Closing date: 2018-10-18

Job Title: Senior Risk Management and Compliance Advisor

Location: Beirut, Lebanon

Deadline for applications: 18 October 2018 (midnight Geneva time)

Similar positions available in multiple locations.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

UNHCR has been taking calculated risks in its daily work since its establishment. However, the organization has adopted a formal risk management system only in 2014. The progress made by the organization in institutionalizing risk management, albeit in a light form, has been acknowledged both internally and externally. At the same time there is a growing realization that the organization needs to further strengthen risk management, responding to the evolution of its operating environment, which is becoming increasingly complex and prone to more risks, both internal and external.
UNHCR s Risk Management 2.0 initiative will increase investment in and attention to risk management and oversight to better identify, mitigate and respond to important risks in field operations. Key operational risks that affect delivery and impact will be reviewed with particular attention being paid to risks of fraud, corruption, terrorism, money laundering and sexual exploitation and abuse of refugees as well as harassment among team members.
The aim is to achieve a more risk-informed management of Operations by reinforcing the continuum between risk identification, root-cause analysis, implementation of risk mitigation measures and response to risks.

The incumbent is engaged for a specific period of time to support operational managers in effective risk management and compliance thereby improving risk culture and integrity in the organization.
The incumbent shall review the adequacy of risk management and compliance systems, structures, procedures and capacities across the Operation. The incumbent will make recommendations as appropriate for their strengthening and assist operations management in their implementation.
The incumbent shall actively engage with internal stakeholders, including with the Bureau and Headquarters Divisions, as appropriate, to ensure alignment in reforms at the country-office level with relevant efforts/reforms at the Headquarters and Regional levels.

The incumbent will be part of a network Risk Management 2.0 practitioners and will work in close collaboration with the Chief Risk Officer and the Geneva-based Enterprise Risk management (ERM) capacity to ensure coherence of approach, identify and address systemic root causes requiring a corporate-level response, the sharing of best-practice.
Keeping the Representative informed, the incumbent shall also actively engage directly with external stakeholders including relevant Government offices, implementing and operational partners, donors, contractors and refugee/host communities for the purposes of maximizing collective efforts to manage risk, strengthen compliance and maximize the quality of services provided for the benefit of refugees and other persons of concern.
The incumbent may manage relevant personnel/functions relating to compliance, quality and risk management.

Due to the temporary nature of the engagement, the incumbent shall ensure that efficiency of operations management is improved through: close collaboration with the operations management team; clarity of roles; improved skills in risk management; and full integration of risk management, compliance and quality assurance actions into core operational activities.
The incumbent reports directly to the Representative, with a functional reporting line to ERM Unit.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master's) plus minimum 11 years of previous work experience relevant to the function. Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) plus 12 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 10 years of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.
• At least 6 years of experience in a senior managerial/leadership position involving, amongst other things, responsibilities relating to risk management, compliance and/or quality of results.
• Excellent judgement with proven ability to deal with complex interrelated issues and strong analytical and problem solving skills to develop solutions that address root causes.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong management skills in collaboration, team building, capacity development and with ability to deliver quality results on time.
• Exposure to and experience in UN or humanitarian field operations and emergencies in various geographical locations.
• Demonstrated high level of integrity, objectivity, impartiality and fairness.
• Excellent drafting skills and capacity to communicate complex matters to a wide non-expert audience as well as to experts involved in the area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Good working knowledge of UNHCR's mandate, field operations, organizational structure, and policies.
• Good working knowledge of another UN language.
• Working experience in an oversight function within the UN.
• Knowledge of and working experience with Enterprise Risk Management frameworks.
• Knowledge of additional UN languages.

APPLICATION

Interested candidates should apply at: https://bit.ly/2xR1ZNW.

To view all vacancies, please go to the UNHCR Career Page at www.unhcr.org/careers.

Deadline for applications: 18 October 2018 (midnight Geneva time).

The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Closing date: 2018-10-19

Consultant, Multi-purpose cash programme evaluation

Refusing to ignore people in crisis

Contract Length:40 days

Location: Home base and Beirut, Lebanon

Time Frame: October to December

The British Red Cross (BRC) helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. We enable vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and withstand emergencies in their own communities. Once the crisis is over, we help them in their recovery and rehabilitation.

