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Customer Technical Advocate at Nokia

Nokia Corporation, stylised as NOKIA, is a Finnish multinational communications and information technology company, founded in 1865. Nokia is headquartered in Espoo, Uusimaa, in the greater Helsinki metropolitan area.

The selected candidate will be in Managed services environment providing technical leadership and mentorship/knowledge transfer in the PS Core domain handing ERICSSON Core PS Equipment i.e. ERICSSON SGSN/MME/GGSN/EPG/SGW/SAPC/SACC/DNS.

You will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and daily checks of the Nodes as well as trouble shooting, resolving and escalating any issues within the Packet Core and Packet Data Services.

You will be required to detail plan, implement, support and maintain the Core Edge, 3G, and LTE technologies. You will also be required to support in co-design, implementation and deployment of the ancillary networks that surround the Core Networks, such as MPBN,Access Network, IN Network, CS Core Network and Data Products.

You must have at least 4 years experience in UNIX/Linux administration, and at least 3 years integration and support experience in Ericssson 2G/3G/4G Data Technologies.

Knowledge of Ericsson MPBN and Cisco CCNA is an added advantage.

Main activities are listed but not limited to below

Core PS nodes software upgrades/updates
Second level Support for PS Core EDGE/UMTS and LTE of Ericsson Vendor equipments – including equipment surveillance, operations and configurations
Configuration Management (generate and implement data transcript)
Ensure Service levels and MTTR (Mean Time To Restore) are upheld within the Customer Network by providing leadership in troubleshooting and fault restoration.

Perform Ericsson PS Core network performance and optimization activities to ensure network KPI’s are maintained and/or improved on agreed thresholds
Technical Capability development, training and knowledge transfer for PS Core Team in the Ericsson Packet Core and MPBN enviroment
Coordinate Level 1/2 technical support; Ensure proper Customer follow-up and escalation. Facilitate identification of control mechanisms and critical action/recovery paths for the relevant system components.
Manage equipment Vendor and Customer communication to get closure agreement on raised complaints and tickets.
Preventive maintenance, Operational Instructions, and Processes Documentation
Job Description

To manage and support the ERICSSON SGSN/MME/GGSN/EPG/SGW/SAPC/SACC/DNS

on Project Activities, Customer Complaints, Operation, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance. Staff is required to ensure the operational stability and health of the Packet Core nodes for Excellent Customer Experience (ECE).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
You will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and daily checks of the Packet Core Nodes as well as trouble shooting, resolving and escalating any issues within the Packet Core and Packet Data Services.
You will be required to detail plan, implement, support and maintain the core Gprs/ Edge, 3G/Hsdpa/Hsupa and LTE technologies.
You will also be required to support in co-design, implementation and deployment of the ancillary networks that surround the Core Networks, such as MPBN,Access Network, IN Network, CS Core Network and Data Products.
Closure of assigned TTs and Customer Complaints within SLA
Define E2E Data Performance Measurement Strategy – what to measure specific to Data (Handset, RAN, SGSN,MME, EPG(SGW/PGW), Content Optimization) and Data Services (email, web-browsing, video), to understand customer experience and use this to drive network and engineering actions for KPI improvement.
Determine correlation- dependencies between Application- Packet Core – RAN KPIs (Radio Access Network) – Handsets as well as the IP transport Network.
Performing Software and Hardware updates and upgrades on Packet core nodes
Follow-up, tracing & verification of packet core Work Orders execution.
Ensuring data integrity of daily outage tracker on for packet core incidents
Preparation and Validation of Incident report and Cause Analysis for Packet Core incidents

Folloup & timely delivery of dump requirements from Other Domains (RA,IT etc)
Verification and followup for timely closure of domain TTs
Conducting daily domain review of domain KPI’s and associated reports, Raising issue to relevant Teams to fix any Dips.
Participate in Emergency handling
Provide local domain support to TSG (1st Level Engineering Team) and NOC
Surveillance/Local Monitoring of domain nodes ( SGSN, GGSN, SAPC, SACC etc)
Spare and inventory management for Packet core nodes
Customer Interface for Packet Core
Review of daily Health check, Active alarms & hardware fault reports for Packet core nodes.

