The Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance serves the United Nations globally to drive organizational excellence through innovation, accountability and solutions.This Internship is located in the Umoja Communications Team in the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance, United Nations, in New York. Umoja, which means ‘unity’ in Kiswahili, is the United Nations’ administrative reform initiative, which involves a…

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation…

The main aim of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programs and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. FAO with funding from European…

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation…

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.The challenges of working in difficult conditions to bring much needed food and support to our recipients while inherently rewarding, can place a great deal of pressure and stress on WFP staff. As a part of a multidisciplinary team under the Staff Wellness…

The International Labour Organization is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice through setting international labour standards. The ILO support for Somalia is articulated in the Draft Somalia Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP 2017-2019), which is aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP 2017-2019). As part of the implementation of the NDP (2017-2019) and to contribute towards achievement of the goal…

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, with the mission to connect the world. To achieve this, ITU manages the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits at the international level, works to improve communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishes global standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communication…

In 2013, the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UNCCD established the Science-Policy Interface (SPI) to facilitate a two-way dialogue between scientists and policy makers in order to ensure the delivery of policy-relevant information, knowledge and advice on desertification/land degradation and drought (DLDD). The consultant is expected to provide the Science-Policy Interface of the UNCCD background research on the science-based evidence of…

In 2013, the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UNCCD established the Science-Policy Interface (SPI) to facilitate a two-way dialogue between scientists and policy makers in order to ensure the delivery of policy-relevant information, knowledge and advice on desertification/land degradation and drought (DLDD). The consultant is expected to develop for the Science-Policy Interface of the UNCCD thematic and illustrative examples of how the…

Mercy Corps Nigeria was established in 2012 to respond to these challenges. The Nigeria team is headquartered in Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with offices throughout Nigeria. With a strong and growing team of over 200 staff, Mercy Corps is currently serving over 600,000 beneficiaries across the country with programming in Lagos in the South; Kaduna, Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau in the Middle Belt; Kano, Yobe and Borno in the…

Mercy Corps has been operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since August 2007, with a staff of around 200 people working in North and South Kivu, with the overall country goal to support vulnerable communities through crises, while fostering programs that build resilience and promote long-term change. The Cash & Livelihoods Manager is responsible for the implementation of the cash component of Mercy Corps’ response. The position…

This position is located in the UNODC Programme Office in Ethiopia (POETH) with duty station in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the UNODC Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) in Nairobi, Kenya. The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the UNODC Representative for Eastern Africa (ROEA) and under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer heading the Transnational Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Programme…

This post is located in the Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. The Political Affairs Officer works under the direct supervision of the Principal Political Affairs Officer. Fluency English, (both oral and written) is required; Knowledge of another; knowledge of any of the official languages spoken in the Horn of Africa is desirable Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, international…

The United Nations Development Programme is the United Nations' global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life for themselves. The current Lebanese transport sector is not sustainable characterized by the absence of reliable public transport, underdeveloped and uncoordinated public works, prevalence of old and pollutive cars, and very high rate…

Drought is the most important abiotic stressor, influencing cropping systems and consequently, food security. In this webinar, GlobeDrought will explain the characteristics and importance of agricultural drought compared to other droughts (e.g. meteorological, hydrological, etc.). The speakers introduce the capability of global crop water models and remote sensing approaches in the detection of drought signal on specific crops at global and…

Adaptation Fund’s New E-Learning Course on Direct Access Designed to Help Countries and Stakeholders Unlock Climate Finance. The Adaptation Fund has enhanced its suite of knowledge products with the launch of an interactive new learning tool aimed at helping developing country organizations improve access to adaptation finance. The Fund’s new E-Learning Course on Direct Access provides an overview and guide of the Fund’s accreditation process of…

The Adaptation Fund’s Readiness Programme for Climate Finance aims to help strengthen the capacity of national and regional implementing entities to receive and manage climate financing, particularly through the Direct Access modality, and to adapt and build resilience to counter changing climate conditions in sectors ranging from agriculture and food security to coastal zones and urban areas. The programme also aims to advance direct access in…

The Adaptation Fund’s Readiness Programme for Climate Finance aims to help strengthen the capacity of national and regional implementing entities to receive and manage climate financing, particularly through the direct access modality, and to adapt and build resilience to counter changing climate conditions in sectors ranging from agriculture and food security to coastal zones and urban areas. The programme also aims to advance direct access in…