All UN jobs in Rabat, Morocco

Closing date: 2019-04-02

I. Position Information

Position Title:Project Associate

Agency:UNODC

Type of Contract:Service Contract (SC)

Level:SB-3

Duty Station:Rabat, Morocco

ContractDuration:1 Year with renewable possibility, subject to availability of funds

II. Organizational Context

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the regional Project Officer, the Project Associate provides ongoing project and administrative assistance and support to the Action Against Corruption in the MENA Region project, performing a variety of standard administrative processes ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Project Associate works in collaboration with the operations, programme and project staff in the CO to exchange information and ensure consistent services delivery.

III. Functions/Key Expected Results

Summary of Key Functions:

• Provide support to management of ongoing project activities
• Support to administrative and logistical services
• Support to project maintenance and assets management
• Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing

• Any other task assigned by the Supervisor

• Ensures provision of support to management of ongoing project activities, focusing on achievement of the following results: Provide inputs in the elaboration of work plan

• Assist in arranging logistics, preparing agenda and coordinating with related stakeholders for organizing workshops as and when required

• Assist in minutes taking for program/project meetings and in drafting research reports as required

• Assist in coordinating of the planned events of the project

• Assist in drafting inputs for the project s reports

• Ensures effectiveadministrative and logistical services, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Contacts with visitors and project personnel, arrangement of appointments and meetings, acting as an interpreter when required and/or taking minutes.

• Compilation and preparation of briefing and presentation materials, speeches, background information and documentation for meetings and missions.

• Translation of simple correspondences from Arabic to English and vice versa, when needed.

• Maintenance of records/ documents/ files relating to the project in a user-friendly manner

• Be responsible for assigned correspondence and other admin tasks including creating E-requisitions

• Arrangements of travel and hotel reservations, preparation of travel authorizations, processing requests for visas, identity cards and other documents

• Administrative support to conferences, workshops, retreats

• Arrangement of vehicle transportation, regular vehicle maintenance and insurance

• Assistance in proper control of supporting documents for payments and financial reports

• Check related forms delivered by Implementing partners for completion before submitting to the Finance Associate for verification

• Proper receipting of goods and services

• Preparation of routine correspondence, faxes, memorandum and reports to partners

• Extracting, inputting, copying and filing data from various sources as required

• Maintain a proper filing system for financial records ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials

• Assisting in organizing, executing and coordinating logistical requirements by drawing up an event time-line, programme schedule and checklist for successful holding of events

• Custodian for management of office stationery supplies including maintenance of stock list of stationery, distribution of stationery as required by staff and keeping a log of distribution.

• Extraction of data from various sources.

• Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to head of unit.

• Assistance in the preparation of budget, provision of information for audit.

• Provide support to maintenance and assets management, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Act as a backup to the Asset Focal point in the maintenance of records on assets management

• Maintenance of files and records relevant to office maintenance

• Provision of support to maintenance of common premises and common services

• Support knowledge building and knowledge sharingin the CO, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Participation in the training for the operations/programme staff

• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

IV. Competencies

Main Competencies and Success Factors:

Professionalism: Understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to crime prevention and criminal justice, and international relations. Knowledge of the mandates, priorities and operational modalities of UNODC. Good analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues; sound judgement and political sensibility.

Communication: Excellent and effective communication (spoken, written and presentational) skills. Ability to prepare, consolidate inputs and finalize all types of communication material.

Teamwork:Good inter-personal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnership and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender.

Planning and organizing:Ability to plan own work, manage conflicting priorities and to use time efficiently. Ability to organize and implement activities and outputs. Ability to maintain focus and pay attention to details.

• Demonstrates commitment to UNODC s mission, vision and values.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
• Self-development, initiative-taking
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
• Creating synergies through self-control
• Managing conflict
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others.
• Informed and transparent decision making

Functional Competencies:

Building Strategic Partnerships

Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position

Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks

Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Promoting Organizational Change and Development

Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions

Design and Implementation of Management Systems

Uses information/databases/other management systems

Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management

Gathers and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems

V. Recruitment Qualifications:

Education:University degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Social Sciences, International Relations and any other related field.