As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, the world s largest independent humanitarian network, the BRC is bound by, and committed to its fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

This consultancy is to design and facilitate an evaluation of the Lebanese Red Cross s Multi-purpose Cash Programme (MCAP) for the period from December 2015 to April 2018. The programme supports both Syrian refugees and host Lebanese Communities as part of the ongoing Syrian crisis response. The objectives of the evaluation are;

To assess the relevance of the targeting methodology adopted by LRC for selection of Syrian and Lebanese beneficiaries

To assess the effectiveness of MCAP in terms of achieving the set objectives and the ability of beneficiaries to meet their needs

To assess the effectiveness of the set accountability mechanisms (i.e. hotline) in terms of communication with beneficiaries and coordination between PMER and BA teams

To investigate whether the resources (financial, human, and materials) have been used efficiently and effectively

To extract and analyze the lessons learnt and to provide specific, practical and actionable recommendations for sustainability and further development of the programme

A suitable candidate for this position will have a strong background in operational cash programming and extensive experience in evaluating large scale programmes. They will also be a strong facilitator and have experience of conducting workshops.

Please click [here]to read the Terms of Reference (ToR) for full details of the review.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 19^thOctober 2018

To apply for this consultancy please submit the following:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Examples of previous pieces of similar work
• Cover page explaining how you meet the requirements of this post.
• Budget for completion of the works

In the British Red Cross, we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated, and perpetrators are dealt with effectively

As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes criminal records checks on all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults.

We are committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience. The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).

LOCATION: Beirut, Lebanon / Homebased

CONTRACT TYPE: Consultancy

CLOSING DATE: 19^thOctober 2018

To apply for this role please:Applications should be submitted to Laura Poppleton at LPoppleton@redcross.org.uk

Applications close on 19 October 2018

Closing date: 2018-10-19

The Communication Intern will focus on producing and editing quality content for a range of SPARK communications in Lebanon, including the SPARK website, social media presence and newsletter. Knowledge and experience in social media is required. The intern will also provide PR and communications support for relevant upcoming events, conferences and/or seminars. SPARK offers the intern the opportunity to work with young people from various countries, and to challenge him/herself within the context of a vibrant and growing NGO. For this internship we are specifically looking for someone who has ideas about social media and knows how to execute these.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in producing and editing up-to-date content for the SPARK website, social media and newsletter;
• Assist in planning and executing communications and digital media strategies;
• Contribute to the enhancement of SPARK website updating content, SEO, AdWords etc.;
• Provide communications/PR support for relevant upcoming events, conferences, seminars;
• Assist with internal communications strategies;
• Assist with designing promotional materials;
• Assist with promotional video production.

Requirements and Skills

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor programme, preferably in Communications, Journalism, PR or a field relevant to SPARK s work;
• Excellent Arabic & English language skills;
• Editing and writing skills;
• Journalistic skills: not afraid of picking up the phone and giving someone a call;
• Social media knowledge and experience are essential;
• Experience with graphic design and video production is preferable.
• Good communication and social skills and the ability to work in a multicultural setting;
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to work independently.

SPARK Offers

• International and dynamic working experience;
• Opportunity to take initiative and realise your ideas and plans;
• Full-time internship contract;
• Compensation of 350 EUR gross on full-time basis

About SPARK

SPARK develops higher education and entrepreneurship to empower young, ambitious people to lead their fragile and conflict-affected societies into prosperity. SPARK is a dynamic and growing, international not-for-profit development organisation with 80+ staff members, in more than 14 offices around the world. SPARK supports refugees in the Middle-East by providing them with scholarships in universities and higher education institutions in the region. SPARK also supports young entrepreneurs in fragile states, to start or grow their own businesses.

For more information, please visit the SPARK website: www.spark-online.org. If interested, please apply with your motivation letter and your CV (both in English) on https://vacancy.spark-online.organd until 19 October 2018. Please, with application send to us two references (phone number and email) which we can contact in the selection process.

All applications will be assessed on rolling basis; interviews can, therefore, take place before the application deadline. However, due to the large volume of applications we receive, we cannot respond to every applicant individually. There may be a delay between the deadline and the moment we contact selected applicants

If you have not received a reply we regret to inform that we have continued with other candidates.

Closing date: 2018-10-22

Context

COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale, is a humanitarian, non-confessional and independent organization founded in 1965 in Milan, Italy. For more than 50 years we have been dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and to supporting populations affected by wars, socio-economic crises or natural disasters in their path to recovery and sustainable development, by making use of the professionalism of local and international operators, and through our partnerships with public and private bodies and civil society organizations.

In Lebanon, COOPI has operated and developed humanitarian projects in South Lebanon during the years 2003-2005, while, since 2013, COOPI has been operating in Northern Lebanon to support most basic and pressing needs of Refugees and vulnerable host communities through a multi-sector and integrated approach. COOPI assists the targeted communities mainly by providing water, sanitation and hygiene assistance, shelter support, multi-purpose cash assistance and education support.

