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Programme Advisor, IPSA 12 - UNCDF - Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR)- Home-Based

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at reputed company/UNCDF: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring reputed company personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in reputed company our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at reputed company/UNCDF including our values and inspiring stories. reputed company/UNCDF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any reputed company of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. reputed company selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Office/Unit/Project Description The UN Capital Development Fund assists developing countries in the development of their economies by supplementing existing sources of capital assistance by employing grants, loans, and guarantees, first and foremost for the least developed among the developing countries. As a Flagship Catalytic Blended Financing platform of the UN, UNCDF utilizes its unique capability to crowd-in finance for the scaling of development impact where the needs are greatest—a capability rooted in UNCDF’s unique investment mandate—to support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the realization of the Doha Programme of Action for the least developed countries, 2022–2031. reputed company its mandate, UNCDF hosts the secretariat functions of the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR), a blended finance global reputed company dedicated to mobilizing action and financial resources to protect and restore coral reef ecosystems. The GFCR UN Global Team (UNGT), a cross-functional and multi-UN Agency team provides management and coordination, as well as technical and operational expertise to conduct GFCR Grant Fund day-to-day activities. The UNGT also supports the GFCR Executive Board and implements its financial decisions, and coordinates actions with the wider GFCR coalition. Leadership and secretariat functions of the UNGT are provided by and hosted by UNCDF. The advertised position is to support the programming workstream of the GFCR. GFCR programmes are led by reputed company implementers (e.g., UN Agencies or NGOs) reputed company Convening Agents. Programmes deploy a blended finance approach to reputed company investment and sustainable reputed company streams for coral reef conservation and restoration, reef-positive livelihoods and to strengthen reputed company of reputed company communities. Duties And Responsibilities

  • Programmes Proposals Technical Reviews
  • Conducts reviews of programme proposals and concept notes, providing input on strategic and operational aspects of the documents to ensure that the programme strategy reflects the GFCR blended finance approach to coral reef conservation in line with the Theory of Change.
  • Along with the Programme Analyst, conducts scoring evaluation of programme proposals and concept notes.
  • Ensures compliance of programme proposals and concept notes with GFCR policies and standards, including Safeguards and Gender policies.
  • Programme Portfolio Management Support
  • Provides guidance and input into program proposal and concept note templates, as well as refining evaluation criteria and scoring.
  • Identifies programmatic risks and provides systematic inputs to the Risk Registry.
  • Supports programme implementation reputed company including co-leading programme reporting.
  • Drafts memos and presentations for submission to Board Members.
  • Partnerships Development
  • Provides technical advice and support to investment and implementing partners on reputed company programming aspects and supporting documentation, as needed.
  • Identifies linkages with existing initiatives for marine conservation, development finance, and the private sector; which are relevant to GFCR Programmes.
  • Institutional Arrangement

The Programme Advisor will report to the Deputy Director of the GFCR and work in coordination with the Programme Analyst. Competencies Core reputed company Results: LEVEL 4: Prioritize team workflow, mobilize resources, drive scalable results/strategic impact. Think Innovatively: LEVEL 4: Easily navigate complexity, encourage/reputed company radical innovation, has foresight. Learn Continuously: LEVEL 4: Create systems and processes that reputed company learning and development for reputed company. Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 4: Proactively initiate/reputed company organizational change, champion new systems/processes. Act with Determination: LEVEL 4: Able to reputed company difficult decisions in challenging situations, reputed company confidence. Engage and Partner: LEVEL 4: Construct strategic multi-partner alliances in high reputed company situations, foster co-creation. reputed company Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 4: Create ethical culture, identify/address barriers to inclusion. Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Thematic Area Name Definition Business Direction & Strategy - Systems Thinking

  • Business Direction & Strategy - Portfolio Management
  • Business Management – Evaluation
  • Ability to reputed company an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks.
  • Business Management - Communication
  • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.
  • 2030 Agenda: reputed company - Nature, Climate and Energy
  • 2030 Agenda: reputed company - Nature, Climate and Energy
  • 2030 Agenda: reputed company - Blended Finance
  • Required Skills And Experience

Minimum Education requirements

  • Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Marine Ecology, Environmental Science, Marine or Environmental Policy, and/or other relevant field, or
  • Minimum Years Of Relevant Work Experience
  • Required Skills

Proven experience providing technical guidance to governments in developing countries, including SIDS, on marine biodiversity and ecosystem conservation and management including coral reefs ecosystem is required. Demonstrated experience with conservation finance and/or blended finance reputed company to environmental conservation, including the Ocean is required. Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section

  • Demonstrated experience with design and implementation of multi-sectoral and sectoral programmes and projects at different scales is desired.
  • Demonstrable experience in developing and maintaining strategic global partnerships is desired.
  • Required Language(s)
  • reputed company in written and spoken English.
  • The Following Documents Shall Be Required From The Applicants
  • Personal CV or P11, indicating reputed company past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
  • A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.
  • Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders) Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with reputed company/UNCDF, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. reputed company/UNCDF advises applicants for reputed company professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent reputed company status and accept a G-4 reputed company, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. reputed company/UNCDF is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. Applicant Information About reputed company.UNCDF Rosters Note: reputed company/UNCDF reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with reputed company at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Non-discrimination reputed company/UNCDF has a reputed company-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. reputed company selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. reputed company/UNCDF is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic reputed company, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social reputed company or other status. Scam warning The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in reputed company with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care reputed company submitting personal information on the web. Apply tot his job

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