Cordaid believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for just and sustainable societies where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion divide societies, we connect people and communities. We stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders. We aim at maximizing our social impact and contributing to systemic change. We operate where natural disasters strike, where conflicts tear up communities and where lack of opportunities and service delivery keep families in extreme poverty.Cordaid is an internationally operating value-based emergency relief and development organisation, working in and on fragility.Cordaid is a member of the international Catholic networks Caritas and CIDSE and we are active in worldwide civil society networks. We work in around 20 countries in Africa, Middle East and Asia.For the Cordaid Country Office in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Cordaid is looking for a Finance and Operations Director

Introduction

Cordaid has a long history working in DRC a country affected by war and conflicts for decades.Cordaid is currently working in the following sectors: Health, Education and Security & Justice. We have a main office in Kinshasa, a coordination office for Eastern DRC in Goma and other offices in Bukavu, Bunia, Gemena, Kananga and Uvira. We are working in 24 of out of the 26 provinces.

Position and responsibility

The Finance and Operations Director, as Head of the Finance and Operations units, is responsible for all aspects of overall financial management, as well as administration for all operations of Cordaid in DRC.He/she is part of the Senior Leadership Team and reports to the Country Director. S/he will work closely with colleagues based in the office and in some sub offices in the country as well as with Cordaid HQ in The Netherlands, including the HQ-based Financial Controllers. He/she will also liaise with representatives and financial officers of counterpart partner organizations. Cordaid is optimizing working in a project organization. Therefor on some projects also directly link with different project leaders.

General objective of the posting

The Finance and Operations Director is responsible for managing the accounts receivables and payables of the organization. S/he also develops the organization’s budget, prepares financial reports and is involved in directing its investment activities. The Finance and Operations Director is also responsible for planning the organization’s long-term financial goals and protecting assets.

Specific objectives

Budgets

In collaboration with relevant Program Staff, Project Leaders and Country Director:

• Prepare budgets, both for (externally financed) projects as well as support units, on annual basis or other frequency, as may be appropriate;
• Identifies bottlenecks in the budgets of the programme/projects and advices on financial improvements and ways to secure the costs and benefits, conform Cordaid financial rules and regulations.
• On basis of budget performance, prepare budget revisions for approval to relevant parties;
• Carry out regular budget monitoring (budget vs expenditure) and advice relevant staff and Country Director, pro-actively and on request, on all areas of attention on budget performance and the office’s cost recovery;
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecast based on the various budgets.
• Pro-actively interacts with budget holders about cash flow management within projects, following internal control regulations and improves compliance of budget holders to policies. Negotiates about price setting in business contracts of complex logistical tenders.

Daily financial management

• Coordinates the activities of, and provides advice and guidance to, the financial staff in the Cordaid offices elsewhere in the country;
• Ensures that cash- and bank balances are sufficient at all times, which will include complete and timely cash requests to the head offices in the Netherlands;
• Ensures that procurement requests meet with financial requirements and are supported by provision in the (relevant) budgets;
• Reviews all requests for payment and verifies that these are compliant with regulations before signing off;
• Ensures that invoices are paid timely and correctly;
• Maintains an up-to-date overview of outstanding liabilities (including services and/or goods provided but not yet paid) at all times;
• Monitors and manages balance accounts including suspense accounts, advances, etc.;
• Ensures that the finance officer responsible for maintaining petty cash has a sufficient balance and that all transactions are supported by supporting documentation;
• Is first point of contact with the Bank and maintains regular contact;
• Reviews all draft contracts for financial correctness;
• Facilitates the activities of internal and external auditors when reviewing the accounts of Cordaid office.
• Realises the financial and personnel administration of a field office, adjusting administrative processes in a way that secures auditability, timeliness, reliability of information and assures an optimal cost allocation within country offices.

Compliance

• Monitors the operational business of the Field Office and its contractual payments/invoices and reviews contracts with stakeholders, to assure keeping the compliance policy of Cordaid and legal regulations

Reporting

• Prepares timely monthly financial reports in accordance with internal procedures, for approval to the Country Director, which includes cash- and bank reconciliation, budget depletion overviews, balance accounts, transaction sheets, and cash request for the forthcoming period;
• Prepares financial reports for external donors in accordance with donor agreements, ensures that these are complete and compatible with narrative reporting;
• Provides staff with budget or financial information upon request;
• Prepares any other financial report as may be required.
• Collects information within the administrative organisations and reports about the financial results, specifics and possible deviations, following required reporting standards, providing solutions to minimize the impact of deviations. Advises from a financial perspective on matters that affect business management.

