Org. Setting and Reporting The Sustainable Development Goals Multi-Partner Trust Fund (SDG MPTF) Kenya is a country-level pooled financing mechanism established in June 2022 to support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through integrated United Nations programming under the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).
The Fund promotes joint programming, pooled financing and coordinated action by United Nations entities in support of Kenya’s national development priorities and the broader UN Development System Reform agenda. Since its establishment, the Fund has mobilized over USD 35.8 million in commitments and supported fifteen joint programmes implemented by seventeen Participating UN Organizations (PUNOs), spanning all three strategic priorities of the UNSDCF.
Hosted within the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO), the SDG MPTF Secretariat serves as the central coordination mechanism for the Fund, providing strategic, technical, fiduciary and administrative support to the Resident Coordinator in his/her capacity as Chair of the Fund Board, to Participating UN Organizations, development partners and national stakeholders.
The Secretariat is responsible for coordinating joint programming processes, supporting governance mechanisms, managing Fund allocations, overseeing monitoring and reporting, facilitating risk management, and ensuring compliance with MPTF Office policies and procedures.
The incumbent will work closely with national government institutions, county governments, Participating UN Organizations, development partners, civil society organizations, private sector partners and other stakeholders engaged in Fund-supported initiatives. Regular travel within Kenya may be required to support programme oversight, monitoring missions, stakeholder consultations and strategic partnership engagement. Responsibilities 1.
Coordinate the Secretariat's day-to-day operations and advise the Fund Manager, Resident Coordinator and Head of RCO on pooled financing, the portfolio approach and UN Development System reform. 2. Serve as Deputy Secretary to the Fund Board; prepare agendas, briefing materials, minutes and follow-up for the Board and Technical Review Committees, and quality-assure proposals before they go to the Board. 3.
Support Government-led portfolio design: prepare analysis, portfolio and results frameworks, and a mapping of existing programmes, joint programmes and financing flows, working with Government technical counterparts and the UNSDCF Results Groups. 4. Run day-to-day portfolio coordination with Government counterparts: support portfolio working groups, track the commitments of Government, partners and the UN, and maintain the overall resource-gap picture. 5.
Manage allocation rounds and calls for proposals, and ensure Fund-supported joint programmes sit within portfolio results frameworks and strengthen coherence across Results Groups. 6. Monitor portfolio implementation across partners against agreed indicators, flag bottlenecks and risks, and recommend corrective action. 7.
Ensure gender equality, human rights, youth, climate resilience, disability inclusion, conflict sensitivity and Leave No One Behind are integrated into portfolios and programmes, and track trends that affect them. 8. Develop the investment pipeline aligned to portfolio priorities and support the resource mobilization strategy, building partnerships with donors, international financial institutions, foundations, climate funds and the private sector. 9.
Act as secondary liaison between the RCO, the MPTF Office, PUNOs and development partners, and manage Fund agreements, disbursements and compliance with the Administrative Agent's procedures. 10. Oversee allocation and financial performance, and coordinate results-based monitoring, evaluation and risk management. 11. Consolidate PUNO and partner reporting into high-quality reports for the Board, Government, donors and the MPTF Office at portfolio and Fund level. 12.
Produce lessons learned, case studies and good practice from portfolios and Fund-supported programmes, and promote innovation in integrated programming, financing and partnerships. 13. Perform other related duties as required. Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of pooled financing, joint programming and programme management, and be able to apply it to Government-led portfolios and Fund-supported programmes, including tracking partner commitments and the overall resource gap.
The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations.
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.
Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in development studies/international development, economics, international relations, political science, governance and public policy, social sciences, or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable. Job - Specific Qualification Not available. Work Experience A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in in the field of development in developing countries, inter-agency or multi-stakeholder coordination is required.
At least 4 years of experience in in managerial support of a pooled fund, specifically pooled funding modalities, including joint programme design, allocation processes, fiduciary oversight and results-based reporting is required. Atleast 4 years of experience in donor engagement, resource mobilization and coordination with UN agencies, including experience convening and coordinating senior counterparts across multiple organizations is required.
