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<span><br>POSITION SUMMARY<br>Inspect guest rooms, public areas, pool, etc. after being cleaned by Housekeeper to ensure quality standards. Run sold room reports, verify room status, determine discrepant rooms, prioritize room cleaning, and update status of departing guest rooms. Assist Housekeeping management in managing daily activities. Act as a liaison to coordinate the efforts of Housekeeping, Engineering, Front Office, and Laundry. Document and resolve issues with discrepant rooms with the Front Desk. Prepare, distribute, and communicate changes in room assignments. Communicate issues to next shift. Complete required paperwork.<br>Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 55 pounds without assistance and in excess of 55 pounds with assistance. Ability to push and pull a loaded housekeeping cart and other work-related machinery over sloping and uneven surfaces. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Stand, sit, kneel, or walk for an extended period across an entire work shift. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.<br>PREFERRED QUALIFICATION<br>Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.<br>Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.<br>Supervisory Experience: At least 1 year of supervisory experience.<br>License or Certification: None<br>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.<br>Where timeless classics are woven with modern details. Where business meets pleasure. Where even when travelers are global, they can experience the local. As a member of the team, you will become part of our united Four Points by Sheraton community where everyone is welcome, we support each other, and every hotel matters. We provide exactly what guests need in an uncomplicated way. If you are seeking opportunities to put guests at ease in a friendly, genuine and approachable environment, join our team. In joining Four Points, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</span> </div>
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Org. Setting and Reporting<br>This position is located in the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Regional Hub for the Middle East and North Africa, Beirut (Lebanon). The Administrative Officer reports to the Regional Representative or designate, under the substantive oversight of the Programme Support and Management Services in Geneva.<br> Responsibilities<br>Within delegated authority, the Administrative Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Human Resource Management • Effectively coordinates actions relative to the administration of human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, onboarding,, performance appraisal, staff well-being, training etc., ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures. Budget and Finance • Takes the lead with respect to the implementation of the work programme, ensuring that financial resources are utilized to implement activities in accordance with the Programme Budget and allotments issued. • Defines requirements and work with systems units with respect to improving budget reporting systems and cost effective utilization of program resources. • Ensures that accounting and financial management controls are consistent with UN policy and practice. • Supervises and/or provides guidance on financial administration and management information issues and practices to colleagues. • Provides guidance and leadership to more junior staff. General Administration • Oversees work related to procurement, billing and receipt of income from various services, operational travel programme, procurement monitoring and evaluation of vendor contracts/payment to vendors and individual contractors for services. • Reviews adequacy of office space requirements. • Oversees the identification of office technology needs and maintenance of equipment, software and systems, connectivity, coordinating enhancements as necessary. • Performs other related work as required.<br> Competencies<br>Professionalism: Knowledge of administrative, budgetary, financial and human resources policies and procedures. Ability to apply various United Nations administrative rules and regulations in work situations. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. 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. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.<br> Education<br>Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.<br> Job - Specific Qualification<br>Not available.<br> Work Experience<br>A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, accounting, human resources management or related field is required. Experience in providing administrative and HR advisory support to managers and staff is required. Experience in managing budgets is required. Experience in the implementation of administrative and/or financial policies of the United Nations Secretariat or other similar international organizations is desirable. Experience in the use of Umoja, or a comparable enterprise resource planning (ERP)/web-based management system, is desirable. Two years or more of experience in data analytics or a related field is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English <b>and</b> Arabic are required. French is desirable. 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 IIIUN Level IIIUN Level IIIUN Level III<br><b>Arabic</b>UN Level IIIUN Level IIIUN Level IIIUN Level III<br>Desirable LanguagesLanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeaking<br><b>French</b>UN Level IUN Level IUN Level IUN Level I<br> <br> Assessment<br>Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.<br> Special Notice<br>Candidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located. Locally recruited General Service staff members applying for this post must meet the minimum requirements, including academic qualifications and years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in the General Service category at G-6 and G-7 levels may count towards experience requirements. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.<br> United Nations Considerations<br>According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.<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> </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. Appointment against this project post is for an initial period of one (1) year. The candidate selected for this position will be granted a fixed-term appointment limited (“FTA-limited”) in accordance with section 2.2 (c) of administrative instruction ST/AI/2025/3 on Administration of appointments. Renewal of appointment is contingent upon continued existence of mandate and availability of funding. If this position is discontinued, the incumbent will be separated from service. United Nations Secretariat staff members who meet the definition of "internal candidate" in staff rule 4.10 who are selected for this position will be reassigned or transferred to the position, without a lien to their parent position. Candidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. Note to current staff members in the General Service and related categories in the UN common system: Locally recruited staff members in the General Service and related categories applying for this post must meet the minimum requirements, including academic qualifications and years of relevant work experience. Relevant work experience in the General Service and related categories in the UN common system at the G-6, G-7, FS-4 to FS-7, S-5 to S-7, and TC-6 to TC-8 levels or in the NPO category may be considered as relevant work experience. When completing the application, ensure that ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an email acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" Link<br> United Nations Considerations<br>According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.<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> </div>