COOPI started a 24 months Solid Waste Management Project financed by EuropeAID, titled: SWaM Akkar. Supporting Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Jurd al-Kaytee, Akkar whose objective is to improve and to support integrated sustainable solid waste management within the Union of Municipalities of Jurd el-Kaytee in Akkar district, Nahr al-Bared river basin by: 1) introducing a Participative Waste Management Master Plan in Jurd al-Kaytee area; 2) mitigating the Municipal solid waste pollution in all the member municipalities; 3) sensitizing the Local authorities and local community on sustainable waste management and recycling. The programme will be implemented in collaboration of several partners, including the Union of Municipalities of Jurd al-Kaytee (UMoJK), three international partners expert in the sector, the American University of Beirut (AUB) and one local partner specialized in the sector.

Job description

He/she is responsible for the project s execution, in technical, economic/financial terms, in terms of resources management on field, and in terms of internal and external reporting in compliance with COOPI and the donor s procedures. He/she ensures the expected results attainment in budget management. As a programme manager, he/she is responsible for identifying opportunities for the organization and for developing plans to compete for these funding opportunities compliant with the Waste Management project; executing those plans, including oversight of pre-solicitation/pre-proposal activities, as well as proposal preparation and submission; and otherwise contributing to the Organization s external representation and internal fundraising efforts as they relate to the donors. The Programme Manager also plays a key role in liaison with local authorities and other relevant stakeholders, team leadership and security. The project has been set-up in the first months and now, with a sufficiently clear work-plan, organizational chart, and one first amendment submitted to the donor, the first year should be accompanied by the next project manager.

Direct supervisor / Reports to: HQ Area Manager

Duty station: Batroun and Akkar (in both the places a Guest House has been activated); frequent visits on the field and to Beirut when needed;

Responsabilities:

• Activity planning and management: in cooperation with the project staff, he/she plans and monitors the activities progress, in compliance with the contract signed with the donor and with COOPI and the donor s procedures.
• Administrative and financial management: in collaboration with the Project Administrator/Administrative Coordinator he/she plans all expenditures to make. He/she regularly monitors all made expenditures. He/she supervises accounting and the project cash safe/bank account management and, where there was no dedicated staff, he/she directly manages the accounting and the project cash safe/bank accounts, making use of the instruments made available by the organization (Desy). In cooperation with the Project Administrator and in coordination with the Administrative Coordinator he/she prepares the Purchases Plan. He/she ensures the organization and donor s procedures respect when purchasing goods and services.
• Reporting: in coordination with the Head of Mission ad with the Administrative Coordinator, he/she ensures the preparation, in compliance with the deadlines, of all financial and narrative reports interim and final expected by the project. He/she is responsible for the preparation of all formal communication and contract modifications requests (ex. budget modification) of the projects he manages.
• Staff Management: In coordination with the Head of Mission and in compliance with the country s rules/laws and with the COOPI s regulation in the country, he/she selects the local staff to be employed in projects, and manages any other project s expatriate staff. By making use of the organization s tools he/she evaluates the local staff employed for projects and he/she participates to the evaluation of his/her own project, upon request by his/her direct supervisor. He/she coordinates and supervises the work done by all the project staff, in compliance with the organization s security procedures. He/she is responsible for the initial and continuous training of the local staff under his/her responsibility.
• Goods management: he/she is responsible of the correct management of all goods purchased for the project, both directly and purchased by other offices/field offices. For all goods purchased by the project he/she updates the inventory, in cooperation with the Administrative Coordinator.
• Institutional relations: In relation to the project of his/her competence, he/she communicates with the donors officers, the local authorities which are competent in the aspects related to the project, the project s partners and beneficiaries, in compliance with the organization s guidelines.
• Waste Management Programme Developing: in relation to the Waste Management programme, he/she identifies and tracks relevant upcoming funding opportunities through advance intelligence gathering, partner relationships, and other available resources and informs the Area Manager; Represent the organization s business development interests at relevant meetings and events; Builds the network of the NGO (donors, institutional stakeholders, coordination and other NGHOs), and enhance connections to be aware of the gaps and humanitarian coverage in country and to develop the COOPI s programme;
• New projects writing: upon request by his/her direct supervisor, and cooperating with the project staff, he/she elaborates, writes and prepares all necessary documents to present new projects, in accordance with the organization s processes and procedures;
• Building COOPI s Network: Develops and maintains relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, donors, UN agencies and other NGOs) and represent COOPI at relevant state level meetings (e.g. state and local government, sector-coordination and security) in order to facilitate and ensure cooperation, partnerships and to be constantly aware of the context and of the possible funding opportunities.

