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This section provides an overview of OCHAs mandate, its leadership and how it is funded. It also includes a detailed section on OCHAs flagship and thematic publications, and on the Agenda for Humanity a plan put forward by the UN Secretary-General calling on global leaders to stand up for our common humanity and reduce humanitarian suffering. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Human...

ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Deploys on humanitarian surge and support missions in Southern and Eastern Africa as requested, including to facilitate: humanitarian operational coordination (e.g. chairing inter cluster meetings); humanitarian financing proposals (e.g. CERF applications); implementation of ...

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. In doing so, UN Member States took an historic step in accelerating the Organization s goals on gender equality and the empowerment of women Summary Support the coordination of Knowledge Management and Research initiatives: Prepare and organize the gender...

ResponsibilitiesGeneral Administration:Serves as focal point for ICTS coordination obtain necessary clearances, process and follow up on administrative actions.Act as Regional Office for Africa Asset/Inventory Focal Point.Responsible and accountable for maintaining and updating property records, monitoring movement of property, recommending disposal of obsolete and unserviceable property, and con...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s 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 environment. Responsibilities General Administration: Serves as focal point...

Support the coordination of Knowledge Management and Research initiatives:Prepare and organize the gender profile focal points meeting.Develop virtual content for the Africa website.Promotes knowledge sharing within ESARO, including cross-country and cross thematic knowledge sharing through networks and communities of practice.Conduct a study on The Status of gender equality in Universities in Ea...

Amref Health Africa in Kenya is the country programme office of Amref Health Africa, Africa s largest International Health NGO. This is the largest and oldest country programme in Africa with an average annual budget of USD 40million. JOB PURPOSE The Policy and Advocacy Lead position is an exciting regional role contributing to a flagship FCDO funded, consortium delivered programme: The Girl Gene...

JOB PURPOSEThe Policy and Advocacy Lead position is an exciting regional role contributing to a flagship FCDO funded, consortium delivered programme: The Girl Generation: Support to the Africa-led movement (ALM) to end FGM/C the programme (TGG:ALM). The programme was established to contribute to a significant reduction in the practice of FGM/C in four focal countries in Africa, by accelerating po...

JOB PURPOSE The Policy and Advocacy Lead position is an exciting regional role contributing to a flagship FCDO funded, consortium delivered programme: The Girl Generation: Support to the Africa-led movement (ALM) to end FGM/C the programme (TGG:ALM). The programme was established to contribute to a significant reduction in the practice of FGM/C in four focal countries in Africa, by accelerating p...

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countrie...

Requisition ID: req51625Job Title: Director Awards Management, East AfricaSector: Awards ManagementEmployment Category: RegularEmployment Type: Full-TimeCompensation: USD 125, - 140, AnnuallyLocation: Nairobi, IHUB, KenyaWork Arrangement: In-personJob DescriptionThe Awards Management Unit (AMU)Established in January 2016, the Awards Management Unit (AMU) is a global unit spanning New York, Washin...

Grade: NOC Publication date: 10 May 2024Application deadline (Midnight Local Time Dar es salaam, Tanzania): 23 May 2024 Vacancy no.: DC/DAR/NO/2024/02 Job ID: 11956 Department: RO-Africa Organization Unit: CO-Dar es Salaam Location: Nairobi Contract type: Fixed Term The recruitment process for National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria. The follow...

ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:Contributes to the implementation and monitoring of the UN Plan of Action for Disaster Risk Reduction for Resilience in sub-Saharan Africa, including coordination with members of the UN system at regional and national levels to advance the integration of disaster risk reduction in the strategic ...

UNDRR As the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, UNDRR brings governments, partners and communities together to reduce disaster risk and losses to ensure a safer, more sustainable future. UNDRR (formerly UNISDR) is the United Nations focal point for disaster risk reduction. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: Cont...

Key Responsibilities:Implementation of the project related activities.Map and strengthen the capacity of networks tackling harmful gender and social norms.Scale up community driven initiatives/solutions to prevent and respond to GBV and harmful practices such as; FGM, Child Marriage etc.Develop, package and disseminate key messages to communities and advocate for elimination of GBV and harmful pr...

About FEMNET . The African Women s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) is a pan-African, feminist and membership-based network with over 800 individual and institutional members across 50 African countries and in the diaspora. FEMNET envisions a society where African women and girls thrive in dignity and well-being, free from patriarchal and neoliberal oppression and injustices. FEMENT...

World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Key Responsibilities: Implementation of the project related activities. Map and strengthen the capacity of networks tackling harmful gender and social norms...

Requisition ID: req51634Job Title: Program & Award Advisor, Technical & GlobalSector: Awards ManagementEmployment Category: RegularEmployment Type: Full-TimeGross Compensation: New York, NY HQ USA: USD 95, - 109, AnnuallyLondon, UK: GBP 53, - 63, AnnuallyWork Arrangement: Open to RemoteJob DescriptionThe Awards Management Unit (AMU)Established in January 2016, the Awards Management Unit (AMU) is ...

.SAVING LIVES. CHANGING LIVES. WHAT IMPACT WILL YOU HAVE WORKING WITH US? My WFP Story "Through WFP I feel like I am making my little contribution to making the world a better place for people who suffer through circumstances beyond their control." Finance Associate The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) seeks individuals of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitar...

Key Responsibilities:Implementation of the project related activities.Map and strengthen the capacity of networks tackling harmful gender and social norms.Scale up community driven initiatives/solutions to prevent and respond to GBV and harmful practices such as; FGM, Child Marriage etc.Develop, package and disseminate key messages to communities and advocate for elimination of GBV and harmful pr...

Key Responsibilities: Implementation of the project related activities. Map and strengthen the capacity of networks tackling harmful gender and social norms. Scale up community driven initiatives/solutions to prevent and respond to GBV and harmful practices such as; FGM, Child Marriage etc. Develop, package and disseminate key messages to communities and advocate for elimination of GBV and harmfu...

Job Description Key Responsibilities: Implementation of the project related activities. Map and strengthen the capacity of networks tackling harmful gender and social norms. Scale up community driven initiatives/solutions to prevent and respond to GBV and harmful practices such as; FGM, Child Marriage etc. Develop, package and disseminate key messages to communities and advocate for elimination o...

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Contribution to Overall CA strategyContribute to the implementation of the Caritas Africa's Organisational Development and Financial resilience strategy to strengthen the organizational and technical capacity of the secretariat and Caritas Africa member organisations.Regularly convene meetings of the Institutional Development and Fundraising committee.Convene meetin...

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.Come join our 33,000 staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories!Key Responsibilities:Implement...