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<p><strong>ROLE PURPOSE:</strong></p><br><p>As a senior leader and member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Lebanon, the Director of Programme Development and Quality (DPDQ) is responsible for leading the design, coordination and delivery of the Country Office Impact Model ensuring development and delivery of high quality, evidence-based, innovative programmes for children through a nexus approach, that contributes to Save the Children’s global Breakthroughs: Learn, Survive, Be Protected. </p><br><p>S/he is responsible for driving cross-functional engagement in the development and delivery of Country Strategy Plans (CSPs), developing annual plans and reporting on results. The DPDQ ensures quality sectoral and cross-sectoral emergency and humanitarian response and plays a key role in the emergency and humanitarian response and crisis management leadership. The DPDQ ensures that a robust research, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (RMEAL) system is in place, that the country office engages in the collection and use of evidence and that this is shared across the global organization, and that reliable data is used for decision-making. </p><br><p>S/he is responsible for ensuring capacity strengthening, mentoring and coaching of technical advisors & specialists to support programme quality in line with global standards and key performance indicators. As a senior leader in the country office s/he plays a key representational role with the government, donors, partners, peer agencies, SC Members and others. The DPDQ supports strategic positioning with donors and partners and leads on project design to ensure that the country office strategy can be delivered in line with child rights programming principles.</p><br><p><strong>CHILD SAFEGUARDING: </strong></p><br><p>Level 3 - the role 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 in country programmes; or are visiting country programmes; ore 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: Country Director </p><br><p>Staff directly reporting to this post: RMEAL Manager, Technical Advisors and specialists (education, child protection, child rights governance, shelter/WASH, FSL, climate), </p><br><p>Role Dimensions: As one of the most senior staff in the Country Office, the Director of Programme Development and Quality (PDQ) must demonstrate the qualities of agile and trustful technical leadership, have a passion for child rights, and be driven to make positive impacts on children’s lives. S/he plays a key role in defining and pursuing the strategic direction for Save the Children’s programmes in Lebanon, representing Save the Children vis-a-vis national authorities and line ministries, ensuring the relevance, coherence, safety and impact of our programmes for children in all contexts. This is a challenging role requiring an individual who can work with complexity and multiple tasks at one time. It is essential that the Director of Programme Development and Quality builds and maintains strong working relationships across functions within the CO, including with team members from Operations, New Business Development , Advocacy, campaigns, comms and media (ACCM) team, and Finance. S/he should lead by example in demonstrating this cross-functional collaboration. This role demands dedication to demonstrating outcomes for children, experience in integrated child rights programming and a highly motivated leader. S/he has specific oversight for ensuring that programmes demonstrate thematic excellence in contributing to Save the Children’s three Breakthroughs for children, especially for the most deprived and marginalized: no child dies from preventable causes before their fifth birthday; all children learn from a quality basic education; and violence against children is no longer tolerated. </p><br><p><strong>KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: </strong></p><br><p><span><i>Impact Model Leadership</i></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>Lead the design, operationalisation and periodic review of the Country Office Impact Model, aligned with CSP and Theory of Change.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure clarity on:</span> <ul> <li><span> What impact is pursued (outcomes & scale)</span></li> <li><span>How impact is achieved (modalities, partnerships, advocacy, programming mix)</span></li> </ul></li> <li><span>Ensure integration of programme delivery, advocacy, technical expertise, partnerships and learning into a coherent model.</span></li> <li><span>Drive cross-functional accountability for impact across PDQ, Operations, ACCM, Partnerships and NBD.</span> </li></ul><p><i>Strategy, Planning and Reporting</i></p><br><ul> <li>Lead the development/updating of the Child Rights Situation Analysis, including analysis of country context and taking into account child rights principles, ensuring participation and buy-in from all relevant staff, partners and other stakeholders as necessary</li> <li>Lead the SMT to develop/update and drive forward the Country Strategy Plan (CSP) that is in line with the global strategy, Ambition 2030, with child rights at the core of all programming and advocacy work.</li> <li>Ensure CSP reflects: <ul> <li>Impact + Revenue + Operational structure alignment</li> <li>Risk, funding viability, and partnership ambition</li> </ul></li> <li>Embed localisation and system-level impact ambitions in strategy.</li> <li>Provide leadership on development of relevant annual plans, monitoring of progress against the plan, and completion of accurate, on-time Country Annual Report of outcomes and impact for children, aligned with the Global Results Framework.</li> <li>Facilitate the development and pursuit of thematic and cross-cutting strategic priorities in line with the CSP, including gender equality, to guide current and future SC programming and Humanitarian Strategies.</li> <li>Support ownership and commitment to the Country Office strategy by all staff and departments through clear communication, regular feedback on progress and engagement of all functions in updates.</li> <li>Participate in global discussions and working groups to represent country office, and the voice of children, in strategy design and policy development.