Profile:

• Advanced degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field are preferred or equivalent work experience;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the humanitarian field as project or programme manager or in a similar position;
• Strong project management skill is a mandatory requirement;
• Demonstrated experience in the field and in the sector of Solid Waste Management will be an asset;
• Previous experience with EuropeAID will be a strong asset;
• Previous experience in country or in the region will be an asset;
• Working experience within an insecure environment with responsibility for security planning, monitoring and management;
• Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills;
• Strong supervisory abilities, and demonstrated capacity of teamwork and of coordination with relevant actors;
• Very good inter-personal and writing communication skills;
• Ability to organize work efficiently and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English;
• Knowledge of Arabic will be an asset;
• Computer literacy, with high proficiency in the use of standard office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Valid driving license.

https://coopi.org/it/posizione-lavorativa.html?id=3382&ln=

Closing date: 2018-10-22

Context

COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale, is a humanitarian, non-confessional and independent organization founded in 1965 in Milan, Italy. For more than 50 years we have been dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and to supporting populations affected by wars, socio-economic crises or natural disasters in their path to recovery and sustainable development, by making use of the professionalism of local and international operators, and through our partnerships with public and private bodies and civil society organizations.

In Lebanon, COOPI has operated and developed humanitarian projects in South Lebanon during the years 2003-2005, while, since 2013, COOPI has been operating in Northern Lebanon to support most basic and pressing needs of Refugees and vulnerable host communities through a multi-sector and integrated approach. COOPI assists the targeted communities mainly by providing water, sanitation and hygiene assistance, shelter support, multi-purpose cash assistance and education support.

COOPI started a 24 months Solid Waste Management Project financed by EuropeAID, titled: SWaM Akkar. Supporting Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Jurd al-Kaytee, Akkar whose objective is to improve and to support integrated sustainable solid waste management within the Union of Municipalities of Jurd el-Kaytee in Akkar district, Nahr al-Bared river basin by: 1) introducing a Participative Waste Management Master Plan in Jurd al-Kaytee area; 2) mitigating the Municipal solid waste pollution in all the member municipalities; 3) sensitizing the Local authorities and local community on sustainable waste management and recycling. The programme will be implemented in collaboration of several partners, including the Union of Municipalities of Jurd al-Kaytee (UMoJK), three international partners expert in the sector, the American University of Beirut (AUB) and one local partner specialized in the sector.

Job description

He/she is responsible for the project s execution, in technical, economic/financial terms, in terms of resources management on field, and in terms of internal and external reporting in compliance with COOPI and the donor s procedures. He/she ensures the expected results attainment in budget management. As a programme manager, he/she is responsible for identifying opportunities for the organization and for developing plans to compete for these funding opportunities compliant with the Waste Management project; executing those plans, including oversight of pre-solicitation/pre-proposal activities, as well as proposal preparation and submission; and otherwise contributing to the Organization s external representation and internal fundraising efforts as they relate to the donors. The Programme Manager also plays a key role in liaison with local authorities and other relevant stakeholders, team leadership and security. The project has been set-up in the first months and now, with a sufficiently clear work-plan, organizational chart, and one first amendment submitted to the donor, the first year should be accompanied by the next project manager.

Direct supervisor / Reports to: HQ Area Manager

Duty station: Batroun and Akkar (in both the places a Guest House has been activated); frequent visits on the field and to Beirut when needed;

Responsabilities:

• Activity planning and management: in cooperation with the project staff, he/she plans and monitors the activities progress, in compliance with the contract signed with the donor and with COOPI and the donor s procedures.
• Administrative and financial management: in collaboration with the Project Administrator/Administrative Coordinator he/she plans all expenditures to make. He/she regularly monitors all made expenditures. He/she supervises accounting and the project cash safe/bank account management and, where there was no dedicated staff, he/she directly manages the accounting and the project cash safe/bank accounts, making use of the instruments made available by the organization (Desy). In cooperation with the Project Administrator and in coordination with the Administrative Coordinator he/she prepares the Purchases Plan. He/she ensures the organization and donor s procedures respect when purchasing goods and services.
• Reporting: in coordination with the Head of Mission ad with the Administrative Coordinator, he/she ensures the preparation, in compliance with the deadlines, of all financial and narrative reports interim and final expected by the project. He/she is responsible for the preparation of all formal communication and contract modifications requests (ex. budget modification) of the projects he manages.
• Staff Management: In coordination with the Head of Mission and in compliance with the country s rules/laws and with the COOPI s regulation in the country, he/she selects the local staff to be employed in projects, and manages any other project s expatriate staff. By making use of the organization s tools he/she evaluates the local staff employed for projects and he/she participates to the evaluation of his/her own project, upon request by his/her direct supervisor. He/she coordinates and supervises the work done by all the project staff, in compliance with the organization s security procedures. He/she is responsible for the initial and continuous training of the local staff under his/her responsibility.
• Goods management: he/she is responsible of the correct management of all goods purchased for the project, both directly and purchased by other offices/field offices. For all goods purchased by the project he/she updates the inventory, in cooperation with the Administrative Coordinator.
• Institutional relations: In relation to the project of his/her competence, he/she communicates with the donors officers, the local authorities which are competent in the aspects related to the project, the project s partners and beneficiaries, in compliance with the organization s guidelines.
• Waste Management Programme Developing: in relation to the Waste Management programme, he/she identifies and tracks relevant upcoming funding opportunities through advance intelligence gathering, partner relationships, and other available resources and informs the Area Manager; Represent the organization s business development interests at relevant meetings and events; Builds the network of the NGO (donors, institutional stakeholders, coordination and other NGHOs), and enhance connections to be aware of the gaps and humanitarian coverage in country and to develop the COOPI s programme;
• New projects writing: upon request by his/her direct supervisor, and cooperating with the project staff, he/she elaborates, writes and prepares all necessary documents to present new projects, in accordance with the organization s processes and procedures;
• Building COOPI s Network: Develops and maintains relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, donors, UN agencies and other NGOs) and represent COOPI at relevant state level meetings (e.g. state and local government, sector-coordination and security) in order to facilitate and ensure cooperation, partnerships and to be constantly aware of the context and of the possible funding opportunities.