Experience:5 years of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level.Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).Experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Language:Excellent written and oral English, French and Arabic languages

Interested candidates should apply through the following link no later than COB 2 April 2019:
https://jobs.partneragencies.net/erecruitjobs.html?JobOpeningId=22067&hrs_jo_pst_seq=1&hrs_site_id=2

Closing date: 2019-04-30

Le/la conseiller( re) volontaire sera amen conseiller, assister et appuyer techniquement l quipe du partenaire dans leur travail concernant les communications internes et externes.

Concr tement, les volontaires peuvent tre amen s r aliser les t ches suivantes :

• Identifier et analyser les outils et strat gies de communication interne et externe;
• Appuyer l laboration d un plan de communication interne et externe en troite collaboration avec l' quipe de communication;
• Assurer une bonne mise en uvre du plan de communication en troite collaboration avec l' quipe de communication en y associant les responsables des p les et les responsables de programmes;
• Identifier les besoins et organiser des modules de formations en communication aupr s des responsables des p les et les responsables de programme;
• Accompagner l' quipe de communication dans la capitalisation et la diffusion de des exp riences et initiatives innovantes au travers des m dias sociaux;
• Dans la mesure du possible, faciliter la recherche et la mise en contact avec des partenaires pour une p rennit de l action de d veloppement de la communication et la production de supports;
• Fournir des recommandations et du soutien technique pour le d but de la production de mat riel ou autre moyen consid r comme prioritaire dans le calendrier d'ex cution du plan de communication;
• Contribuer la collecte et l analyse des donn es;
• R diger des articles sur le travail r alis en lien avec la protection des droits de l enfant, entre autres pour le site du consortium IBCR/ASFC.
  Les mandats sont de nature volontaire. Tous les frais li s l affectation (nourriture, logement, assurances, billet d avion) sont couverts par le programme. Le mandat est non-accompagn . Les co ts reli s l accompagnement du/de la conjoint-e et des enfants ne sont pas couverts. Les volontaires doivent participer des s ances de formation et pr paration pr -d part.
  http://www.cooperationvolontaireasfcibcr.com/participez/mandats-offerts-actuellement/conseiller-ere-en-communication-maroc/

Les candidat-e-s int ress -e-s doivent pr senter leur dossier de candidature (lettre de motivation et curriculum vitae) en fran ais en postulant sur le site internet au lien suivant : http://www.cooperationvolontaireasfcibcr.com/participez/

Nous remercions tou(te)s les candidat(e)s de leur int r t. Toutefois, seules les personnes s lectionn es pour une entrevue seront contact es.

Closing date: 2019-04-30

SOS Villages d Enfants est reconnue d utilit publique et est active depuis 1985. Sa mission est de venir en aide des enfants vuln rables et de leur permettre de construire leur avenir. Plus de 800 enfants sont pris en charge quotidiennement.

Poste : Assistant au coordinateur des Parrainages internationaux

Sous la supervision de la Directrice du D partement Collecte de Fonds et de la Responsable parrainage international vos principales missions sont :

• Assister le Coordinateur National de Parrainage pour assurer des services de qualit aux parrains internationaux

• Soutenir le NSPO pour la r alisation des vid os et photos, veiller leur qualit ;

• Fournir un cycle continu d informations et de services aux parrains internationaux

• Sauvegarder les donn es personnelles des enfants, de leurs familles, des parrains et des employ s de SOS

• Suppl er le Coordonnateur National des Parrainages en cas d absence ou emp chement

• Assurer la traduction des correspondances, articles et autres documents en anglais et/ou fran ais.

• Collaborer avec le F2F afin de fournir les informations demand es pour alimenter les histoires pour les parrains.

Profil recherch :

• Un dipl me Bac+4/5

• Bonne connaissances en montage vid os et photos

• Int r t pour le milieu humanitaire

• Aptitude voyager dans le pays et parfois l'ext rieur du pays.

