Lead Consultant to Develop UNICEF’s Basic Package for Risk-Informed Programmes

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Risk-Informed Programmes Consultant

Title: Lead Consultant to develop UNICEF’s Basic Package for Risk-Informed Programmes

Duration: 6 months (132 days) with extension based on funding

Location: Consultant will be based at UNICEF HQ in New York.

BACKGROUND

Shocks including natural hazards, armed conflict, epidemics, economic downturns and food price hikes, are eroding rights and reversing development gains; stresses such as, violence, unplanned urbanisation, rapid population growth, climate change and environmental degradation, are compounding vulnerability, reducing resilience and increasing the impact of shocks. Moreover, amid advances in development, the benefits of rapid economic growth have not been equally shared and disparities have increased. More than ever before, many of the most vulnerable children face increasingly high levels of risk. UNICEF definition of resilience is ‘The ability of children, communities and systems to withstand, adapt and recover from stresses and shocks, advancing the rights of every child, with special attention to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children.’ Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), peace building and conflict are all part of resilience.

UNICEF is currently enhancing its new Strategic Plan (2014-2017) to include resilience into development programs in risk prone and fragile settings through two linked approaches (1) programming informed by risk and a wider context analysis and (2) aligning development and humanitarian action. It will be cognizant of drivers of vulnerability and risk and strengthen positive coping mechanisms; development work will be risk informed and transformational, reducing equity gaps and vulnerabilities to enhance resilience to shocks.

The above entails provision of support throughout the programming cycle (SitAn - planning - coordination - implementation - M&E), to develop country capacities for ensuring risk and conflict-informed analysis and integrated, adaptive and resilience-building programmes, addressing emerging issues and achieving high impact, equitable results for children and women affected by humanitarian crises and living in risk prone and fragile settings.

UNICEF Programme Division (PD) recognized the need to have sector specific and integrated guidance which will support the implementation of UNICEF’s strategy for resilience. UNICEF’s Basic Package for Risk Informed Programmes: The “How-to” Guide for Fragile and Risk Prone Settings will be developed to address this need.

PURPOSE

To enhance the capacity of UNICEF country offices, programmes, and partners in risk prone or fragile settings to: (1) use risk information to develop flexible programmes, (2) to strengthen systems to adapt/adjust programmes based on risk, and (3) make the guidance and tools available to prepare and respond to shocks. The project will focus on systems, community-based, and individual programmes to build the safety and resilience of systems, communities and individuals in risk prone and fragile settings. The project will contribute to the UNICEF resilience agenda proposed for the Strategic Plan (2014-2017).

The Basic Package for UNICEF country office programmes will include (1) the development of a framework where programmes will fit into an overarching integrated multi-sectoral UNICEF guidance on resilience (2) a “How-to” guide providing practical guidance and tools for UNICEF country office programme staff and key partners for mainstreaming/strengthening resilience in existing or future programmes/plans and (3) a training programme aimed at country office programme staff and partners. These three components will be known as UNICEF’s Basic Package for Risk Informed Programmes.

UNICEF’s Basic Package for Risk Informed Programmes will take into account and include/link to UNICEF’s current programmatic work and resilience initiatives across the organization and will integrate these when developing guidance and tools for DRR, CCA, peace building and conflict.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

The lead consultant will develop a framework that will articulate UNICEF’s vision and strategic programme direction into which sector specific How-To Guide will be developed. In addition the consultant will lead and manage the sector consultants/technical staff in the development of the How-To Guide for UNICEF’s Basic Package for Risk Informed Programmes