Profile:

• Advanced degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field are preferred or equivalent work experience;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the humanitarian field as project or programme manager or in a similar position;
• Strong project management skill is a mandatory requirement;
• Demonstrated experience in the field and in the sector of Solid Waste Management will be an asset;
• Previous experience with EuropeAID will be a strong asset;
• Previous experience in country or in the region will be an asset;
• Working experience within an insecure environment with responsibility for security planning, monitoring and management;
• Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills;
• Strong supervisory abilities, and demonstrated capacity of teamwork and of coordination with relevant actors;
• Very good inter-personal and writing communication skills;
• Ability to organize work efficiently and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English;
• Knowledge of Arabic will be an asset;
• Computer literacy, with high proficiency in the use of standard office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Valid driving license.

https://coopi.org/it/posizione-lavorativa.html?id=3382&ln=

Closing date: 2018-10-24

Vacancy Announcement

Field Programme Support Officer, P-4 (re-advertised)

Beirut, Lebanon

Deadline for Applications

24 October 2018

(10 October 2018 for internal applicants)

Duration

2 years, with the possibility of further extension

Vacancy Announcement Number

18-FO-LB-51

UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed professionals wishing to make a change.

Palestine refugees in Lebanon

Some 450,000 Palestine refugees are registered with UNRWA in Lebanon with around 53 per cent living in the 12 recognized refugee camps, all of which suffer from serious problems, including poverty, overcrowding, unemployment, poor housing conditions and lack of infrastructure. Because they are not formally citizens of another state, Palestine refugees are unable to claim the same rights as other foreigners living and working in Lebanon. Among the UNRWA fields, Lebanon has the highest percentage of Palestine refugees living in extreme poverty. UNRWA s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance.

Do you want to make a lasting difference?

If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for Palestine refugees in Lebanon, this role will give you the opportunity to support the coordination of programme and project planning processes within the Lebanon Field, ensuring the integration of cross-cutting themes (gender, protection, social inclusion), and to assist in the direction and coordination of all programmes.

The main responsibilitiesinclude:

Supporting the programme and project planning process and providing input, within the context of Agency Strategic and Programme framework, into cyclical two-year effective Field/Country Plan; building Field capacity to assess, deliver, monitor and evaluate Field interventions;

Managing the actual application of Programme Management Cycle (PMC); providing support to Programme Chiefs in carrying out all phases of PMC with due focus on project management; facilitating results-based programme plans built on evidence and logical frameworks; incorporating efficient use of inputs, indicators of impact, outcomes and outputs;

Assisting the Deputy Director of UNRWA Affairs (Programmes) in the direction and coordination of all programmes in the field, including health, education, relief and social services and microfinance programme, through integrated and cohesive project management framework;

Providing guidance to the Field Office to enhance quality of project management and ensuring effective results from the capacity and skill building; managing training courses on the PMC;

Integrating cross-cutting themes (gender, protection, social inclusion) with field-specific programme planning process.

Conditions of service

UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $71,332net tax free with post adjustment of 49.1%(subject to change without notice). All UNRWA duty stations (with the exception of Gaza and Syria) are family duty stations. Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:

Dependency allowances

Rental subsidy

Education grant for children

Home leave travel

6 weeks (30 working days) annual leave

Pension fund entitlements under the

UN Joint Staff Pension Fund

International health insurance; optional

life insurance

Disability protection

Additional information

The incumbent may be required to travel to UNRWA area of operations.

To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education

Advanced university degree (Master s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in programme management, public or business administration, social sciences, or any related subject; a first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree;

Work

experience

A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in programme or project management, including a minimum of four years international experience, outside your home country, at a senior level; sound knowledge of results-based management of humanitarian and development assistance programmes, as well as monitoring and evaluation;

Language(s)

Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Desirable qualifications:

Knowledge of UNRWA Rules and Directives, and of the sources from which they are compiled;

Good command of Arabic and French;

Working knowledge and experience of the Agency s operations in the Middle East, and knowledge of Middle Eastern culture.