</li> <li>Support change processes and roll-out new ways of working to improve achievement of the CSP.</li> <li>Play a leadership role in the design, development and delivery of emergency responses, and humanitarian responses to the protracted crisis, and ensure quality and accountability in all.</li></ul><p><i>Programme Design and Development</i></p><br><ul> <li>Based on tracking provided by the New Business Development team, review and position for opportunities that will drive the CSP.</li> <li>In consultation with the Country Director and Members, ensure technical engagement with donors to pre-position and prepare for opportunities.</li> <li>Leading strategic engagement with existing and prospective donors, aligned with New Business Development plans, together with NBD Senior Manager, CD, D-Ops and ACCM Senior Manager </li> <li>Play a leading role in designing proposals, including: <ul> <li>Engaging with technical experts as needed to ensure high quality, evidence-based designs that draw on needs assessments, learning from past programmes and child safeguarding principles;</li> <li>Ensuring partners are identified and appropriately engaged in programme design, linking with Operations and Awards teams as need be for assessments, especially to strengthen gender sensitivity at design stage;</li> <li>Ensuring proposal designs and their budgets include robust MEAL plans that are aligned with the Global Results Framework (and therefore advance towards our Breakthroughs), incorporate Common Approaches as relevant, and build in critical learning questions.</li> <li>Ensuring the project budget will enable the project to be delivered as designed.</li> <li>Incorporating child and community participation into design, as relevant.</li> </ul></li></ul><p><i>Programme Quality and Programme Technical Excellence</i></p><br><ul> <li>Ensure the country programme delivers high quality, multi-sectoral programming in both development and humanitarian contexts (as appropriate). <ul> <li>Monitor and advance technical and operational quality of programmes, including conducting regular field visits to provide feedback on quality benchmarks, soliciting inputs for design of new programmes and collecting ideas for innovation.</li> <li>Monitor programme Key Performance Indicators and, in partnership with other functions, take steps to improve the quality programming platform to meet agreed upon standards.</li> <li>Work closely with the Director of Operations to ensure Quality Framework standards are met and procedures are followed throughout the project cycle and across the portfolio. </li> <li>Ensure technical experts proactively and regularly communicate planned requirements for programme design, learning and implementation to relevant CO departments/functions. </li> </ul></li> <li>Build and lead a team of programme technical experts needed to successfully deliver against the CSP. Ensure effective working relationships with SC global, Member and regional technical advisors, procuring technical support as needed to support programme and advocacy efforts, including during Emergencies. <ul> <li>Ensure that programme technical experts engage in larger communities of practice within and external to Save the Children, to link with the most relevant and evidence-based approaches and conduct timely and useful review of project reports to support quality reporting for Members and donors</li> <li>Ensure that the different technical sectors of the Country Office are coordinated, integrated and support each other to optimize programmes and projects.</li> <li>Ensure that child safeguarding and safe programming is embedded in programme design and considered throughout implementation to ensure that we do all we can to ensure children in our programmes are safe, in line with our child safeguarding policy.</li> </ul></li> <li>Represent Save the Children as part of advocacy and networking with government authorities, donors, partners, civil society actors, children and other stakeholders to build relationships to facilitate achievement of CSP strategic goals and success of our projects for children.</li></ul><p><i>Evidence and learning, Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning (MEAL) and Knowledge management </i></p><br><ul> <li>Oversee a monitoring system that provides timely and accurate project results by embedding MEAL across programme implementation. This requires ensuring effective collaboration across MEAL staff, Technical Advisors, Member technical experts, and programme implementation teams to develop logframes, indicators, implementation plans, quality benchmarks, monitoring and evaluation frameworks and related tools.</li> <li>Lead programme quality improvements by monitoring and improving Programme KPI performance, including resourcing and conducting high-quality evaluations to demonstrate outcomes and impact and ensuring that accountability mechanisms are in place for all projects so that identified actions are resolved, with critical issues escalated to senior management.</li> <li>Ensure the research, evaluation and policy work of the Country Office contributes to generation of evidence for development and improvement of Common Approaches, sound decision-making and policy influencing internally and externally. Ensure in particular a focus on impact at all times and at all levels.</li> <li>Establish effective programme learning and knowledge management systems to support adaptive programming and innovation that improves outcomes for children.</li></ul><p><i>Partnerships and localisation</i></p><br><ul> <li>Lead strategic partnerships and localisation ambition in line with SCI commitments</li> <li>Ensure that Partnership strategy embedded in CSP and programme design and that SCI acts as facilitator, not only implementer</li> <li>Position SCI as partner of choice for national/local actors, and help identifying and strengthening strategic partnerships with local and international civil society organizations, NGOs. </li> <li>Provide key technical guidance towards the development & operationalisation of a localisation strategy, together with the Localisation &Partnerships Manager, D-Ops & ACCM Senior manager </li> <li>Overall lead for strategic engagement with government at national level on technical and programmatic areas. </li></ul><p><i>Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development </i></p><br><ul> <li>Ensure appropriate staffing of Programme Development and Quality team, and engagement of additional technical support when needed to deliver quality project design and delivery.</li> <li>Ensure that all PDQ staff understand and are able to perform their role in delivering first-class, quality programmes for children in both development and emergency contexts through effective onboarding and clear workplans.</li> <li>Manage individual and team performance using principles of leadership agility, and Save the Children’s performance management system.</li> <li>Ensure that all staff proactively build and maintain technical, managerial and leadership skills, including competencies in child rights programming, child safeguarding and Common Approaches, providing coaching opportunities when needed.