Secondary Roles

Staff needs to fulfil the following additional requirement

Participation in Weekly Core Review meetings
Review of domain CSR’s with the Equipment Vendors.
Review and participation in weekly review of Health Checks and Preventive Maintenance scripts for Packet core nodes( SGSN, GGSN, SAPC,SACC).
Planning of new Products/Platforms/Nodes/Sites implementation for packet core domain
Verification and followup for Backup trackers for Packet core domain
Support Ericsson MPBN and IP requirements if required
Create PowerPoint and Graphing representations of MPBN and Packet-Core KPIs, Interface Utilization and System Utilization on a Weekly basis
Support of new Packet Core nodes/products – ATPs, SITs and UATs
Packet Core CRF ( Configuration Request Form ) Preparations and CR presentation in CMB (change management board), CR creation in PT4 online tool
To support Other Vendors (BSC & RNC, HLR,HSS,MSC,Mediation,IN) network if required

Expectations

To support on new or existing project work
To monitor on access/security in Packet Core Equipment (logical/physical).
To escalate to Operations Director /SLM Core Manager for any issues or on any unsolved matters.
To report weekly on running activity related to Packet Core.
To report on KPI on weekly/monthly basis.
To track on hardware and software utilization and health before service impact.
To ensure all Operation and Maintenance job/achievement are within KPI requirements.

Requirement

Bachelor’s in Engineering/Computer Science/ with 8-10 Yrs of experience or above
Strong IP skills (Cisco IP Certification CCNA) & Hands On experience in Routers, IP service configuration,
Designing MPLS Service for different OEM Routers
In depth understanding of MPLS Service configuration, design, fault finding.
Direct working experience on customer handling and ability to understand the requirement.
Experience on working on IP elements.
Experience on MPLS technology.
Experience on MS and customer service handling is desired
Good logical and analytical understanding
Team player with good interpersonal skills
Demonstrate adaptability & learning ability in new technological area
Process orientation
Willingness to learn, share knowledge and transfer competence
Good verbal and written communication

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MPLS Engineer at Nokia

You will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and daily checks of the Nodes as well as trouble shooting, resolving and escalating any issues within the Packet Core and Packet Data Services.

You must have at least 4 years experience in UNIX/Linux administration, and at least 3 years integration and support experience in Ericssson 2G/3G/4G Data Technologies.

Knowledge of Ericsson MPBN and Cisco CCNA is an added advantage.

Main activities are listed but not limited to below

Core PS nodes software upgrades/updates
Second level Support for PS Core EDGE/UMTS and LTE of Ericsson Vendor equipments – including equipment surveillance, operations and configurations
Configuration Management (generate and implement data transcript)
Ensure Service levels and MTTR (Mean Time To Restore) are upheld within the Customer Network by providing leadership in troubleshooting and fault restoration.

Perform Ericsson PS Core network performance and optimization activities to ensure network KPI’s are maintained and/or improved on agreed thresholds
Technical Capability development, training and knowledge transfer for PS Core Team in the Ericsson Packet Core and MPBN enviroment
Coordinate Level 1/2 technical support; Ensure proper Customer follow-up and escalation. Facilitate identification of control mechanisms and critical action/recovery paths for the relevant system components.
Manage equipment Vendor and Customer communication to get closure agreement on raised complaints and tickets.
Preventive maintenance, Operational Instructions, and Processes Documentation
Job Description