Other

• Is responsible, in close collaboration with the Country Director and program heads, for the financial wellbeing (stability, liquidity, sustainability) of the Cordaid office;
• Maintains a solid understanding of all Cordaid financial rules and regulations, as laid down in the Field Manual and other official documentation, and ensures that all Cordaid staff acts in accordance with these;
• Pro-actively provides advice to Management on areas of suggested improvement in financial management;
• Provides advice to partner organisations on financial matters in relation to Cordaid support;
• Develops partner capacity building programmes;
• Leads personnel in accordance with the management style and social policy of Cordaid, focused on productivity, employee development and satisfaction.
• Manages large and complex partnership and projects. Ensures cost coverage of the Country Office staff and provides strategic management information for the director.
• Ensures efficient use of resources and controls quality of work.
• Any other assignment that can reasonably be asked from the position.

Qualifications

• Master degree in financial management;
• Strong participatory, inclusive leadership skills
• A commitment to transparency
• At least seven years’ experience in working with an INGO, of which at least five in a senior financial position;
• Good and proven experience with working with various external (institutional) donors like UN, EC, Global Fund, World Bank;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong organiser of one’s own work (knowing how to prioritise);
• Strong communication skills;
• Be diplomatic, culturally sensitive, result-oriented, innovative and a strong team player;
• Excellent French and English writing and communication skills;
• Computer skills to include a solid working knowledge of Excel, including the usage of complex formulas;
• Work experience in fragile, stressful settings;
• Proficiency in financial software, including Pastel/Sage and Dynamics will be desirable;
• Experience in managing finance teams of over 5 people;
• Experience in managing partner organisations.

Specifics of duty station

The Finance and Operations Director will be based in the Cordaid office in Kinshasa. Regular travel to other project areas will be required.

Contract information

The contract period is for 12 months starting as soon as possible, with the intention to extend for a longer period. We offer a Cordaid contract with a competitive salary and a benefit package which includes comprehensive insurance cover, social security and pension contribution, a holiday allowance, 13th month, hardship allowance and cost of living allowance. It is an international, family posting.

Further information & how to apply

Applications including a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, including the contact details of at least three professional references, should be forwarded on attn. of Alexander Davey until 5 August 2022.Please note that we accept applications through our website only:https://www.cordaid.org/nl/wie-we-zijn/werken-bij-cordaid/nederland/?cd_job_id=241683Cordaid is fully committed to a safe working environment and the highest integrity standards. To read more on our commitment to Integrity, click here:https://www.cordaid.org/en/who-we-are/integrity-and-code-of-conduct/An integrity screening will be part of this application procedure.An assessment and / or a presentation of a “case study” can be part of the selection procedure.For more information about Cordaid, please visit our website: www.cordaid.org.Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated.

Background/Contexte du ConsortiumLe Consortium cohésion social en RDC met en œuvre un projet de 18 mois, intitulé Contribution au renforcement de la cohésion sociale et de la stabilisation dans les provinces de l’Ituri et du Nord-Kivu (NA SHIRIKI KWA MASIKILIZANO). Le Conseil norvégien pour les réfugiés (NRC) dirige le consortium, en partenariat avec International Alert (IA), Search For Common Ground (SFCG) et Justice Plus (JP). Le projet vise à contribuer aux efforts de consolidation de la paix et de cohésion sociale dans les provinces de l’Ituri et du Nord-Kivu en RDC.Ce poste fait partie de l’Unité de coordination du consortium (CCU) et est hébergé par le CNRC, qui travaille en RDC depuis 2002 avec toutes les populations touchées par la crise, y compris les personnes déplacées et les réfugiés dans et hors des camps, les rapatriés et les communautés d’accueil. Bien qu’il soit hébergé par NRC, y compris en ce qui concerne les procédures organisationnelles telles que la logistique, les finances et la sécurité, le CCU est distinct et jouit d’un certain degré d’indépendance pour assurer une représentation égale de tous les membres du consortium.