Atleast 3 years experience supporting diverse teams, designing work plans and supporting budgets is required. Excellent analytical writing skills with experience producing strategic reports for senior decision-makers is required. Experience facilitating and leading high-level multi-stakeholder consultations with governments, UN entities and development partners is desirable. Experience working in the UN and Delivering as One is desirable. 1 year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Either Swahili or Kiswahili is desirable.
The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). .headtable { font-family: arial, sans-serif; border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border: 1px solid gray; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; } .headTitle { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; /*color: rgb(65, 98, 145);*/ color:black; } .headtable tr td, .headtable tr th { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 6px; } .headtable th{ background-color: #F4F4F4; color: #002d62; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 12px; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable td { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background-color: white; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable th:last-child, .headtable td:last-child { border-right: none; } .headtable tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; } .rounded-table-wrapper { border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccc; overflow: hidden; } Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Desirable Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking Swahili UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I Kiswahili UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice The appointment against this position is limited to the United Nations Office at Nairobi. Appointment against this post is for an initial period of 1 (one) year and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. Appointment for this position will be for a limited duration and do not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal.
External candidate selected for this position will be granted a fixed-term appointment limited ("FTA- limited") in accordance with section 2.2 (b) of administrative instruction ST/AI/2013/1 on Administration of fixed-term appointments. Renewal of appointment is contingent upon continued existence of mandate and availability of funding. If this position is discontinued, the incumbent will be separated from service.
United Nations Secretariat staff members who meet the definition of "internal candidate" in staff rule 4.10 who are selected for this position subject to limitation will retain their current appointment status and will be reassigned or transferred to the position, without a lien to their parent position. THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONALS OF KENYA.
National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located and will be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of the office. If no suitable local candidate is identified, Kenyan nationals residing elsewhere may be considered, in which case the candidate would be responsible for any costs related to traveling and relocating to Kenya in the event of an employment offer.
This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Internal Applicants: When completing the form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities.
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.
If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link.
United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.
The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.
The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c).
Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.
Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines.
Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
All external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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Org. Setting and Reporting The Sustainable Development Goals Multi-Partner Trust Fund (SDG MPTF) Kenya is a country-level pooled financing mechanism established in June 2022 to support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through integrated United Nations programming under the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). The Fund promotes joint programming, pooled financing and coordinated action by United Nations entities in support of Kenya’s national development priorities and the broader UN Development System Reform agenda. Since its establishment, the Fund has mobilized over USD 35.8 million in commitments and supported fifteen joint programmes implemented by seventeen Participating UN Organizations (PUNOs), spanning all three strategic priorities of the UNSDCF. Hosted within the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO), the SDG MPTF Secretariat serves as the central coordination mechanism for the Fund, providing strategic, technical, fiduciary and administrative support to the Resident Coordinator in his/her capacity as Chair of the Fund Board, to Participating UN Organizations, development partners and national stakeholders. The Secretariat is responsible for coordinating joint programming processes, supporting governance mechanisms, managing Fund allocations, overseeing monitoring and reporting, facilitating risk management, and ensuring compliance with MPTF Office policies and procedures. The incumbent will work closely with national government institutions, county governments, Participating UN Organizations, development partners, civil society organizations, private sector partners and other stakeholders engaged in Fund-supported initiatives. Regular travel within Kenya may be required to support programme oversight, monitoring missions, stakeholder consultations and strategic partnership engagement. Responsibilities 1. Coordinate the Secretariat's day-to-day operations and advise the Fund Manager, Resident Coordinator and Head of RCO on pooled financing, the portfolio approach and UN Development System reform. 2. Serve as Deputy Secretary to the Fund Board; prepare agendas, briefing materials, minutes and follow-up for the Board and Technical Review Committees, and quality-assure proposals before they go to the Board. 3. Support Government-led portfolio design: prepare analysis, portfolio and results frameworks, and a mapping of existing programmes, joint programmes and financing flows, working with Government technical counterparts and the UNSDCF Results Groups. 