• Bonne ma trise de l anglais, du fran ais et de l arabe ;

• Tr s bonnes capacit s r dactionnelles en fran ais et en anglais.

Merci de nous parvenir vos candidatures l adresse suivante en mentionnant le titre du poste en objet : Jihane.Benchekroun@sos-maroc.org

Closing date: 2019-04-30

Reports to:Director of Biodiversity and Crop Improvement Program (BCIP)

Location:Rabat, Morocco

Advertisement date:20 March 2019

Closing date:30 April 2019

(or until the position is filled)

Main purpose of position

ICARDA is seeking a principal scientist to Head the Genetic Resources, Pre-breeding and Gene Bank Operations of ICARDA, within the Biodiversity and Crop Improvement Program (BCI). ICARDA has a global mandate for the improvement of barley, lentils and faba bean in developing countries, and it works in close collaboration with CIMMYT under One Global Wheat Program, and with ICRISAT under One Global Chickpea Program. The ICARDA genebanks hold currently 157.000 accessions of barley, wheat, legumes, temperate forage and rangeland species. The Genetic Resources, Pre-breeding and Gene Bank Operations of ICARDA is developing practical approaches to manage and enhance the use of plant genetic resources (biodiversity) and curates ICARDA s mandated species using best practices for multiplication/regeneration, characterization/evaluation, documentation, distribution, and acquisition.

The responsibilities of Head of the Genetic Resources, Pre-breeding and Gene Bank Operations fall under the following main areas:

1) Research leadership: a) Developing practical approaches to managing and enhancing the use of plant genetic resources (biodiversity); b) Curation of ICARDA s mandated species using best practices for multiplication/regeneration, characterization/evaluation, documentation, distribution, and acquisition; c) developing and publishing high quality research to support the above-mentioned activities

2) Management: effective and efficient management of the human and financial resources of the Genetic Resources, Pre-breeding and Gene Bank Department.

About ICARDA

The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is an international autonomous, non-profit, research organization supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

ICARDA s mission is to reduce poverty, enhance food, water and nutritional security, as well as environmental health in the face of global challenges including climate change. We do this through innovative science, strategic partnerships, linking research to development and capacity development that take into account gender equality and the role of youth in transforming the dry areas. ICARDA works in partnership with governments, universities, civil society, national agricultural research organization, other CGIAR research Centers, and the private sector. With its temporary Headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, ICARDA operates in regional and country offices across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. For more information: www.icarda.org

Main responsibilities

• Set annual objectives and work plans for the Department
• Overall coordination of genetic resources activities in close collaboration with the genebank managers in Lebanon, Morocco and Syria
• Ensure best practices for efficient conservation of genetic resources held by ICARDA including the production of Standard Operating Procedures for various ICARDA core genebank activities
• Contribute to the implementation of various core genebank activities as required
• Supervise the documentation and maintenance of database
• Supervise the conservation of rhizobium collection
• Ensure that the seed and rhizobium collections conserved by ICARDA and their related information are safe duplicated in other locations
• Coordinate with seed health testing, that all incoming and outgoing shipments are tested against quarantine diseases
• Contribute to general public awareness, through the dissemination of the publications and other outputs of the gene bank activities, using appropriate communication channels.
• Advising students and interns and coordinating training courses related to conservation and use of genetic resources
• Develop and nurture effective collaborations with other researchers and partners
• Publish research results in international referred (ISI) journals, international fora and in popular media
• Advise NARS leaders and policy makers as requested on policies and legislations related to access and benefit sharing of genetic resources
• Represent ICARDA in the Genebank Platform and in other fora related to conservation and use of genetic resources
• Leverage additional funding to ensure proper conservation of genetic resources
• Coordinate the activities related to acquiring the infrastructure and the equipment needed in the relocation sites as well as the process of reconstruction of active and base collections in Lebanon and Morocco, and safety duplication in reliable genebanks and Svalbard Global Seed Vault
• Ensure proper reporting to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, the FAO commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, the Genebank Platform and others as requested
• In the context of ICADA s risk management framework, effectively manage the risks associated with management of genebank activities
• Introgress useful genes/alleles identified from various crop genepools, contribute to field evaluation by breeders, and association mapping techniques
• Develop marker systems to track the identified useful alleles
• Maximize time /efficiency of introgression by means of molecular techniques, including genomic selection as a pre-breeding approach (landrace x landrace, landrace x elite, elite x elite)
• Establish and/or maintain collaborations with Global Centers of Excellence to review, validate and implement new techniques for pre-breeding
• Provide training to staff of the national programs, including provision of training materials
• Effectively manage the financial resources of the Section, including budget development and spending oversight, and submission timely financial reports to donors
• Lead, motivate and effectively manage the scientific and support staff of the Section.