To manage and support the ERICSSON SGSN/MME/GGSN/EPG/SGW/SAPC/SACC/DNS

on Project Activities, Customer Complaints, Operation, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance. Staff is required to ensure the operational stability and health of the Packet Core nodes for Excellent Customer Experience (ECE).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
You will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and daily checks of the Packet Core Nodes as well as trouble shooting, resolving and escalating any issues within the Packet Core and Packet Data Services.
You will be required to detail plan, implement, support and maintain the core Gprs/ Edge, 3G/Hsdpa/Hsupa and LTE technologies.
You will also be required to support in co-design, implementation and deployment of the ancillary networks that surround the Core Networks, such as MPBN,Access Network, IN Network, CS Core Network and Data Products.
Closure of assigned TTs and Customer Complaints within SLA
Define E2E Data Performance Measurement Strategy – what to measure specific to Data (Handset, RAN, SGSN,MME, EPG(SGW/PGW), Content Optimization) and Data Services (email, web-browsing, video), to understand customer experience and use this to drive network and engineering actions for KPI improvement.
Determine correlation- dependencies between Application- Packet Core – RAN KPIs (Radio Access Network) – Handsets as well as the IP transport Network.
Performing Software and Hardware updates and upgrades on Packet core nodes
Follow-up, tracing & verification of packet core Work Orders execution.
Ensuring data integrity of daily outage tracker on for packet core incidents
Preparation and Validation of Incident report and Cause Analysis for Packet Core incidents

Folloup & timely delivery of dump requirements from Other Domains (RA,IT etc)
Verification and followup for timely closure of domain TTs
Conducting daily domain review of domain KPI’s and associated reports, Raising issue to relevant Teams to fix any Dips.
Participate in Emergency handling
Provide local domain support to TSG (1st Level Engineering Team) and NOC
Surveillance/Local Monitoring of domain nodes ( SGSN, GGSN, SAPC, SACC etc)
Spare and inventory management for Packet core nodes
Customer Interface for Packet Core
Review of daily Health check, Active alarms & hardware fault reports for Packet core nodes.

Secondary Roles

Staff needs to fulfil the following additional requirement

Participation in Weekly Core Review meetings
Review of domain CSR’s with the Equipment Vendors.
Review and participation in weekly review of Health Checks and Preventive Maintenance scripts for Packet core nodes( SGSN, GGSN, SAPC,SACC).
Planning of new Products/Platforms/Nodes/Sites implementation for packet core domain
Verification and followup for Backup trackers for Packet core domain
Support Ericsson MPBN and IP requirements if required
Create PowerPoint and Graphing representations of MPBN and Packet-Core KPIs, Interface Utilization and System Utilization on a Weekly basis
Support of new Packet Core nodes/products – ATPs, SITs and UATs
Packet Core CRF ( Configuration Request Form ) Preparations and CR presentation in CMB (change management board), CR creation in PT4 online tool
To support Other Vendors (BSC & RNC, HLR,HSS,MSC,Mediation,IN) network if required

Expectations

To support on new or existing project work
To monitor on access/security in Packet Core Equipment (logical/physical).
To escalate to Operations Director /SLM Core Manager for any issues or on any unsolved matters.
To report weekly on running activity related to Packet Core.
To report on KPI on weekly/monthly basis.
To track on hardware and software utilization and health before service impact.
To ensure all Operation and Maintenance job/achievement are within KPI requirements.

Requirement

Bachelor’s in Engineering/Computer Science/ with 8-10 Yrs of experience or above
Strong IP skills (Cisco IP Certification CCNA) & Hands On experience in Routers, IP service configuration,
Experience on working on IP elements.
Experience on MPLS technology.
Experience on MS and customer service handling is desired
Good logical and analytical understanding
Team player with good interpersonal skills
Demonstrate adaptability & learning ability in new technological area
Process orientation
Willingness to learn, share knowledge and transfer competence
Good verbal and written communication

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Chief People & Culture Officer at Living Goods

At Living Goods we empower people to improve the health of their families, friends and communities. Living Goods supports networks of ‘Avon-like’ health entrepreneurs who go door to door to teach families how to improve their health and wealth and sell life-changing products such as simple treatments for malaria and diarrhea, safe delivery kits, fortified foods, clean cook stoves, water filters, and solar lights. By combining the best practices from business and public health, we are dramatically lowering child mortality AND creating livelihoods for thousands of enterprising women. Living Goods supports a network of over 2,000 micro-entrepreneurs in Uganda and Kenya who teach families in their communities how to improve health and well-being while selling affordable, high-impact products like basic medicines, fortified foods, water filters, clean cook-stoves, and solar lights. As part of the Branch Team, you will play a key role in supporting Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) to deliver high quality health care to their communities and generate sales of critical products.