1. Rôles et responsibilités

Le rôle de l’Officier de communication et de rapporter est de mettre en œuvre le plan/ stratégie de communication pour toutes les activités liées à la communication dans le cadre du projet Nashiriki Kwa Makilizano, y compris la collaboration avec les médias, la création de contenu et les efforts de communication plus larges du Consortium avec le soutien de toutes les équipes de projet.  On s’attend à ce que tous les employés du CNRC adhèrent aux politiques, aux directives et aux procédures de NRC.Responsabilités Générales

1. Sous la direction du chef de partie et en coordination avec les équipes de projet de Nashiriki, soutenir l’examen et la mise en œuvre du plan de communication du projet qui aident à atteindre l’objectif du projet et à élargir les messages du Consortium aux publics de la RDC.
2. Rédiger des points de discussion, des cartes de messages, des communiqués de presse, des déclarations, des fiches d’information et d’autres documents publics, au besoin.
3. Contribuer à l’apprentissage du consortium à travers un support et analyse spécifique de la documentation et les leçons apprises dans le rapportage.

Responsabilités spécifiquesCommunication et Rapportage:

1. Appuyer le Chef de Projet du CCU dans la rédaction des différents rapports de mise en œuvre du projet et l’analyse documentaire.
2. Mettre en place un système de rapportage avec une vision d’analyse et de visualisation des données.
3. Etablir le chronogrammes/plans de rédaction des différents rapports des membres du consortium ainsi que la définition des circuits d’approbation.
4. Créer, administrer et surveiller la plateforme de médias sociaux du consortium en suivant les lignes directrices et les priorités de l’organisation.
5. Générer, modifier et publier du contenu sur les réseaux sociaux
6. Coordonner les événements publics qui font progresser les objectifs programmatiques
7. Travailler en étroite collaboration avec l’équipe des médias de SFCG pour assurer la couverture médiatique des activités de projet sélectionnées
8. Appuyer le CCU dans la préparation des différents produits de visibilité
9. Collecter régulièrement les informations nécessaires à la rédaction des différents rapports.
10. Consolider les différents rapports de projet et s’assurer de leur cohérence et de leur approbation.
11. Constituer une base de données de tous les rapports des réunions (COPIL, Groupe de travail, CCU), des ateliers, des MoU au sein du CCU.
12. Appuyer le chef de projet au niveau du CCU a la revue finale des documents avant transmission au bailleur.
13. Assurer toute autre tâche qui sera demande par le Directeur du consortium.

Interfaces critiquesPar interfaces, le CNRC entend les processus et les projets qui sont liés à d’autres ministères,unités ou personnes.Les interfaces pertinentes pour ce poste sont les suivantes :• Coordinateur du S&E et de la gestion de l’information du CCCU.• Points focaux techniques des membres du consortium (Chef de Projets).• Directeur du consortium (responsable hiérarchique), membres de l’équipe programmatique et de soutien.CompétencesLes compétences sont importantes pour que l’employé et l’organisation produisent les résultats souhaités. Ils sont pertinents pour tout le personnel et sont divisés en deux catégories:

1. Compétences professionnelles:

• Au moins 3 ans d’expérience dans une ONG internationale, de préférence dans un contexte d’urgence ou d’après conflit, y compris le développement d’outils de communication et de systèmes.
• Diplôme de Graduat ou Licence en Communication, Informatique de Gestion et autre domaine apparenté
• Compréhension des besoins d’information pour l’établissement de rapports.
• Capacité démontrée à communiquer facilement.  La connaissance de l’anglais est un atout.
•  Compétences analytiques et informatiques, y compris MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Compétences, connaissances et expérience liées au contexte : Expérience de travail dans des consortiums, des partenariats ou des structures équivalentes.

• Expérience de travail dans des consortiums, des partenariats ou des structures équivalentes.
• Sensibilité culturelle et expérience de travail dans des situations d’urgence complexes, des contextes instables.
• Expérience de travail avec des programmes financés par l’UE un avantage.
• Expérience de travail dans l’est de la RDC et connaissance du contexte un avantage.