</li></ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS </strong></p><br><ul> <li>Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree, and experience in relevant social science (especially in Child Development or Community Development), human rights, development studies, NGO management or equivalent fields.</li> <li>Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and oral – excellence in English writing is essential. </li></ul><p><strong>EXPERIENCE and SKILLS</strong></p><br><ul> <li>A minimum of ten years of progressively senior management experience in development or humanitarian agencies, including significant experience leading teams, programmes, and organizational operations.</li> <li>Preferred: three years of international experience (working outside of one’s country of origin.), experience supporting multiple Country Offices or exposure to regional and global operations, Candidates without such experience may be considered if they demonstrate a strong ability to operate effectively within an international organization and collaborate across diverse cultural and geographic contexts.</li> <li>Experience in one or more of Save the Children's thematic sectors: education, child protection, child rights governance, health and nutrition, child poverty, climate, evidence and learning, emergencies.</li> <li>Understanding of advocacy, policy, and government systems, and particular experience with child rights programming, including UNCRC.</li> <li>Strong skills and proven experience in leading strategic planning, change management and programme management processes; also from the knowledge and learning perspective.</li> <li>Strong skills and proven experience in new programme development, project design and proposal writing with corporate, foundations and institutional donors.</li> <li>Credibility to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels.</li> <li>Experience in developing and managing monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems.</li> <li>Excellent listening, inter-personal, communication and networking skills; proven experience and effectiveness working across functional teams and in a matrixed structure; and an ability to work with diverse populations.</li> <li>Skills in training, capability building, coaching, mentorship, problem solving, and project cycle management.</li> <li>High level of self-awareness and willingness to take feedback for growth and self-development.</li> <li>Proven experience as a team player and leader in an international organisation.</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 the Crisis Response Division (CRD), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA is part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions. This temporary job opening is being advertised for the position of Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Risk Management and Compliance), P3 with OCHA Lebanon in Beirut. Under the overall supervision of OCHA Head of Office, the incumbent reports to the Head of Humanitarian Finance Section/Fund Manager. The Humanitarian Fund Units in OCHA Regional and Country Offices manage multi-donor country-based pooled funds under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator and/or Humanitarian Coordinator. These funds receive unearmarked contributions from donors. The funds are allocated to humanitarian actors for ongoing humanitarian operations and to respond to new emergencies. The Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Risk Management and Compliance) may supervise staff.<br> Responsibilities<br>Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Risk Management and Compliance) will be responsible for the following duties: • Monitors, analyzes and reports on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/ management or emergency situations in assigned country/area which may impact performance of the Humanitarian Financing Unit (HFU). • Organizes and prepares studies on humanitarian, emergency relief and related issues and organizes follow-up work management response related to audits and evaluations of Country-Based Humanitarian Pooled Funds. • Establishes and maintains contacts with other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other key stakeholders to enable early detection of compliance issues in HFU funded projects and verifies prevention and control mechanisms. • Undertakes and provides risk management and compliance training for implementing partners. • Prepares or contributes to the preparation of various written reports, documents and communications, e.g. drafts sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondence, etc. related to risk management and compliance in the context of Country-Based Humanitarian Pooled Funds. • Serves as the primary focal point on monitoring and risk management and compliance of the HFU, keeps abreast of latest developments, liaises with other humanitarian organizations, etc., ensures appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms in line with global country-based pooled fund guidelines. • Reviews and provides advice to HFU on policy issues related to risk and compliance. • Organizes and participates in work groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters. • Supports and monitors compliance by IPs with global policy requirements on accountability and risk management, leads the Eligibility Process and oversees response to non-compliance by IPs with contractual obligations and CBPF requirements. • Provides technical capacity to respond to alleged and proven incidents of misconduct (financial misconduct or sexual exploitation and abuse) by IPs. • Provides guidance to, and may supervise, new/junior staff. • Performs other duties as required.<br> Competencies<br>- Professionalism: Knowledge of a range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related humanitarian issues, including approaches and techniques to address difficult problems. Analytical capacity and in particular the ability to analyze and articulate the humanitarian dimension of issues which require a coordinated UN response. Ability to identify issues and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of problems. Ability to conduct research, including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the humanitarian rights situation in assigned country/area. Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human misery); ability to provide guidance to new/junior staff. 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 and 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 honors 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 political science, social science, international studies, public administration, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.<br> Job - Specific Qualification<br>Not available.<br> Work Experience<br>A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related is required Experience in compliance and risk management is required. Experience in responding to fraud and/or Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) incidents is desirable. Relevant experience in a humanitarian context within the UN Common System or other comparable international organization is desirable Relevant experience in the Middle East region 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 desirable. 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 IIIUN Level IIIUN Level IIIUN Level III<br>Desirable LanguagesLanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeaking<br><b>Arabic</b>UN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level II<br> <br> Assessment<br>The evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.<br> Special Notice<br>This position is temporarily available until 31 December 2026. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.<br> United Nations Considerations<br>According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.<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> </div>
