Background Information - Job-specific
The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund is a public-private partnership committed to saving lives and improving the well being of people by improving access to sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health hygiene. The Fund will invest in country led programmes to accelerate progress and sustainable impact toward the achievement of SDG 6.2.
The Fund will maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of international development assistance and national investment. Staff at the Fund manage grants, coordinate with partners,support countries, monitor and evaluate results, report on progress, manage donor relations and raise funds.
At the core of the new architecture is a country funding model designed to be an efficient and effective mechanism that can operate at scale and deliver impact and supported by a suite of policies that define how funding is to be invested. The SHF uses innovative finance mechanisms, including co-financing by recipient countries, to secure sustainable funding and the long term sustainability of its programs.
The SHF is looking for mission-oriented, collaborative, open minded and flexible candidates who are passionate about global development.
Role of the Governance adviser
Governance of the SHF is through the Board and its Committees. The SHF governance framework provides the structure through which the purpose, mission and objectives of the organisation are set, and the means of attaining those objectives and monitoring their performance are determined.
The purpose of this role is to support the Board Chair via the Executive Director on the implementation of the new SHF Board. The role will facilitate the governance activities of the SHF to ensure that the Board has the advice and resources it needs to perform its responsibilities, and that the records of its actions reflect that it has done so.
Functional Responsibilities
Support the establishment and ongoing operations of the SHF Board
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Support the development and implementation of governance related, policies, processes and procedures that facilitate the board’s operations.
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Oversee and/or coordinate the planning, preparation and logistics for Board and Committee meetings.
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Provide substantive support to governance related meetings, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
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Liaise with ED to ensure smooth running of Board and Committees meetings to facilitate strategic decision making that furthers the organisation’s purpose and strategy based on quality information and documents.
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Liaise with Board members to fulfil requests for information.
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Maintaining a record of Board decisions and how they have been implemented; facilitating flow of information between Board, Executive Director and Secretariat.
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Ensure the proper induction of Board members by preparing appropriate information and documentation as required.
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Facilitate the planning, preparation and logistics of visits to donor countries by Board members if required.
Governance
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Assist in governance policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
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Maintain and update the governance framework, including monitoring compliance.
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Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned governance programmes/projects; monitors and analyzes implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant stakeholders; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
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Research, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
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Provide timely, high quality, strategic and operational governance advice and support.
Support to the Chair of the Board
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Ensure the effective and efficient management of the Chair function, through governance relations, outreach, diplomacy, and communication.
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Organize, coordinate and oversee Chair’s representational activities on behalf of the SHF Board.
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Undertake any other activities as requested by the ED to support the Chair
Knowledge management and innovation
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Contribute to the development and introduction of innovation to ensure SHF is continually incorporating best practice governance approaches.
The effective and successful achievement of results by the Governance Advisor, will support the SHF to achieve its vision of addressing the sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health gap; raise, catalyse and invest resources to accelerate delivery of sustainable sanitation and hygiene services for people with the highest burden and lowest ability to respond.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
- A Master’s degree in public administration, economics, law, political sciences, social sciences or related field is required.
- A bachelor's degree with a combination of two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the master's degree.
Experience
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience is required in the areas of international development affairs, diplomacy, outreach, facilitation, analysis, or advice and reporting.
- A successful track record of interacting with high level officials and intergovernmental bodies working with complex and sensitive issues.
- Experience of working with bilateral and multilateral development agencies, including an aptitude for, and knowledge of, current issues in development is desirable.
Full working knowledge of English is essential. Knowledge of another official UNOPS language, particularly French, is an asset
Competencies
| Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization. |
| Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion. |
| Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. |
| Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). |
| Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. |
| Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. |
| Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. |
| Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. |
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Fixed Term Staff Contract
Contract level: ICS 11 / P4
Contract duration: One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
This is an internal vacancy and only WSSCC personnel with active contract at the time of application are eligible to be considered for this position.
Appointment to this position is subject to the establishment of SHF and funding availability.
For more details about United Nations staff contracts, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/UN-Staff-Contracts.aspx
Additional Considerations
- Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
- Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
- For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
- The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
Background Information - UNOPS
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.
UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.
Working with us
UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.
Diversity
With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.
Work life harmonization
UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.