         2. Compétences ComportementalesCes qualités personnelles influencent la réussite des gens dans leur travail. Le Cadre de compétences du CNRC énonce 12 compétences comportementales et les suivantes sont essentielles pour ce poste:• Réflexion stratégique• Planification et obtention de résultats• Travailler avec les gens• Communiquer avec impact et respect• Analyse• Gestion des environnements non sécurisés

4. Gestion de la performance

L’employé sera responsable des responsabilités et des compétences, conformément au Manuel de gestion du rendement de NRC. Les documents suivants seront utilisés pour les évaluations du rendement :• La description de poste• Le plan de travail et de développement• Le Cadre de compétences de NRCLes éléments à attacher au dossier sont les suivants : Le CV détaillé et actualisé, la lettre de motivation, les copies des diplômes, les certificats ou attestations des formations professionnelles suivies dans le domaine (si disponible), les attestations des services rendus antérieurement, la copie de la carte d’identité et la carte de demandeur d'emploi délivrée par l'ONEM. 

• Rôle et responsabilités

L’Officier Projet communautaire est en charge de la mise en œuvre quotidienne du projet particulièrement en ce qui a trait à la sensibilisation et la mobilisation communautaire.Responsabilités générales :

• Gérer et assurer l’encadrement des assistants et indirectement du personnel d’appui technique ; s’assure de la transmission régulière de toute information concernant l’avancement des activités au Team Leader
• S'assurer de l'adhérence aux politiques, manuels et directives NRC ;
• Faire la mise en œuvre du projet communautaire en accordance avec le plan d’action;
• Rédiger les rapports sur l'avancée des projets sur demande du superviseur ou de la direction
• S'assurer que les projets choisis par la communauté concourent à la cohésion des communautés;
• Encourager et proposer les modifications nécessaires des activités pour favoriser l'amélioration des actions
• Suivre, analyser et rapporter la situation sécuritaire dans les villages d’intervention et alerte en cas de risque pour le staff et/ou le programme
• S’assurer de la participation de la communauté aux prises de décisions, incluant une bonne représentation des genres et s’assurant de la diversité
• Etablir une relation de respect et de confiance mutuelle avec les communautés
• Faire la mise en œuvre des activités de mobilisation communautaires et de sensibilisation (incluant planification)

Responsabilités spécifiques

• Assurer la planification des activités sur son axe avec l’appui des assistants sous sa responsabilité;
• Assurer la gestion quotidienne des assistants affectés sur son axe et informe le Team Leader de toute situation requérant une décision administrative (congés, sanction administrative…);
• Faire le suivi-contrôle à pieds d’œuvre de la qualité de la réalisation des travaux  des projet communautaire( de génie rural) afin de s’assurer du respect par les entreprises prestataires ou prestateurs des spécifications techniques prescrites dans les cahiers de charges techniques et les plans de travail, et rédiger des rapports de chantiers sur l’état d’avancement des travaux, les manquements constatés
• Participer activement aux évaluations, formations, réunions, élaboration des plans de développement et visites de suivi des communautés, mise en place et formation des comités de développement communautaire;
• Assister dans l’identification ou choix des projet communautaire, sensibilisation des communautés/villages bénéficiaires;
• Organiser des groupes de discussion avec les communautés et les représentants locaux, (incluant les groupes de femmes, groupes de jeunes et autres) pour évaluer les besoins et les aider à priorise leurs besoins, à établir un plan d’action communautaire et déterminer la meilleure utilisation et répartition des ressources
• Analyser systématiquement les changements du contexte, les mouvements des déplacés et des retournés, ainsi que les dynamiques sociales dans les communautés sur son axe;
• Collaborer avec l’équipe Monitoring & Evaluation dans la rédaction des études de base et de suivi, l’évaluation, la collecte des informations, la documentation des résultats, la mise en place des mécanismes de redevabilités dans les villages de son axe;
• Développer une synergie avec les autres membres du consortium pour assurer des approches intégrées et une réponse holistique aux besoins des populations bénéficiaires.
• Appuyer les processus d’identification des bénéficiaires en veillant à l’inclusion de toutes les couches de la communauté ;
• Appuyer les activités des distributions sur le terrain ;
• Etre en lien et collaborer avec les autorités locales et coutumières et les autres parties prenantes.
• Promouvoir les droits des personnes déplacées/retournées en conformité avec la stratégie de plaidoyer.
• L’Officier peut être amené à effectuer d’autres tâches non mentionnées dans ses termes de référence pourvu que celles-ci ne le détournent pas du descriptif de poste.