Humanitarian Affairs Officer / Accountability and Impact Team (AIT) Liaison, P3
Research & Development
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Org. Setting and Reporting<br>This position is located in the Crisis Response Division (CRD), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions. This temporary job opening is being advertised for the position of Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Accountability and Impact Team (AIT) Liaison (P3) in Beirut, Lebanon. Under the overall supervision of the OCHA Head of Office or their delegate, the incumbent works closely with the Head of Humanitarian Finance Unit/Fund Manager.<br> Responsibilities<br>Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer/AIT Liaison will be responsible for the following duties: • Monitors, analyzes and reports on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/management or emergency situations in assigned country/area which may impact performance of the Humanitarian Financing Unit (HFU). • Organizes and prepares studies on humanitarian, emergency relief and related issues; organizes follow-up work, including interagency technical review meetings to support policy development work and decision-making on important issues. • Participates in large, complex projects, to include disaster assessment or other missions; assists in the coordination of international humanitarian/emergency assistance for complex emergency/disaster situations and in ensuring the necessary support (e.g. staff, funding, specialized equipment, supplies, etc.); drafts situation reports to the international community, apprising of situation to date and specifying unmet requirements of stricken countries. • Partners with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate humanitarian and emergency assistance programmes and help ensure that latest findings, lessons learned, policy guidelines, etc. are incorporated into these activities, including gender-related considerations. • Manages the production of appeals for international assistance; ensures the proper use and spending of donor contributions channeled through OCHA. • Assists in the production of appeals for international assistance; ensures the proper use and spending of donor contributions channeled through OCHA. • Establishes and maintains contacts with government officials, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, media, etc. • Undertakes and provides support to technical assistance and other field missions, e.g. participates in field trips to undertake in-depth reviews of specific country coordination mechanisms. • Prepares or contributes to the preparation of various written reports, documents and communications, e.g. drafts sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, parliamentary documents, briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondence, etc. • Serves as the primary focal point on specific topics or policy-related issues (AIT management and proper functioning); keeps abreast of latest developments, liaises with other humanitarian organizations, donors, etc., ensures appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms; provides information and advice on a range of related issues. • Reviews and provides advice on policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance. • Organizes and participates in work groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters. • Provides guidance to, and may supervise, new/junior staff. • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Performs other duties as required.<br> Competencies<br>• Professionalism: Knowledge of a range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related human rights issues, including approaches and techniques to address difficult problems. Analytical capacity and in particular the ability to analyze and articulate the humanitarian dimension of issues which require a coordinated UN response. Ability to identify issues and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of problems. Ability to conduct research, including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the humanitarian rights situation in assigned country/area. Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human misery); ability to provide guidance to new/junior staff. 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. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. • 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. • Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.<br> Education<br>Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.<br> Job - Specific Qualification<br>Not available.<br> Work Experience<br>A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area is required. Humanitarian experience in the field (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is required. Experience in monitoring, reporting, and information sharing is required. Experience in programme management including risk management and analysis is desirable. Relevant experience in a humanitarian context within the UN common system or in a comparable international organization is desirable. Relevant experience in the Middle East region where the position is based 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 desirable. 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 IIIUN Level IIIUN Level IIIUN Level III<br>Desirable LanguagesLanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeaking<br><b>Arabic</b>UN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level II<br> <br> Assessment<br>The evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.<br> Special Notice<br>This position is temporarily available until 31 December 2026. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.<br> United Nations Considerations<br>According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.<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> </div>