Job Summary

The Chief People & Culture Officer is responsible for driving thought leadership, strategic direction and implementation of organization-wide people, culture and engagement interventions across Living Goods. Specifically, the focus is double pronged: First it is to continuously diagnose the well -being of the organization, particularly in terms of how effectively LG leverages its key strategic people levers of culture, leadership, talent, diversity and capability to achieve its purpose. Secondly it is to design, develop, implement, and evaluate interventions that enhance organizational performance and individual development.

Responsibilities

Strategy Design & Execution

Lead the development of the People and Culture strategy ensuring alignment to overall organizational strategy
Lead the translation of functional & country strategy to local levels.
Lead the development of strategy implementation plans, assess and report performance against the strategy. Ensure people metrics provide critical information on LG’s human resources to the Board, CEO and Executive Team.
Lead the operationalization of strategies and plans. Guide and manage country and global P&C teams in the implementation of strategy and plans.

HR Consultant/Advisory

Lead the HR advisory function ensuring that internal capability and structures exist to provide strategic business advisory services to executive and senior management across Living Goods
Identify and provide HR consulting services across a broad range of HR responsibilities across the HR life cycle; talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, career development, capability building, talent and succession planning, culture, rewards and recognition, compliance, and employee programs
Lead the development and execution of change programs across broad HR responsibility areas Provide the CEO, executive team and the board with decision support on both strategy and operations, insights into people and culture issues that impact LG mission, vision and strategy
As business partner to the CEO, provide consulting and advisory services

Organization Design and Effectiveness

Review organizational strategy and plans to assess opportunities that ensure LG’s org. design is fit for purpose and the future
Provide expert consulting services for organization design (strategies, tools, capacity building, roadmaps, etc.)
Lead the delivery of global organization design and effectiveness work
Infuse global best practices on LG’s approach to org. design and effectiveness
Design monitoring and reporting mechanisms, bringing attention to matters that impact the delivery of organizational goals
Develop strategies and plans to strengthen organizational design and effectiveness capability across LG

People Operations and Effectiveness

Lead the development of all people operations systems, processes and programs for effective and efficient global operations, including great employee and stakeholder experience.
Establish people metrics, analytics and reporting on critical people and operational information
Develop people plans and budgets selecting strategic initiatives that will achieve the strategy, monitoring progress, reporting and advising on adjustments.

Team and Organizational Leadership

Provide hands-on leadership to the global People and Culture team and manage change as the department grows and evolves. Hire, onboard, develop and retain top talent. Build resources for the future and inspire and motivate others to be the best they can be.
As a member of the senior executive team, communicate a vision, build common understanding, align resources to accomplish key objectives, and work across Living Goods to build collaborative relationships.
Build strong strategic partnerships externally to strengthen LG’s employer and employee brand

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Software Developer at Resolution Insurance

Resolution Insurance Company Ltd is a general insurer offering innovative and responsive insurance solutions. We have learned to adapt in this constantly changing society, and develop comprehensive products that are relevant to our clients. We currently have over 60,000 members in our fold and have partnered with over 500 medical service providers across East Africa; a strong network of hospitals, clinics and doctors.The Resolution Insurance brand is energetic and trendy.

One (1) Year Fixed Term Contract

Reporting to the Business Applications Team Leader, The Software Developer will be responsible for the development and maintenance of Web based applications.

Key Responsibility Areas:

Design, develop and write efficient code, test and deploy web applications.
Develop appropriate code structures to solve specific tasks.
Coordinate with other designers and programmers to develop web projects.
Fix bugs, troubleshoot and resolve problems.
Assume ownership of code throughout development, staging, testing and production.
Program, test and debug all web applications.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related field.
A minimum of one previous industry attachment working in Web development.
Expert knowledge of PHP web frameworks such as Laravel, CodeIgniter, Yii, etc…
Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON.
Experience configuring and tweaking Apache, Node.JS, and Nginx servers.
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (e.g. SVN).
Working experience in Windows and Linux environments.
Good command of verbal and written communication.
Knowledge in configuring an API manager is an added advantage.