Interfaces critiquesLes interfaces critiques pertinentes pour ce poste – i.e. processus et projets internes qui sont liés aux autres fonctions/services ou personnes - sont :

• Planification et mise en oeuvre des activités: PDM, PC/officier ICLA, Protection, médiation, AM, Team leader, suivi et évaluation
• Support : finance, RH, logistique, responsable de sous base au niveau de la zone
• Sécurité : AM, officier de sécurité de la zone.

Ampleur et portée du posteEmployés :

• Personnel supervisé : 1-3 Assistant/e/s Projet communautaire

Parties prenantes : Assistants projet communautaire Groupes thématiques protection, partenaires étatiques , autres ONG, société civile, autorités administratives et coutumières locales, bénéficiairesSystèmes d’informationBase de données des bénéficiaires projet communautaireLégalité et/ou conformité institutionnelle :Règles des bailleurs relatives aux activités programmatiques et procédures NRC, règlement intérieur NRC, archivage des documents , législation foncière CompétencesCompétences professionnellesCe sont les aptitudes, connaissances et expériences qui sont importantes pour être efficace et performant.Compétences professionnelles générales :

• Expérience de travail en tant qu’officier de projet dans un contexte humanitaire ou de relèvement ;
• Avoir une formation dans le domaine du génie rural, génie civil ou travaux publics ou prouver une forte expérience dans de niveau Officer au moins dans les domaines du génie Civil/génie rural et de l’hydraulique
• Expérience de travail dans des contextes complexes et volatils ;
• Résultats documentés relatifs aux responsabilités de la position ;
• Maitrise du français et du swahili écrit et oral, connaissance des langues locales d’Ituri est un atout ;
• Au moins 2 an d’expérience avec une ONG internationale;
• Maîtrise les outils informatiques (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Aptitudes, connaissances et expériences spécifiques au contexte :

• Être détenteur d’un diplôme universitaire en construction, Génie civile, développement rural ou autre domaine d’assistance au développement approprié
• Connaissance approfondie du contexte dans le territoire d’affectation
• Avoir une expérience professionnelle de 5 ans minimum dans les activités humanitaires, de mobilisation communautaire, construction et méthodologies participatives, gestion d’activités et d’encadrement des équipes
• Habilité de travailler dans un environnement multiculturel et dans le projet multisectoriel.
• Avoir une aptitude à synthétiser, communiquer et rapporter aisément ;
• Capacités avancés en utilisation du paquet MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook
• Etre en mesure de planifier les activités en développant plusieurs options et avoir une expérience dans la supervision des équipes sur le terrain.
• Maitrise des logiciels techniques suivant : Autocad; ArchiCAD, Epanet
• Avoir de bonnes capacités de planification et de suivi des activités.

2.  Compétences comportementales :Le référentiel de compétences du NRC référence 12 compétences comportementales. Les compétences suivantes sont essentielles pour ce poste:

• Planifier et obtenir des résultats.
• Autonomiser et renforcer la confiance.
• Communiquer de manière respectueuse et efficace.
• Gérer les environnements peu surs.
• Gérer les ressources mises à dispositions pour le projet.
• Faire face au changement
• Réflexion stratégique
• Gestion des performances
• Il est attendu que l’employé accomplisse les responsabilités de son poste et agisse en fonction des compétences comportementales associées. La gestion des performances se fera comme stipulée dans le Manuel de Gestion des Performances. Les documents suivants seront utilisés:
• Le descriptif de poste
• Le plan de travail et de développement de l’employé
• Bilan des performances à mi-parcours/fin de la période d’essai.
• Modèle du bilan des performances de fin de contrat
• Référentiel des compétences

L’officier projet communautaire, en plus de compétences mentionné ci-dessus, fera preuve de qualités personnelles non-exhaustives et dont les principales sont les suivantes :

• Avoir une grande maîtrise de soi ;
• Savoir agir comme impartial et neutre ;
• Être dynamique et engagé(e)

Elements à attacher( lettre de motivation, CV actualisé avec trois personnes de référence, les attestations de service rendus et autres documents nécéssaires).