You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;

Ability to plan and prioritize own work well under tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities;

Positive attitude and strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills;

Proven ability to exercise the initiative and resourcefulness necessary for prioritizing multiple clusters/components;

Proficiency in using computer software and applications used for social science research and analysis;

Evidence of utilization of planning tools and methodologies for the application of assessment, design, monitoring and evaluation purposes.

For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:

https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

How to apply

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.orgby creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.orgwill be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.

General information

UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality at all times. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity, and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

The retirement age for staff entering or re-entering service in the UN Common System after 1 January 1990 is 62 and 65 after 1 January 2014. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete a term of appointment will normally be considered.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

Date of issue: 26 September 2018/LF

How to apply

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.orgby creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.orgwill be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.

Closing date: 2018-10-24

• Plans and implement the shelter rehabilitation, housing and upgrading projects in line with the relevant overall Infrastructure and Camp Improvement (ICI) strategies and policies;

• Establishes priorities, in coordination with CFICIP, and detailed work plans on the basis of initial general study of urban planning needs for refugee camps reflecting the prevailing conditions in the host country and specific needs of the refugee community;

• Provides camp improvement solutions in order to durably improve the living conditions and urban environment in the Refugee Camp(s) including the development of Camp Improvement Plans utilising urban planning methodologies and reviews and updates these plans continuously;

• Coordinates participatory design meetings with community representatives and ensures that planning processes are taking into consideration refugees needs; coordinates the camp improvement plans with internal and external stakeholders such as host governments and municipalities and negotiates with them optimal planning proposals;

• Supervises physical and socio-economic surveys of shelters and living conditions in camps for compilation of detailed databases in accordance with the established criteria to support the development of proposals for shelter rehabilitation and upgrading of master plans in consultation with relevant stakeholders;

• Coordinates with the concerned Departments to ensure the implementation of an integrated planning process; liaises with RSSP to ensure assessment, identification of beneficiaries/target groups and implementation of a community driven participatory approach;

• Assesses the training needs and plans, coordinates and/or conducts training for all relevant staff to build and improve their capacities in his/her area of responsibility;

• Monitors and evaluates the implementation of camp development initiatives in camps under his/her purview; supervises the preparation of detailed design and tender/contract documents for Shelter Rehabilitation, Housing Programme and other community development projects;

• Provides monthly progress reports and monitors the situation to ensure that lessons learned are incorporated into the planning and design process as well as into the implementation phase of the project;

• Performs such other duties as may be required.

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.orgby creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.orgwill be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile is accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview will only be contacted by e-mail. No follow up phone calls will be made.

Closing date: 2018-10-24

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Operations and Advocacy Division, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), which is part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions.
This temporary job opening is being published for the position of Humanitarian Affairs Officer in Beirut, Lebanon. The Humanitarian Affairs Officer reports to the Head of Office.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Monitors, analyzes and reports on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/management or emergency situations in assigned country/area.
Organizes and prepares studies on humanitarian, emergency relief and related issues; organizes follow-up work, including interagency technical review meetings to support policy development work and decision-making on important issues.
Drafts and prepares regular situation papers/reports highlighting relevant operational factors affecting the humanitarian situation and response efforts.
Ensures appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms; provides information and advice on a range of related issues.
Partners with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate humanitarian and emergency assistance programmes and help ensure that latest findings, lessons learned, policy guidelines, etc. are incorporated into these activities, including gender-related considerations.
Provide substantial support to sector / cluster working groups as required and facilitate exchange on cross cutting issues.
Manages the production of appeals for international assistance; ensures the proper use and spending of donor contributions channeled through OCHA.
Assists in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Office s humanitarian work plan.
Establishes and maintains contacts with government officials, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, media, etc.
Undertakes and provides support and technical assistance to other field missions, e.g. participates in field trips to undertake in-depth reviews of specific country coordination mechanisms.
Prepares or contributes to the preparation of various written reports, documents and communications, e.g. drafts sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, parliamentary documents, briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondence, etc.
Reviews and provides advice on policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance.
Organizes and participates in work groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters.
Provides guidance to, and may supervise, new/junior staff.
Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of a range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related human rights issues, including approaches and techniques to address difficult problems. Demonstrates analytical capacity including ability to analyze and articulate the humanitarian dimension of issues which require a coordinated UN response. Ability to identify issues and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of problems. Ability to conduct research, including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the humanitarian rights situation in assigned country/area. Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human misery); ability to provide guidance to new/junior staff. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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.
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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master s degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area is required. Field experience in humanitarian affairs in a complex emergency or natural disaster context is required. Experience with inter-cluster/agency coordination in the humanitarian context is desirable. Experience in a humanitarian context in the Middle East is desirable. Experience in humanitarian context within the UN common system or other comparable international organisation is desirable.