Activities Include:

o Develop workplan with clear deliverables for the sector consultants/ technical staff
o Survey the current UNICEF initiatives related to the resilience strategy across UNICEF divisions, regions and countries
o Facilitate and participate in discussions with UNICEF country and regional offices, and key HQ staff for input into the Framework for UNICEF’s Basic Package for Risk-Informed Programmes
o Develop Framework for UNICEF’s Basic Package for Risk-Informed Programmes
o Co-Lead Strategic Advisory Group and regularly update the group on progress
o Draft TORs for the sector specific technical consultants
o Oversee and provide guidance to the sector consultants working to develop the sector specific and integrated components, including integrating cross-cutting issues into UNICEF’s Basic Package for Risk-Informed Programmes
o Work with the selected country teams, in country and remotely to develop UNICEF’s Basic Package for Risk-Informed Programmes
o Coordinate interdivisional work including meetings with UNICEF division heads and PD section chiefs to ensure the work is consistent with and inclusive of work on resilience going on across UNICEF
o Oversee the consultant(s) hired for the development of training materials for capacity building as part of UNICEF’s Basic Package for Risk-Informed Programmes
o Coordinate a workshop with UNICEF country and regional offices to finalize and validate UNICEF’s Basic Package for Risk-Informed Programmes

Deliverables:

o Work Plan for the Project
o Overall Framework for UNICEF’s Basic Package for Risk Informed Programmes
o Mid-Contract progress report on UNICEF’s Basic Package for Risk Informed Programmes including a summary presentation that could be used for a high-level meeting such as Martigny III
o UNICEF’s Basic Package for Risk Informed Programmes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

o Advanced university degree in a related field.
o A minimum of 15 years of experience in managing, planning and implementing development, emergency, DRR and/or peace-building/conflict prevention programmes.
o Experience developing guidance and tools and good written skills. Sample of work to be provided.
o Fluency in English (verbal and written). Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
o Availability for travelling if required (at least 2 countries during the 6 months assignment)
o Previous UNICEF experience will be considered an important asset

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV and P 11 form (which can be downloaded from our website at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html) to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “Risk-Informed Programmes Consultant” by October 4, 2013, 5:00pm EST. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

Joint Applications of two or more individuals is not accepted.

Job Email id:

pdconsultants(at)unicef.org

Compensation & Benefits Advisor ADDAX PETROLEUM

Responsibilities
Job Purpose/Summary
Manage and continuously improve an effective rewards program which successfully
attracts, retains and motivates the right people for the business
Lead the Compensation and Benefit function assuring high performance and customer
focus in payroll management, policy development and implementation and new process
implementation
Initiate, participate and analyze findings in compensation & benefits and benchmarking
surveys.
Responsible for salary review exercises on the planning and administration of
performance ratings and bonus submissions including the salary budgeting
preparations.
Key Accountabilities/Result Area
· Responsible for full salary review process (from planning to execution) and designs and
recommends other compensation related initiatives;
· Participates in the annual salary survey and leads the salary structure/banding formulation;
· Leads annual benefits review process, making recommendations where justified and implementing
revised plans - Oversee competitive analysis, merit increases and salary structure;
· Manages and leads Payroll for Nationals and Expatriates, including taxation and monthly charges;
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· Manages and leads the company's job evaluation process (from Job Description Library to JE
results);
· Enable the organization change by reviewing/updating all Company Policies including those but not
limited to Compensation and Rewards spectrum;
· Co-design, plan and implement company's HR Information System (HRIS);
· Manages manpower analytics in a monthly, quarterly and annual basis;
· Leads the implementation of yearly Performance Management System and advise on salary
increase requests;
· Provides leadership to HR Administration and Reward/Benefit team in all workflow processes and
practices;
· Management of Supplementary pension plan - Administer and manage employee insurance plans
and oversee pension and savings plans;
· Management of Human Resources Budget - Forecast budget for salary increases;
· Oversees leave of absence processes to ensure administration according to applicable labour
· law and Collective Agreement;
· Compensation & Benefits (Payroll) Audit Coordination;
· Interaction with taxation, CNPS and all departments.
Interface
The incumbent is part of an HR Team of six staff providing services to a population of 110 nationals and 8
expatriates. This is a function with at least one direct report.
Internal Interfaces
· APCC staff & Line Managers;
External Interfaces
· Manpower Companies;
· Pension/ Insurance Companies;
· CNPS & Labor authorities;
· OpCos & Group.
Behavioural Requirements
§ Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team and build effective working relationships
with internal and external clients;
§ Good knowledge and practice of the Cameroon labor and taxation laws;
§ Strong numerical and analytical skills is a necessity;
§ Advanced Microsoft Excel skills - High level of IT literacy and use of Microsoft office packages would be
an advantage;
§ High degree of independent thinking and the ability to prioritize workload;
§ Experience of operating with highly confidential and sensitive information with tact and diplomacy;
§ Experience of reviewing, implementing and maintaining efficient systems and processes.
§ Fluency in French and English is required to deal with most internal/external interfaces;
§ Good presentation and communication skills.
Experience/Qualifications
· University Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences /Management or in any field with relevant study;
· Minimum 5 years experience in Payroll Management & Compensation and Benefits field;
· Demonstrated competencies in Reward Systems, Taxation, Salary Surveys, HR Information Systems;
· Proficient in HRIS system and adept in using Microsoft Excel.
· Experience in a Multinational (International environment).
Send application to: Apcc-Recruitment@cm.addaxpetroleum.com