  Org. Setting and ReportingThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.UNEP's Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.The position provides strategic oversight to UNEP’s growing programming across the Congo Basin, including a significant GEF-funded portfolio, focused on sustainable landscapes, biodiversity conservation, biodiversity economy & livelihoods, health and work with indigenous people and local communities. The position will sit in the Resident Coordinator’s office with a small team and also provide strategic guidance and advice to the Resident Coordinator and the UN Country Team, and other country teams, to enhance synergy on delivering environment programming across the UN system. The position will require frequent travel in the region and to Nairobi.This post is located in the Biodiversity, People and Landscapes Unit in the Biodiversity and Land Branch (BLB), Ecosystems Division, at the Kinshasa duty station and reports to the Head of the Unit. The incumbent will perform the following duties:Responsibilities• Leads the development, implementation and evaluation of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)-funded Congo Basin Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program; Leads high-level political engagement with the six Congo Basin countries involved in the Impact Program, review of relevant documents and reports; identifies priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and initiates follow-up actions, all in coordination with the relevant staff at the UNEP headquarters; • Leads research on the identification of new and emerging issues related to sustainable landscape governance and management applicable to the Congo Basin, and presents analysis of information gathered and reviewed from diverse sources with plausible recommendations; • Develops and maintains relations with senior officials of the Congo Basin governments and ensures a response to request for advice and/or capacity development on sustainable landscape management issues and policies, including leading capacity development missions; • Coordinates and provides direct substantive support to consultative and intergovernmental meetings related to the Impact Program and other projects, including conferences, by offering strategic advice, giving technical guidance and assisting in developing a consensus, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations on sustainable development issues; • Serves as an effective spokesperson and establishes collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all levels inside and outside the organization; • Coordinates policy development; reviews the assessments of sustainable development issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or research activities and studies; • Supervises preparation of various written outputs, including background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, and inputs to publications on sustainable development issues; • Prepares speeches for senior staff and makes presentations on sustainable development issues at various fora of intergovernmental, governmental, inter-agency, expert or multi-stakeholder nature; • Manages outreach activities; designs and conducts training workshops, seminars and gives lectures or presentations on assigned topics/activities on sustainable development issues; • Oversees web content and structure for the areas of his/her responsibilities; • Leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties, including drafting mission summaries on sustainable development issues; • Develops and maintains relations with senior officials of member governments and ensures a response to request for advice and/or capacity development on sustainable development issues and policies, including leading capacity development missions. • Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and ensures preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.) on sustainable development issues; • Serves as an effective spokesperson and establishes collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all levels inside and outside the organization, particularly to ensure synergy across different UNEP projects; • Ensures effective utilization, supervision and development of staff; Guides, evaluates and mentors staff. • Takes the lead in task forces, working groups, inter-agency groups, as needed on sustainable development issues; • Ensures gender mainstreaming, including in legislation, policies or programmes; • Represents the Branch/Division at international, regional or national meetings on sustainable development and conservation issues; • Manages unit/section both substantively and administratively, as appropriate; • Performs other related duties as required.CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: Proven knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to sustainable development and biodiversity conservation. Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals. Demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operation. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment. Proven ability to analyze complex data and produce reports leading to sound policy recommendations for achieving sustainable development. Ability to think strategically, to identify key emerging sustainable development issues and related policy implications 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. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad; range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing; mutually agreeable solutions; Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; Shows the courage to take unpopular standsJUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in conservation, sustainable development, economics, public policy, natural resources management, social sciences, or a related field is required.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. Work ExperienceA minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, policy-oriented work in designing and implementing large scale projects or programmes in complex ecological and socio-economic context is required.Experience in biodiversity conservation, conservation planning and management in the context of the Congo Basin region as well as the associated political, ecological and socio-economic challenges (and opportunities) is desirable.Experience working in the context of political economy and ecosystem degradation in the Congo Basin is desirable.Experience in climate change and associated national and international policies, particularly in the context of forests and associated ecosystem services is desirable.LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is required. Knowledge of another official United Nation language is desirable.NOTE: "Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "Knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.Special NoticeAppointment against this position is for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. 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