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Org. Setting and Reporting<br>The post is located at the Programme Office in Lebanon, in Beirut under the UNODC Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA). Within delegated authority, the Programme Officer (Head of Programme Office in Lebanon will be responsible for overseeing the overall implementation of UNODC Programmes and activities in Lebanon. The incumbent will also act as the Head of the UNODC Programme Office in Lebanon and represent UNODC vis-a-vis the Government of Lebanon and the international community in Lebanon. The Programme Coordinator works under the overall guidance of the Regional Representative for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA), and under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Representative. The incumbent is a member of the relevant United Nations Country Team (UNCT) under the strategic guidance and coordination of the United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC). In this capacity, the incumbent leads UNODC's engagement in UN common country planning, programming, funding, monitoring and evaluation activities and actively contributes to the establishment of the Common Country Analysis and United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (CCA and UNSDCF) and related joint workplan, resource mobilization and communications strategies and plans as well as the Business Operations Strategy especially under the UN reform and the 2030 Agenda. For more information on UNODC, please visit www.unodc.org<br> Responsibilities<br>Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the overall implementation and direction of UNODC projects and initiatives in Lebanon under the Regional Framework for Arab States. S/he will be responsible for the following specific tasks: • Ensure the strategic direction and management of the programme for Lebanon and contribute to expand and raise resources for the Lebanon Programme across UNODC mandates with financial support from governments, international organizations, member states and private sector. • Under the leadership of the respective Regional Representative and Deputy Representative, act as Head of Office representing UNODC vis-à-vis the national counterparts, the UN, the international community and other partners working towards national, regional and inter-regional long-term capacity-building in UNODC mandates and in particular in drug control and crime prevention, in order to promote adherence to and ensure consistency with the terms of the United Nations conventions, drug control treaties, the Conventions against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC), Corruption (UNCAC) and cybercrime, the international instruments to counter terrorism and the UN standards and norms in criminal justice and crime prevention. • Translate programmatic objectives produced by ROMENA in efficient and viable technical assistance and policy development work for Lebanon and support ROMENA in the establishment of the strategic direction and expansion of cooperation in the context of the UNODC Regional Programme for the Arab States (2023-2028). • Contribute towards UN-wide strategic planning and cooperation in Lebanon and advocate for drugs/crime related issues to be embedded in key UN programmatic instruments such as the United Nations Common Country Analysis; Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework; and contribute to the Efficiency Roadmap goals (i.e. Business Operations Strategy annual review; Common Back Offices/Local Shared Service Centres; Common Premises) as well as UN common goals such as women empowerment, gender equality. • Coordinate and liaise with UNODC field offices and global programs, as well as relevant units at UNODC Headquarters (HQ), the authorities of the host country, and other relevant international and regional actors to facilitate project implementation and create synergies in this regard. Advocacy • Establish close partnership with the national counterparts in Lebanon, manage and coordinate communications with governments, other UN agencies, international organizations, and diplomatic missions on drug control, crime prevention and criminal justice policy issues and the broader UNODC mandate. Programme Implementation • Coordinate, oversee, and monitor the planning the budgeting and the implementation of the UNODC portfolio in Lebanon, including but not limited to drug control; countering human trafficking/smuggling of migrant; countering corruption; prison reform; juvenile justice; countering maritime crime and border management. • Lead and manage the implementation of the crime prevention and criminal justice programme in Lebanon, ensuring effective human rights and gender mainstreaming across all interventions, and maintaining oversight of programme delivery, budgets, expenditures, and partnerships with national counterparts and donors. • Monitor and analyze programme and project development and implementation; identify risks challenges to be addressed and propose corrective actions. Identify and assess technical assistance strategies of donors active in criminal justice and crime prevention. • Design coordinate and support training and capacity-building activities for criminal justice actors, including the development of technical materials and the delivery of interregional, regional, and national training activities. • Ensure effective financial management, fund monitoring, and compliance with reporting requirement of the projects in Lebanon meeting related reporting obligations and coordinate timely projects’ reviews and revisions as required. • Engage with funding partners at national and international level to expand and raise resources for the crime prevention, criminal justice portfolio. • Collect and analyze data to identify trends and patterns. Provide insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods to support data-driven planning, decision-making, and reporting. • Draft and review a variety of high quality and timely written outputs, such as background papers, policy proposals, official correspondence, working papers, mission reports, presentations, and organize, participate in, and deliver presentations at policy-making, expert group, and programme- and project-related meetings, workshops, and discussions.. • Promote gender equality and mainstream gender across all programmatic activities and policies in line with UNODC Gender Strategy. Managing the Programme Office • Provide oversight in managing the financial, physical and human resources of the local UNODC office under his/her supervision in line with the established policies and delegated authority in Lebanon • Work collaboratively with the ROMENA Operations team to support financial and programmatic monitoring of the regional programme, ensuring alignment with endorsed costed workplans and theories of change. Proactively identify risks and propose solutions. • Participate in the recruitment of staff and affiliate personnel for the Programme Office. • Oversee and manage the human resources in the Lebanon Programme Office in line with UN/UNODC policies and guidance on staff/affiliate personnel management, incl time and performance management systems. • Create an inclusive and diverse work environment which fosters civility and respect among colleagues including gender equality and uphold zero tolerance to harassment, including sexual harassment/exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. • Act as security focal point ensuring the safety and security of UNODC staff and personnel in Lebanon, in line with the framework of accountability and through liaising with relevant members and agencies of the UN Country Team and UNDSS. • Carry out any other work-related assignments as required.