United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

UNDP Ethiopia Vacancy 2021| Environmentalist/Geographer – UNHABITAT (4+ Positions) Job Background The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.   Through its Regional Office for Africa (ROAf), located in Nairobi, Kenya, UN-Habitat has been supporting African governments to take early action to position themselves for predominately urban populations to achieve sustainable urbanization and the right to adequate housing for all, within the framework of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda – particularly Sustainable Development Goal 11 to “make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable” – and the New Urban Agenda.   Since 1998, the UN-Habitat has implemented several...

UNDP Vacancy in Ethiopia | Legal Expert (UNHABITAT), 10+ Positions Job Background                 The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.   Through its Regional Office for Africa (ROAf), located in Nairobi, Kenya, UN-Habitat has been supporting African governments to take early action to position themselves for predominately urban populations to achieve sustainable urbanization and the right to adequate housing for all, within the framework of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda – particularly Sustainable Development Goal 11 to “make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable” – and the New Urban Agenda....

ackground Contexte   Le Plan d’appui des Nations Unies (PNUS), qui couvre la période 2018-2030, sert de véhicule pour articuler et opérationnaliser les engagements du système des Nations Unies et des partenaires de la région. Il s’appuie sur les progrès réalisés par l’UNISS à ce jour, tout en réalignant son attention sur les Objectifs de développement durable (ODD), l’Agenda 2063 de l’Union africaine et les priorités fondamentales des partenaires nationaux et régionaux ; dans les domaines de la paix, de la sécurité et du développement dans la région. Par l’intermédiaire de l’UNSP, l’ONU s’engage à renforcer les initiatives nationales et régionales et à fournir une plate-forme par laquelle l’expertise et les capacités régionales étendues de...

Background Instructions to Applicants: Click on the "Apply now" button. Input your information in the appropriate Sections: personal information, language proficiency, education, resume and motivation. Upon completion of the first page, please hit "submit application" tab at the end of the page. Please ensure that CV or P11 and the Cover letter are combined in one file.   Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.? A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position. Three writing samples.   Travel: UNDP will cover the cost of travel of the individual to the duty station, as well as their...

Background The office/unit/project structure and context: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Finance is mandated to formulate economic cooperation and fiscal policies that particularly serve as a basis for taxes, development plan and budget, mobilizing and administering external resources, installing modern, efficient, effective and accountable public finance and property administration and controlling system. The Ministry of Finance is principally responsible for formulating economic cooperation policies and strategies, lead and coordinate bilateral and multilateral economic cooperation, and manage partnerships with international and regional organizations. It has the essential role to mobilize, consolidate and blend financial resources from development partners to sustainably finance national development priorities. The Government of Ethiopia is striving to address the challenges posed by climate change through its Climate Resilient Green Economy...

Background Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative Operations, the Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator manages ICT services and resources, develops, and implements ICT management systems, provides information management tools and ensures the technology infrastructure running smoothly. The Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator is responsible for review and advice on the use of new technologies that improve the office productivity. S/he promotes a client-oriented approach.   The Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator also works closely with the HQ/BMS/ITM Unit to solve complex ICT-related problems in RBA region. The incumbent establishes close links with Country Offices to coordinate and provide services and advice to the Country Offices. The Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator is the focal point for ICT/Digital related matters for Country Offices in RBA Region. S/he proactively collects the day-to-day problems associated with ICT/Digital matters...

Background UN-Habitat is the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future with a mission of promoting socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all. It is present in Ethiopia since 1998.   While providing its support to sustainable urban development in Ethiopia, UN-Habitat has developed a guiding document called UN-Habitat Country Programme for Ethiopia (2016-2020). Building on global frameworks such as SDG 11, the New Urban Agenda and Ethiopia’s 2nd Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP II), the country programme is organized around four pillars: (i) Urban Regional Planning, (ii) Urban Resilience, (iii) Housing and Urban Basic Services, (iv) Urban Monitoring and Research Advocacy. It also considers cross cutting issues such as Awareness Raising - Participatory Approach Capacity Development - Technical Advice - Policy Support. Subsequently, UN-Habitat and the Ministry of...

Background UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP’s policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan.   Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP’s Strategic Plan.  BPPS’s staff provides technical advice to Country Offices; advocates for UNDP corporate messages,...