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The Position:The Population and Development Branch within the Programme Division ensures linkages between broader population variables and megatrends and development agendas, and links UNFPA's mandate to the global development agenda of the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action (PoA), and ot...

This post will commence on 1 August 2024.The Position:The Population and Development Branch within the Programme Division ensures linkages between broader population variables and megatrends and development agendas, and links UNFPA's mandate to the global development agenda of the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the International Conference on Population and Development...

Flone Initiative is a pan-African women-led non-profit organization working towards the realization of Safe, Accessible, Inclusive and Sustainable public transportation for all in Africa, with particular focus on women and vulnerable groups. Summary This is a full-time on-site role for an Operations Program Manager. The Operations Program Manager will oversee day-to-day operations, manage program...

Job Description The Position: The Population and Development Branch within the Programme Division ensures linkages between broader population variables and megatrends and development agendas, and links UNFPA's mandate to the global development agenda of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Acti...

IPOA/HR/25/2024;Job PurposeResponsible for provision of guidance and legal opinions to the Authority and spearheading representation of the Authority in all legal, civil and criminal court proceedings.Key Responsibilities/ Duties / TasksSupport implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to legal Services in the Authority;Represent the Authority ...

The Role:The Senior Gender Equality Adviser for Africa will work under the supervision of the Associate Director of Advocacy and External Relations for Africa in close collaboration with other program staff to support and build the work of the program.CRR's approach to advocacy prioritizes placing the voices and experiences of women and adolescents, particularly those facing intersectional discri...

The Center for Reproductive Rights uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world. Our Vision We envision a world where every person participates with dignity as an equal member of society, regardless of gender The Role: The Senior Gender Equality Adviser for Africa will work under the supervision of the Associate Director of Advocacy and Externa...

To this end, the Senior Adviser Child Protection (Prevention of Harmful Practices) will work in close collaboration with UN agencies, including the UNFPA, WHO, UN Women, and UNICEF programme and policy sections, particularly the Gender Section but also Social Policy, Education and Health; all the targeted countries and regional offices for the Joint Programmes; donors (particularly in the steerin...

UNICEF is the world s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS Summary To this end, the Senior Adviser Child Protection (Prevention of Harmful Practices) will work in close collaboration with UN ag...

JOB PURPOSEThe Program Officer, Policy & Research will provide coordination, research, and policy support to TISA Programs. This includes consulting, gathering, and analyzing data to help decision-makers develop and shape policy. The Officer will also lead and coordinate TISA's policy-related engagements at national and county levels along the strategic focus areas, including public accountabilit...

Reports to (Hierarchically): MEAL Officer (Functionally): MEAL Officer Number of subordinates: None Location : Dadaab Working time in %: 100% Context: Terre des hommes Foundation is an independent, neutral, and impartial Swiss organization founded in 1960, dedicated to bringing about significant and lasting change in the lives of children and young people, especially those most at risk. Tdh ensur...

Job Title: Senior Gender Equality Adviser, AfricaDepartment: Programs, AfricaCenter Background: The Center for Reproductive Rights (the Center) is a global human rights organization working to ensure that reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights around the world. With offices in New York City, New York; Nairobi, Kenya; Bogota, Colombia; Geneva, Switzerland; and Washing...

The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) is a civil society initiative committed towards the achievement of sound policy and good governance in local development in Kenya, to uplift livelihoods of, especially, the poor and marginalized PURPOSE The Program Officer, Policy & Research will provide coordination, research, and policy support to TISA Programs. This includes consulting, gathering,...

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. Result of Service This project will produce: A comparative ana...

How can you make a difference?The HR Officer (Emergency) will support the HR in Emergency portfolio in coordinating the development of regional emergency and consultant rosters, and in providing HR support to country offices affected by emergencies.Under the guidance and supervision of the Human Resource Officer, P2, ESARO, the Human Resources Officer (Emergency) will finalize the current develop...

Result of ServiceThis project will produce: A comparative analysis of the three reports including legal mapping, gap analysis and needs assessment of the waste management frameworks in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Guinea Bissau; A comparative analysis of the three reports on specific measures relating to the labor workforce in the waste management sector in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Guinea Bissau Ge...

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:Have served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Chief State Counsel, CSG 6, or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;ORHave served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal State Counsel CSG 7 and above, or in a comparable and relevant pos...

UNICEF works in some of the world s toughest places, to reach the world s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. For every child, a safe home For more than four years now, the East and South African Reg...

UNICEF is the world s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS Summary The HR Officer (Emergency) will support the HR in Emergency portfolio in coordinating the development of regional emergency an...

The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC s but abolished in 19...

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:Have served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal State Counsel CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;Have a Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a university recognized in Kenya;Have a Post Graduate Diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law.A post graduate certificate in Legislative Dr...

Kituo Cha Sheria KITUO is the oldest, most experienced legal aid providing and human rights non-governmental organization in Kenya, and perhaps, across the East and Horn of Africa region. It exists to empower the poor and marginalized and to enhance equity and access to justice for all. LEGAL/PROGRAMME OFFICER FORCED MIGRATION PROGRAMME (REF: FMP Responsibilities Reporting to the Coordinator Forc...

The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC s but abolished in 19...

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, 2011) and under the United Nations Paris Principles Ref: KNCHR/ADM/SLO/02/2024 Reports to: Deputy Director Legal ...