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Delivery Rider at Xpressy Mobility Ltd

Xpressy is a technology company startup providing last mile logistics and personal transportation services. Our social mission is to improve the welfare and livelihoods of people through what people possess and what is easily accessible to them, what they essentially possess in Kenya with a vision to tap into other African countries.

We are looking for a reliable Delivery rider who is concerned with customer satisfaction and transporting items in a safe, timely manner. The Delivery rider will pick up and drop off items while adhering to assigned routes and time schedules. You should be willing to work as part of the delivery team in order to ensure that the items are complete, packed correctly, and safely delivered to the correct client.

To succeed as a Delivery rider, you should be polite and prompt with a commitment to providing our clients with an excellent experience. You should be thorough in ensuring orders are properly fulfilled, committed to work safety, and passionate about satisfying customers.

Responsibilities:

Transporting and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner.
Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied.
Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles.
Verifying payments for delivered items.
Providing excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling complaints from clients.
Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license issued by the relevant authority.
Clean driving record.
Experience may be required or preferred.
Willingness to adhere to safety procedures, assigned routes, schedules, and transportation laws.
Strong time management and customer service skills.
Ability to walk, drive, and lift items for extended period of time.
Attention to detail.

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Senior Management and Programme Analyst at United Nations Environment Programme

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP’s Policy and Programme Division is responsible for the organization’s strategy, policy and programme coordination, and implements the organization’s performance review and monitoring. This position is in the Policy and Programme Division at the Nairobi Duty Station and is responsible for leading the Policy Coordination Unit. The Policy Coordination Unit guides and provides cross organizational support to the implementation of the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. Working with and through other UN Agencies, UNEP’s Divisions and Regional Offices, the Policy Coordination Unit promotes UNEP delivery coherence in the context of UN Reform. Under the direct supervision of the Director, and within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

1. Provides senior policy advice to the organization’s leadership, on conceptual strategy development and management of the implementation of overall strategies and intra and inter-divisional policies and procedures. Directs policy research papers, prepares corporate positions and presents information gathered from diverse sources.

2. Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates assigned programme/projects. Provides direction and sound and innovative advice on a wide range of issues, including developing policy and strategies for issues on a long-term and large-scale basis to ensure timely and cost effective delivery of results that ensure the best interests of the organization and its member states.

3. Delivers thorough well-reasoned contributions, e.g., policy recommendations, complex papers, analysis, substantive sections of reports and studies, publications, etc. Implements corrective action with respect to operational issues.

4. Supervises preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. Directs substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.

5. Manages outreach activities; designs and conducts workshops, seminars, including to develop corporate positions, makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.

6. Carries out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Division, including preparation of budgets, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget/programme performance, preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting, evaluation of staff performance, interviews of candidates for job openings and evaluation of candidates.

7. Serves as an effective spokesperson and establishes collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all levels inside and outside the organization. Ensures effective utilization, supervision and development of staff; Guides, evaluates and mentors staff.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks in the field of environment and development and in particular integrating the environmental dimension into sustainable development at the national and regional levels. Ability to generate and communicate links between UN agency mandates, country delivery, the political economy and the socio-economic environment. Demonstrate ability in programme and project management in a complex environment and/or development programmes and projects. 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.

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.

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.

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 improvements; does not accept the status quo; Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental policy, economics, law, public affairs, environmental science or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten years (10) of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area, including at least 5 in an international setting, on intergovernmental and inter-agency affairs is required.
Knowledge of a broad range of environment and sustainable development issues is required.
Work experience with the Agenda 2030, Sustainable Development Goals implementation and experience in the UN system is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Appointment against this post 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. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral or geographical move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral or geographical moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.

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 e-mail 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.

Internal Applicants – when completing the PHP, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and 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.

Individual contractors and consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions and their applications will not be considered.

United Nations Considerations

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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side 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.

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Monday, 20 April 2020