<br> Competencies<br>• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. • 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. Managerial competencies: • Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.<br> Education<br>Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminology, law, social sciences or 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.<br> Job - Specific Qualification<br>Not available.<br> Work Experience<br>A minimum of five years of relevant, progressively responsible professional work experience, in implementing projects/programs in international technical cooperation in criminal justice and crime prevention and strengthening criminal justice systems is required. Experience in the delivery of capacity-building, training and advisory services training and providing advice and assistance to national criminal justice and crime prevention organizations is required. Experience in fund-raising and in managing projects funded by international funding partners, including the European Union, intergovernmental or international organizations is desirable. Experience in team and performance management is desirable Experience in data analytics or related areas is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English <b>and</b> 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 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. Appointment against this project post is for an initial period of one (1) year. The candidate selected for this position will be granted a fixed-term appointment limited (“FTA-limited”) in accordance with section 2.2 (c) of administrative instruction ST/AI/2025/3 on Administration of appointments. Renewal of appointment is contingent upon continued existence of mandate and availability of funding. If this position is discontinued, the incumbent will be separated from service. United Nations Secretariat staff members who meet the definition of "internal candidate" in staff rule 4.10 who are selected for this position will be reassigned or transferred to the position, without a lien to their parent position. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their career in accordance with established rules and procedures. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. The movement of staff members from the General Service and related categories to the Professional category in the United Nations Secretariat is exclusively allowed through the Young Professionals Programme competitive examinations. Only few staff members pass the competitive examinations. Passing the competitive examinations does not guarantee movement to the Professional category. For further information, please visit https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=GP<br> United Nations Considerations<br>According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revis </div>
Hot Section Employee / Hot Section – Beirut<br><br>A restaurant in Beirut is looking for a worker to operate in the hot section (Hot Section) within the kitchen.<br><br>Requirements:<br>• Completed hotel management or a related culinary arts field<br>• Experience working on the Grill and frying<br>• Experience in preparing and presenting hot dishes<br>• Commitment to cleanliness and food safety standards<br>• Ability to work in a team and under pressure<br><br>
We only need a Lebanese waiter for a Chinese restaurant in Dbayyeh. Experience in the restaurant industry is mandatory. Preference for residents of nearby areas. To contact via WhatsApp, please send your CV to the number: 03477667. Please mention "Grace Antoun" as your reference when applying.
Required Waiter – Beirut<br><br>A restaurant in Beirut is looking for a Waiter to join the team.<br><br>Requirements:<br>• Degree in Hospitality or Hospitality Management<br>• Previous experience in restaurants and customer service<br>• Had professional training in hospitality and food service<br>• Excellent communication skills and good customer handling<br>• Professional appearance and conduct<br>• Ability to work in a team and under pressure<br><br>
Experienced bakery cook required for a restaurant in Jdeidet al-Metn<br>Working hours from noon until midnight<br>The salary is determined after interview and trial<br>Please send your CV or a WhatsApp message to the number attached in the advertisement
Eastern Service, hot and cold<br><br>With experience<br><br>Contact number 03935968
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Location: Ras al-Dakounah<br>Company announces the need for an Industrial Maintenance Technician to join the team.<br><br>Requirements:<br>• At least 3 years of experience in maintenance work within factories or industrial facilities.<br>• Experience in maintaining industrial equipment and machines.<br>• Ability to diagnose faults and repair them quickly and efficiently.<br>• Knowledge of preventive maintenance
A hotel in Beirut requires a technician with experience in air conditioning and refrigeration, and electrical faults related to air conditioners, and performing preventive maintenance, for day shift work
Responsibilities<br>Perform preventive and periodic maintenance work for the building and facilities<br>Handle simple electrical faults<br>Perform plumbing work and maintain medium sanitary installations<br>Maintain and repair air conditioning and cooling systems<br>Execute painting and general repair work; monitor emergency faults and respond quickly to them<br>Inspect equipment and devices and ensure they are ready for operation<br>Maintain cleanliness and organization of the maintenance room and tools<br>Adhere to occupational safety procedures and work instructions<br>Submit periodic reports on recurring faults and maintenance needs to the Maintenance Manager<br><br>Qualifications<br><br>Previous experience in the field of maintenance (preferably in hotels)<br>Good knowledge of electricity, plumbing, and basic mechanical work<br>Commitment and discipline in working hours<br>Cooperative spirit and team work
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>1-Consulting with clients to understand travel needs, budget, and preferences.<br>2-Booking flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, tours, and travel insurance.<br>3-Creating travel itineraries and providing travel documentation.<br>4-Advising on visa requirements, passport validity, health regulations, and destination information.<br>5-Handling ticket changes, cancellations, refunds, and travel disruptions.<br>6-Providing customer support before, during, and after travel.<br>7-Negotiating with suppliers and managing corporate or group travel arrangements.<br>8-Ensuring compliance with airline fare rules and travel policies.</p><p>The main GDS platforms include:</p><p>Galileo GDS</p><p>Amadeus</p><p>Sabre</p><p>Worldspan</p></div></section>
1-Consulting with clients to understand travel needs, budget, and preferences.