Languages

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

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a desk review of the applications, an assessment exercise and/or a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This Temporary Job Opening (TJO) is open to internal and external candidates. The duration of the temporary appointment/assignment is for six months, with the possibility of extension (subject to extension of the mandate and/or availability of funds), and the selected candidate is expected to be deployed as soon as possible. A staff member holding a temporary appointment shall be regarded as an external candidate when applying for other positions and may apply for other temporary positions at any level, subject to section 5.7below and staff rule 4.16 (b) (ii). Therefore, a staff member holding a temporary appointment in the General Service or related categories may only apply to positions within those categories. For full information on eligibility requirements, please refer to section 5 of ST/AI/2010/4Rev.1 on Temporary Appointments. In its resolution 66/234, the General Assembly further "stressed that the Secretary-General should not recur to the practice of temporarily filling posts in the Professional and higher categories with General Service staff members who have not passed the General Service to Professional category examination other than on an exceptional basis, and requests the Secretary-General to ensure that temporary occupation of such posts by the General Service staff shall not exceed a period of one year, effective 1 January 2013 " Consequently, eligible candidates in the General Service or related categories for temporary job openings in the Professional category that have not passed the competitive examination may be selected only on an exceptional basis endorsed by the Office of Human Resources Management where no other suitable candidate could be identified. Upon separation from service, including, but not limited to, expiration or termination of, or resignation from, a fixed-term, continuing or permanent appointment, a former staff member will be ineligible for re-employment on the basis of a temporary appointment for a period of 31 days following the separation. In the case of separation from service on retirement, a former staff member will be ineligible for re-employment for a period of three months following the separation. This equally applies, mutatis mutandis, with respect to a former or current staff member who has held or holds an appointment in another entity applying the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules and who applies for a temporary position with the Secretariat. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. An external candidate selected for this position is bound by the prevailing condition of the staff selection system under ST/AI/2010/3, as amended, and ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1. A staff member holding a temporary appointment who is recruited in the Professional and above categories on a temporary appointment and placed on a position authorized for one year or longer may not apply for or be reappointed to his/her current position within six months of the end of his/her current service. This provision does not apply to staff members holding temporary appointments and placed on positions authorized for one year or more in duty stations authorized for peacekeeping operations or special political missions. The expression "Internal candidates", shall mean staff members who have been recruited after a competitive examination under staff rule 4.16 or after the advice of a central review body under staff rule4.15. Please note that candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101,paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law. For information on special post allowance, please refer to ST/AI/1999/17. For more details on the administration of temporary appointments please refer to ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1. The Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and administrative issuances governing staff appointments can be viewed at: http://www.un.org/hr_handbook/English. Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human right saw and international humanitarian law. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account holder homepage. Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date. IMPORTANT: Candidates found suitable and not selected for the announced duty station, may be selected for deployment to other duty stations. The selection will be for similar functions with similar requirements at the same level.

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 or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, 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.
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.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS BANK ACCOUNTS.

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Closing date: 2018-10-26

ACTED

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people s potential.

ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.

We go the last mile: ACTED s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. With a team of 4,600 national staff 400 international staff, ACTED is active in 37 countries and implements more than 500 projects a year reaching over 14 million beneficiaries.

ACTED Lebanon

ACTED has been present in Lebanon since 2006, with a coordination office in the capital Beirut and an operational base in Akkar. In response to the Syrian crisis, ACTED Lebanon delivers support to refugee and host communities, responding simultaneously to emergency and development needs through a community-driven approach. The NGO also implements projects to rehabilitate infrastructure and territories, and supports civil society and micro-enterprises in the health, education and environment sectors.

You will be in charge of

1. Grant Management

• Contract follow-up
• Communicate contractual obligations in particular with regards to reporting deadlines to Programme, AMEU and FLATS team;
• When any issue is identified in meeting deliverables in the given timeframe and budget, inform relevant staff in country and seek ACTED HQ Program Department advice on potential solutions that would meet donor rules.
• Reporting
• Participate in and take minutes of kick-off and close out meetings for each project
• Write quality narrative reports, reflecting the progress and status of projects in a transparent, timely and professional manner, in liaison with ACTED HQ GMU and finance, which will contribute ultimately to steady cash inflow;
• Work in close relation with AMEU to incorporate AME data (incl. data on input, process, output, outcome and impact indicators, lessons learnt and best practices) in reports and review M&E reports from AMEU;
• Liaise with FLATS teams when preparing reports, especially with finance to ensure greater coherence between financial and narrative reports by crosschecking the matching of data in the narrative and financial reports;
• Contribute to the monthly update of the Reporting Follow Up (RFU) and ensure smooth and regular communication with ACTED HQ GMU.
• Address ad hoc requests from donors in liaison with the CD, Programme and support teams.
• Partner Follow-up
• Ensure partners report to ACTED in a timely and qualitative manner as per the requirements of the grant agreement.