4. Run day-to-day portfolio coordination with Government counterparts: support portfolio working groups, track the commitments of Government, partners and the UN, and maintain the overall resource-gap picture. 5. Manage allocation rounds and calls for proposals, and ensure Fund-supported joint programmes sit within portfolio results frameworks and strengthen coherence across Results Groups. 6. Monitor portfolio implementation across partners against agreed indicators, flag bottlenecks and risks, and recommend corrective action. 7. Ensure gender equality, human rights, youth, climate resilience, disability inclusion, conflict sensitivity and Leave No One Behind are integrated into portfolios and programmes, and track trends that affect them. 8. Develop the investment pipeline aligned to portfolio priorities and support the resource mobilization strategy, building partnerships with donors, international financial institutions, foundations, climate funds and the private sector. 9. Act as secondary liaison between the RCO, the MPTF Office, PUNOs and development partners, and manage Fund agreements, disbursements and compliance with the Administrative Agent's procedures. 10. Oversee allocation and financial performance, and coordinate results-based monitoring, evaluation and risk management. 11. Consolidate PUNO and partner reporting into high-quality reports for the Board, Government, donors and the MPTF Office at portfolio and Fund level. 12. Produce lessons learned, case studies and good practice from portfolios and Fund-supported programmes, and promote innovation in integrated programming, financing and partnerships. 13. Perform other related duties as required. Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of pooled financing, joint programming and programme management, and be able to apply it to Government-led portfolios and Fund-supported programmes, including tracking partner commitments and the overall resource gap. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently. Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in development studies/international development, economics, international relations, political science, governance and public policy, social sciences, or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable. Job - Specific Qualification Not available. Work Experience A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in in the field of development in developing countries, inter-agency or multi-stakeholder coordination is required. At least 4 years of experience in in managerial support of a pooled fund, specifically pooled funding modalities, including joint programme design, allocation processes, fiduciary oversight and results-based reporting is required. Atleast 4 years of experience in donor engagement, resource mobilization and coordination with UN agencies, including experience convening and coordinating senior counterparts across multiple organizations is required. Atleast 3 years experience supporting diverse teams, designing work plans and supporting budgets is required. Excellent analytical writing skills with experience producing strategic reports for senior decision-makers is required. Experience facilitating and leading high-level multi-stakeholder consultations with governments, UN entities and development partners is desirable. Experience working in the UN and Delivering as One is desirable. 1 year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Either Swahili or Kiswahili is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). .headtable { font-family: arial, sans-serif; border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border: 1px solid gray; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; } .headTitle { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; /*color: rgb(65, 98, 145);*/ color:black; } .headtable tr td, .headtable tr th { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 6px; } .headtable th{ background-color: #F4F4F4; color: #002d62; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 12px; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable td { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background-color: white; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable th:last-child, .headtable td:last-child { border-right: none; } .headtable tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; } .rounded-table-wrapper { border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccc; overflow: hidden; } Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Desirable Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking Swahili UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I Kiswahili UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice The appointment against this position is limited to the United Nations Office at Nairobi. Appointment against this post is for an initial period of 1 (one) year and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. Appointment for this position will be for a limited duration and do not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal. External candidate selected for this position will be granted a fixed-term appointment limited ("FTA- limited") in accordance with section 2.2 (b) of administrative instruction ST/AI/2013/1 on Administration of fixed-term appointments. Renewal of appointment is contingent upon continued existence of mandate and availability of funding. If this position is discontinued, the incumbent will be separated from service. United Nations Secretariat staff members who meet the definition of "internal candidate" in staff rule 4.10 who are selected for this position subject to limitation will retain their current appointment status and will be reassigned or transferred to the position, without a lien to their parent position. THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONALS OF KENYA. National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located and will be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of the office. If no suitable local candidate is identified, Kenyan nationals residing elsewhere may be considered, in which case the candidate would be responsible for any costs related to traveling and relocating to Kenya in the event of an employment offer. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Internal Applicants: When completing the form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link. United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.