Contract Duration- 3 months Working arrangement: Home Based UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. TERMS OF REFERENCE The purpose of this consultancy is to support UNICEF Italy in strengthening the delivery and quality of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for migrant and refugee children and adolescents, in particular through the technical support and capacity development for staff and implementing partners. Within this framework, the consultancy will contribute to strengthening system-level coordination, improving knowledge exchange and supporting the development of practical tools and approaches to enhance MHPSS service provision across national and territorial levels. If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: External ToR TMC0001661 n.pdf Minimum requirements: Education: Master’s degree in psychology, social work, education or related topics Work Experience: - At least 7 years of professional experience working in areas related to MHPSS and the support of vulnerable children, including migrant and refugee children - Proven experience in the development and roll-out of trainings Language Requirements: - Fluency in Italian and English is required. Knowledge/Expertise/Skills: - Proven knowledge of Italian migration and child protection systems Desirables: - Experience working with UNICEF or other UN agencies, particularly in the areas of child protection and/or migration, or identity systems. - Familiarity with child protection standards, including the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPMS) Applicants are requested to submit at least one (maximum two) writing samples demonstrating relevant experience in the development and roll-out of trainings. Samples should meet the following criteria: - - Be authored or co-authored by the applicant or clearly indicate the applicant’s contribution - Be relevant to the assignment, such as: - MHPSS - child protection - migration and/or asylum Applications without samples will not be considered For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System): - An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV) - Cover letter - A separate financial proposal Financial proposal TMC0001661 n.docx Remarks: UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

• Provide technical leadership on ESIA projects across North Africa. • Lead complex ESIAs for renewables, energy, infrastructure and mining sectors. • Act as primary technical advisor to clients, regulators, and lenders • Interface directly with regulators, regional environmental agencies, and international financing institutions. • Align projects with international standards (IFC PS, World Bank ESS, EBRD PRs, Equator Principles). • Provide strategic environmental risk advice at the feasibility and concept design stage. • Oversee preparation, technical review, and submission of high-quality ESIA and permitting documentation. • Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery • Drive business development within the ESIA space, including proposal leadership and client development.

Make a difference. Be happy. Grow your career. The Principal Consultant – ERP Services (Infor / Lawson Technical Services) provides senior-level technical leadership and application support for clients operating within Infor CloudSuite (FSM, HRT) and Infor Lawson S3 Payroll (Single Tenant) environments. This role serves as a technical subject matter expert responsible for system stability, integrations, interfaces, environment management, incident resolution, and Infor release coordination. The Principal Consultant works closely with client IT teams, client technical and functional resources, and Infor Support to maintain reliable ERP operations and ensure technical readiness across production and non-production environments. This role supports ongoing system operations and optimization and does not include functional processing, end-user training, or business configuration activities. Key Responsibilities The Principal Consultant, ERP Services-Infor, will have the following responsibilities, which include but are not limited to: - Serve as the technical lead for Infor CloudSuite (FSM, HRT) and Lawson S3 Payroll across production and non‑production environments - Provide day-to-day technical application support, including system health monitoring, scheduled jobs, batch processing, and background services - Lead incident management by troubleshooting issues through application, job, and integration log analysis, and coordinating with Infor Support for escalation and root cause resolution. - Monitor and support integrations, IPA flows, interfaces, and extensibility - Support Infor CloudSuite release management, including technical testing of patches, fixes, and upgrades - Manage Infor service requests and communications, including data copies, restores, environment administration, and platform requests - Perform ongoing environment and application data management, including print file purging and scheduled processing - Develop, maintain, and support technical reports, interfaces, and extensions - Partner with client IT leadership and Nordic delivery teams to provide technical guidance, operational insights, and platform risk mitigation - Translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non‑technical stakeholders - Demonstrate and embody Nordic’s maxims Skills and Experience - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience required - 8+ years of experience supporting Infor CloudSuite and Lawson S3 (v10) in live production environments - Strong hands-on technical experience supporting Infor CloudSuite (FSM, HRT) and Lawson S3 Payroll - Demonstrated experience managing integrations and IPA flows, with responsibility for interface monitoring, job scheduling, batch processing, and system monitoring. - Ability to analyze applications, job, and integration logs to determine and resolve root causes - Familiarity with Infor Support processes, ticketing systems, and release cycles - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem resolution skills - Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple incidents and service requests in a fast-paced environment - Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and reconciliation - Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders - Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with client and internal technical teams - Strong attention to detail ADDITIONAL DETAILS - Ability to work U.S. hours Nordic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Background: UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Afghanistan is one of the world’s most complex emergencies, and the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Afghan people are grappling with the impact of conflict, poverty, economic decline, and natural disasters. In this context, Afghan women and girls face unique vulnerabilities and require urgent support as gender inequality is interwoven with conflict dynamics and humanitarian needs. The consultant will be reporting to Title, and will be supported by Title, who will be the point of contact on the contract and payment issues. UN Women has been in Afghanistan for two decades. UN Women’s programming approach is informed by analysis of the political, economic and humanitarian situation, risks to and capacities of partner organizations, and needs of Afghan women and girls. UN Women Afghanistan currently has five key programme priorities: (1) Integrated Programming and Localization, (2) Women’s movement building through core grant making; 3) Policy and Research; 4) Economic Resilience and Private Sector and 5) Coordination, Access and Humanitarian Response. UN Women Afghanistan operates through its main office in Kabul and five sub-offices located in the provinces of Balkh, Bamyan, Herat, Kandahar and Nangarhar. The Women’s Civil Society programme responds to this urgent situation. It aims to safeguard and strengthen Afghan women’s organizations as essential actors for the protection of women’s rights, gender equality and access to livelihoods. The project is fully aligned with the United Nations Strategic Framework for Afghanistan (2023–2027) and the UN Women Afghanistan Strategic Note (2023–2027), contributing to the joint priorities on Economic Opportunities and Resilient Livelihoods and Social Cohesion, Inclusion, Gender Equality, Human Rights and Rule of Law. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the WCSO Programme Manager, the Programme Support Consultant will provide operational support and guidance ensuring compliance, effectiveness, transparency, and integrity. The consultant works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and sub-office teams in the Regional Office and UN Women Afghanistan Office on daily operations functions. Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work The consultant will work under supervision of the WCSO Programme Manager of UN Women Afghanistan to ensure delivery of following tasks. Coordinate Operational Support for the overall WCSO Programme - Support oversight of annual budget for the programme including tracking expenditures and reconciliation of budget lines with actual expenditures. - Implement and oversee the project/award creation, budget set up and mapping between Quantum and RMS activities. - Run report data in Quantum and implement revisions as needed with ACO Finance support. - Provide substantive inputs to the management of programme financial resources while exercising proper financial controls. - Provide input and administrative assistance on all major funding initiatives and problem-solving challenges to achieve the goals of the WCSO Project, including targeted financial results (delivery rates) - Maintain and update financial trackers for the overall programme and provide a monthly snapshot to the Programme Manager. - Develop and present financial, budgetary operational status reports to stakeholders. - Support preparation for internal and external audits as needed. Operational Support for Financial Management of WCSO Partners - Support the processing and tracking of WCSO partners installments in compliance with UN Women Financial Rules and Regulations, ensuring timely disbursement of funds. - Support in maintaining and updating financial trackers for partners installments and expenditure monitoring. - Participate in the financial verification of final reports of WCSO partners and assist in closing grants, including - reconciliation of expenditure and final balances. - Assist in the coordination of financial data across WCSO partner agreements to support reporting requirements - Review and verify accuracy and relevancy of the grantee utilization plans, supporting documents, and other financial reports; Mentorship to WCSO Programme Unit on Operations. - Train staff and mentor them on financial management and operational support regarding partner management. Provide any other support as requested by the supervisor. Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel This consultancy is home-based assignment which will start from 1 February – 31 July 2026. The consultant will provide remote support to the WCSO Programme Unit as stipulated in the Scope of Work. The consultant may be requested to travel to UN Women Afghanistan or other location for official trainings/missions. Travel Authorization and arrangement will be managed by UN Women Afghanistan Country Office in compliant with The Duty Travel Policy Competencies : Core Values: - Integrity; - Professionalism; - Respect for Diversity. Core Competencies: - Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; - Accountability; - Creative Problem Solving; - Effective Communication; - Inclusive Collaboration; - Stakeholder Engagement; - Leading by Example. Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework: Functional Competencies: - Good knowledge of operation, finance, procurement, human resources, ICT, and security systems and processes, particularly in the UN system is an asset; - Ability to provide advice and support; - Ability to contribute to the formulation and monitoring of management projects; - Ability to handle confidential information; - Negotiating skills; - Good IT skills. Education and Certification: - Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration or related field is required. - A first level of university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. Experience: - At least 2 years of work experience in operations is required. - Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Work, Excel, Power Point, etc.) is required. - Experience in web-based management systems or enterprise resource planning (ERP) system similar to Quantum is required. - Work experience in the UN system is desirable. Languages: - Fluency in English is required. - Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset. Statements : In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. Diversity and inclusion: At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.) Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.