<br>2-Booking flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, tours, and travel insurance.
<br>3-Creating travel itineraries and providing travel documentation.
<br>4-Advising on visa requirements, passport validity, health regulations, and destination information.
<br>5-Handling ticket changes, cancellations, refunds, and travel disruptions.
<br>6-Providing customer support before, during, and after travel.
<br>7-Negotiating with suppliers and managing corporate or group travel arrangements.
<br>8-Ensuring compliance with airline fare rules and travel policies.
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<br>The main GDS platforms include:
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<br>Galileo GDS
<br>Amadeus
<br>Sabre
<br>Worldspan
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<br>International Sales Executive | Middle East & Africa
<br>Hospitality, Commercial Kitchens & Large-Scale Projects
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<br>We are hiring for one of the region's most respected legacy players in hospitality outfitting and commercial kitchen solutions.
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<br>For more than 80 years, our client has been behind some of the Middle East & Africa's most recognized hotels, restaurants, airports, bars, and commercial hospitality projects — representing over 120 premium international brands and delivering projects ranging from USD 200,000 to multi-million-dollar transactions.
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<br>This is not a cold-calling role.
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<br>This is relationship-led, strategic sales.
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<br>We are looking for a commercially sharp sales professional who understands how to navigate complex deals, build trust with high-level decision-makers, and close opportunities across the region.
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<br>The Role
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<br>Manage and grow business across the Middle East & Africa
<br>Handle warm inbound opportunities and existing industry relationships
<br>Develop relationships with owners, consultants, operators, procurement teams, and hospitality groups
<br>Travel across the region to present, negotiate, and close projects
<br>Work directly alongside senior leadership and the international sales division
<br>Represent a legacy brand known for quality, reputation, and execution
<br>Who You Are
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<br>Experienced in high-value B2B sales
<br>Strong relationship builder with commercial maturity
<br>Comfortable managing long sales cycles and large transactions
<br>Passionate about sales, negotiation, and business development
<br>Exposure to hospitality, construction, fit-out, food service, commercial equipment, or luxury projects is a major advantage
<br>Existing regional network is a plus — but not mandatory
<br>What's In It For You
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<br>Join an industry leader with 80+ years of market presence
<br>Access to premium international brands and major regional projects
<br>Warm leads and established market reputation
<br>Regional travel and high-level exposure
<br>Strong earning potential with a compelling package for the right individual
<br>Long-term growth within a highly respected organization
<br>Location: Lebanon-based with regional travel
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<br>Coverage: Middle East & Africa
We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Sales Representative to join a reputable Food Service business company in Saudi Arabia.
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<br>The successful candidate will be responsible for selling poultry and related food products to restaurants, catering companies, cloud kitchens, hotels, cafés, bakeries, and institutional food service operators.
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<br>The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:
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<br>• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Food Science, Hospitality Management, or a related field (preferred).
<br>• Minimum 3–5 years of sales experience in Food Service, FMCG, poultry, meat, frozen foods, or food distribution.
<br>• Proven experience selling directly to restaurants, catering companies, hotels, and food service operators.
<br>• Strong understanding of the Saudi food service market and customer buying behavior.
<br>• Existing network of contacts within restaurants and catering companies is highly preferred.
<br>• Demonstrated track record of consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets.
<br>• Experience in account management and business development.
<br>• Valid driving license.
<br>• Willingness to travel extensively within assigned territory.
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<br>Compensation & Benefits
<br>• Salary: Approximately SAR 10,000 per month
<br>• Attractive sales commission based on performance
<br>• Company-provided accommodation
<br>• Medical insurance
<br>• Company vehicle and fuel allowance