2. Internal Coordination

• Internal Coordination and Communication
• Facilitate interdepartmental communication and information sharing from the Base, to the Area, Capital, and even up to the regional and HQ offices by taking minutes of the various ACTED coordination meetings
• Send meeting minutes in a timely manner to HQ;
• Inform ACTED HQ GMU and finance of latest developments, opportunities and challenges so that GMU can best advice on the way forward.
• Filing
• File properly contractual project documents both in hard and soft copies;
• Update regularly the Resource Centre at the office with appropriate and relevant external and internal resources.

3. External Communication

Contribute to ACTED external communication strategy by feeding regularly ACTED HQ Communication Department with informal updates on projects, a flash news, pictures, articles on projects progress and/or specific events for ACTED communication tools, including, but not limited to, ACTED Newsletter, websites and ACTED Annual Report,

4. Fundraising

• External relations
• Update regularly a directory of donors, international and local NGOs, other partners and stakeholders;
• Contribute when required to the reporting to national and local authorities as required by ACTED registration/legal status in country;
• In the absence of Technical Coordinators, participate in key clusters and/or working group meetings;
• Contribution to proposal development
• Contribute when required to the development of fundraising documents (Expression of Interests/concept notes/proposals) in line with ACTED country strategy and donor requirements and in close collaboration with ACTED HQ GMU (Grant Management Unit) and finance;
• Liaise with Area Coordinators, Project Managers and Technical Coordinators to ensurethat proposals are relevant and technically sound;
• Incorporate learning from previous interventions (e.g. lessons learnt and best practices) into new proposals,
• Contracting
• Contribute to addressing in a timely manner all comments by donors on proposals in liaison with relevant staff in country and ACTED HQ GMU and finance

Expected skills and qualifications

• Postgraduate diploma in international relations/political sciences
• Previous related work experience, w/knowledge of proposal writing and donor relations
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to work in an unstable security environment moving
• Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions

Conditions

Status : volunteer

• Living allowance of 300 USD
• Lodging and food provided in the ACTED Guesthouse
• Flights tickets in and out + Visa taken in charge by ACTED
• Provision of medical and repatriation insurances

Please send your application including cover letter and CV to jobs@acted.orgunder Ref: PDI/LEB

Closing date: 2018-10-26

ARK Group DMCC is a stabilisation, development and conflict transformation consultancy that provides research-informed analysis and policy recommendations, as well as evidence-based interventions, in conflict-affected areas from the Palestinian camps of Lebanon and Yemen to Iraq and Syria on behalf of public and private sector clients. Working with and through local communities, we seek to understand and then mitigate the negative effects of conflict and instability to enhance community safety and promote human security, development and economic opportunity.

For the past five years ARK has been at the forefront of the regional response to the Syrian conflict. Working for governmental donors, ARK has supported conflict-affected communities on the ground. Programmes have included sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) responses and launching the programme of life-saving support to Syria s Civil Defence teams. We have a highly dynamic, capable, multinational team with offices in Dubai, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, London and Washington DC.

ARK seeks an experienced and dynamic Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) Manager to lead project M&E across ARK s portfolio of programming in Lebanon.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Lebanon Country Team implementation team in the development and implementation of innovative monitoring and evaluation of ARK work.
• Lead project design activities including the development of project theories of change and strategic frameworks (Logical Frameworks) and associated indicators and targets.
• Develop M&E plans and tools, implement, and train others in their use.
• Assure high quality and reliable data collection, both by conducting and commissioning primary research.
• Monitor project activities, outputs and progress towards anticipated results and regularly brief Country Manager and Project Managers, including identification of areas where work is underperforming.
• Work with data platforms, databases and select technologies to capture and organise data.
• Determine and deploy quantitative and qualitative data analysis procedures.
• Develop, in coordination with other team members monthly, quarterly and annual reports depending on project requirements.
• Disseminate evaluation findings and project results to donors and other stakeholders as agreed with ARK management
• Conduct programme analysis or special studies as requested
• Contribute to institutional learning processes

• Manage project DME staff, ensuring timely delivery of key tasks and professional development**REQUIREMENTS**

• Five years progressively responsible M&E experience in a development/stabilisation setting

• Proven successful performance in complex/conflict settings

• Demonstrated experience managing/developing M&E systems for major donors

• Advanced degree in relevant field

• Demonstrated knowledge of research methods and proven analytical skills

• Strong commitment to values of data-based decision making, transparency, methodological rigor and programme learning

• Fluent Arabic and English language skills

Interested applicants may apply on our company website: https://ark-group-dmcc.workable.com/jobs/836703