Management Consultant

Position: Management Consultant, Iraq Microfinance

Location: Sulaimaniya, Iraq

Duration: 2-6 months starting immediately

About RI:

Relief International (RI) is an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development. Relief International began providing micro and small loans to disadvantaged men and women in Iraq in 2006. It now serves more than 9,000 Iraqis through its nine-branch network, with an outstanding loan portfolio of $10.2 million as of December 2012.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Enterprise Works Executive Director and the Headquarters Controller, the Management Consultant, Iraq Microfinance will assist Relief International in responding to urgent management issues, conducting internal audit activities and branch assessments, and providing input into strategic planning for the Iraq Microfinance Program. He/She will be responsible for working closely on the ground with the Iraq Operations Director/acting Country Director/acting MSME Director, and will be expected to travel throughout the program’s branch network (in Southern and Northern Iraq).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Work with the HQ supervisory committee and the Iraq Operations Director to identify and resolve urgent management and transition issues;
• Assist in the assessment of each branch, develop and communicate effectively a holistic description of each branch’s performance, revenue and expenses, and assist in implementing the agreed-upon action plans;
• Assess personnel needs, clarify decisions that need to be made and help the Iraq Operations Director in implementing them upon approval by the HQ supervisory committee;
• Assist the Iraq Operations Director in conveying decisions regarding the microfinance program to staff with authority, sensitivity, prudence and in compliance with RI’s standard operating procedures and local labor laws;
• Work with HQ Supervisory Committee to establish corporate governance infrastructure inclusive of executive, finance and internal audit functions;
• Help in ensuring that monthly monitoring and strategic item reports (quantitative and qualitative) are submitted to RI HQ, and that these reports are timely and accurate;
• Ensure program adherence to global microfinance best practices consistent with host country regulations and requirements;
• Assist in developing, evaluating and updating strategic plans, business plans, human resource development plans, technical assistance, and other support services and strategies;
• Be a resource for training and technical assistance as needed on issues concerning financial management, planning and budgeting, MIS, regulatory and legal requirements, human resources management, governance, advocacy and policy development;
• Lead and participate in microfinance related program development to secure additional funding for the expansion of microfinance operations and programming, as requested by the HQ Supervisory Committee;
• Upon request, represent RI and the Iraq microfinance program with legal, financial, government and other key players in micro-finance through RI representation/participation in key events or industry fora and conferences.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to multi-task and achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment:

• Experience managing a commercial microfinance entity and/or a transformation process.
• B.A/Sc. in economics, finance or development, or other related field, MBA preferred
• Strong English and Arabic skills, additional Kurdish proficiency ideal
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, ability to highlight and explain relevant data.
• Knowledge of best practice MF standards and MSE lending, at least 5 years MF experience.
• Experience working with international financial partners
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work independently, and as part of a team

To Apply:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&rid=440