Education, qualifications and experience

Essential qualifications and competencies

PhD in Genetics, taxonomy, bioinformatics or other related areas

At least twelve years experience combining scientific research related to conservation of genetic resources and management of genebanks and management of financial and human resources

Strong publication record in relevant international referred journals

Proven track record in fund raising

Demonstrated ability to effectively build, lead and manage diverse teams of talented scientists from different disciplines and cultures

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment

Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact and communicate research outputs and impacts with diverse audiences

Excellent written and spoken English

Knowledge of international legislations and policies related to access and benefit sharing of genetic resources

Desirable qualifications and competencies

Knowledge of Arabic and/or French is an advantage

Terms of appointment, salary and benefits

This is an internationally recruited position for which ICARDA offers an attractive compensation package including a competitive salary, housing allowance, non-contributory retirement plan, medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, five months maternity leave, 15 days paternity leave. All benefits are denominated and paid in US Dollars. The successful candidate will be offered an initial contract of 3 years, renewable subject to continued need for the position and satisfactory performance. The first year will be probationary period.

ICARDA is committed to increasing women representation in its workforce and strongly encourages applications from women.

Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please apply online at www.icarda.org/iea/by 30 April 2019. Applications will still be considered until the position is filled.

Closing date: 2019-05-31

SOS Villages d Enfants est reconnue d utilit publique et est active depuis 1985. Sa mission est de venir en aide des enfants vuln rables et de leur permettre de construire leur avenir. Plus de 800 enfants sont pris en charge quotidiennement.

Poste : Charg (e) Collecte de Fonds Publics et Plaidoyer

Sous la supervision de la Directrice Nationale et de la Directrice du D partement Collecte de Fonds vos principales missions sont :

• D velopper les partenariats avec les organismes tatiques, ambassades et ONG ainsi que les bailleurs de fonds internationaux,

• Repr senter l'organisation l'int rieur et l'ext rieur (conf rences, groupes de travail et r seaux nationaux ou internationaux),

• Elaborer une strat gie de plaidoyer de l Association en tenant compte des orientations de la f d ration,

• Suivre et analyser les tendances et d veloppements de la l gislation et des pratiques nationales en mati re de prise en charge de l enfant susceptibles d affecter le travail de l AN et proposer des actions de plaidoyer qui en tiennent compte,

• Participer l laboration des rapports demand s par le bureau r gional,

Profil recherch :

• Un dipl me Bac+4/5 en d veloppement, sciences sociales, juridiques, ou quivalent

• Au moins 5 ans d'exp rience professionnelle dans la gestion des programmes humanitaires ;

• Ma trise des approches bas es sur les droits humains et ax es sur les r sultats ;

• Ma trise du processus de montage projets

• Connaissances en droits de l'enfant, la prise en charge alternative, la d sinstitutionalisation, le d veloppement des familles et des communaut s, la politique d inclusion, le genre etc.

• Aptitude voyager dans le pays et parfois l'ext rieur du pays.

• Bonne ma trise de l anglais, du fran ais et de l arabe ;

• Tr s bonnes capacit s r dactionnelles en fran ais et en arabe.

Merci de nous parvenir vos candidatures l adresse suivante en mentionnant le titre du poste en objet : Jihane.Benchekroun@sos-maroc.org