LSE Master’s Awards (LMAs) are part of LSE’s portfolio of funding for taught master’s students. The primary scheme for these students is the Graduate Support Scheme (GSS), which is designed to supplement other funding secured by a candidate (by way of savings, loans and external scholarships).
Shortlisting for scholarships created by donors to LSE is done from the long list of offer holders whose financial need is too great for the GSS, and who have indicated on their financial support application that they wish to be considered for other scholarships (by providing further information in the personal statement of the LSE Graduate Financial Support Application).
As these scholarships vary from year to year, a fund is set aside to provide a number of LMAs for those candidates who are not eligible for the available scholarships, because of their restricted criteria.
LMAs are sometimes used to supplement scholarships where the funds are not sufficient to meet the shortfall of the eligible candidate.
Preference is given to those from low and middle income countries, particularly if loans are not available or if those countries are under-represented in other award schemes administered by the School.
Awards can range in value from £5,000 to a full award.
To apply for LSE funding for programmes beginning in September 2024, you must:
– Receive an offer of a place (conditional or unconditional)
by 5pm (UK time GMT+1) on 25 April 2024.
Please complete Section G: Personal Statement of the Graduate Financial Support Application Form in order to be considered for any other LSE Scholarships for which you meet the criteria. If you only wish to be considered for the Graduate Support Scheme, you do not need to complete the personal statement.
The outcome to your Graduate Support Scheme application will be displayed on the application tracker after you have received an offer. Successful applicants selected for other LSE Scholarships or awards will be notified by email throughout May, June and July 2023.
Each year, Rotary awards up to 130 fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of our peace centers.
Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals to become effective catalysts for peace. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses.
Since the program began in 2002, the Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 1,700 fellows who now work in over 140 countries. Many serve as leaders in governments; NGOs; education and research institutions; peacekeeping and law enforcement agencies; and international organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank.
The fellowships
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Our fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Each year, The Rotary Foundation awards up to 50 fellowships for master’s degrees and up to 80 for certificate studies at premier universities.
Choose the program that’s right for you
Master’s degree programs
Accepted candidates study peace and development issues with research-informed teaching and a diverse student body. The programs last 15 to 24 months and include a two- to three-month field study, which participants design themselves.
Professional development certificate program
During the one-year blended learning program, experienced peace and development professionals with diverse backgrounds gain practical skills to promote peace within their communities and regions. Fellows complete field studies and design and carry out a social change initiative. This program is intended for working professionals. Fellows earn a post-graduate diploma upon completion of the program.
Earlier this month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced two new pilot programs for rural and Francophone minority communities in Canada. Both the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and Francophone Community Immigration Pilot programs will launch in Fall 2024, with specific program start dates to be announced soon. If you’re looking for educational opportunities in Canada, this could be a great way to put what you learned in your study program to work. Read on for a few more details!
These programs are modeled on the successful Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). The RNIP encouraged skilled trades workers and international student graduates to settle in some of Canada’s smaller and more northern communities, and work in sectors with labour gaps. RNIP’s success is considerable: between its launch in 2019 and the end of 2023, it helped over 4,500 people to get Canadian permanent residence and live in one of the 15 participating communities. Due to its ongoing success, the same government announcement noted that RNIP will become a permanent program.
Curious about becoming an international student in Canada? Find your study program match from programs at over 100 Canadian institutions on the free ApplyBoard platform.
What is the Rural Community Immigration Pilot?
The Rural Community Immigration Pilot will be an exciting permanent residence pathway for people who can work in areas with critical labour shortages. While many details about the program are yet to be announced, it is expected to launch in Fall 2024.
The list of participating communities is currently unavailable, as the selection process hasn’t started yet (as of March 26). That said, it’s likely that, like RNIP, communities will be selected from different provinces in Western and Central Canada. Because Atlantic Canada has the Atlantic Immigration Program, it’s less likely that Maritime provinces will be part of this program.
Applicants must want to live in these communities long-term. So, it’s important to ensure the community is a good match for your career and lifestyle before applying. Once the list of participating communities is available, interested applicants might also want to research to see what the weather in each place is like. Canada has many climates, from hot and sunny in the Okanagan to cool and rainy on the west coast. (We promise it’s not just cold everywhere, all the time!)
Planning to become an international student in Canada? Here are a few ideas to keep in mind when deciding where to study.
What is the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot?
The Francophone Community Immigration Pilot encourages economic immigration in new Francophone (French-speaking) communities outside of Quebec. It encourages participating cities and towns to connect actively with newcomers to their areas. It also aims to restore and build Francophone minority communities. By supporting Francophone immigration, the federal government is helping to support the economic and linguistic strength of these target areas.
Many international students are familiar with Vancouver and Toronto, two of Canada’s largest cities. And they’re fantastic options! But don’t forget about Montreal—Canada’s cultural capital is bilingual (English and French), beautiful, and home to many top-ranked institutions.
What’s Happening to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot?
The RNIP isn’t going away! It’s nearing the end of its run as a pilot, and will become a permanent program, providing skilled foreign workers and international student graduates with a pathway to permanent residency in Canada. We don’t have many details about how the revised program will work yet, but expect more info later this spring.
Canadian pilot programs can only last for a limited time. After the program has run its course, they’re either cancelled, or turned into a permanent program. (One example is how the Atlantic Immigration Pilot program became the Atlantic Immigration Program in 2022.) However, to help participating communities continue to meet labour needs, and ease the transition to the new permanent program, IRCC announced on February 21, 2024 that the RNIP has been extended to July 31, 2024.
Did you know that most Canadian provinces and territories also have their own provincial nominee program for new residents? To learn a little about each program, check out our blog.
Keep an eye on our blog for more information about the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and Francophone Community Immigration Pilot. We’ll share more information as it’s released. Note that this update is provided purely as information. For guidance related to immigration or residency, visit the IRCC website or connect with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.
Curious about becoming an international student? Find your study program match from programs at over 100 Canadian post-secondary institutions on the ApplyBoard platform.
We are delighted to be partners with International Students House (ISH) in these awards: IOE – International Students House Centenary Scholarship, and the Mary Trevelyan Centenary Scholarship (in honour of the founder of ISH).
The scholarships cover full tuition fees and accommodation for one academic year at ISH. Please note that these scholarships do not cover subsistence in London, travel or any other expenses. The scholarships are tenable for one academic year, subject to satisfactory progress.
Who can apply?
Candidates should be:
domiciled in an eligible low or lower-middle income country according to the World Bank classification
have an official unconditional offer to study a full time master’s degree at IOE (letter issued by UCL Admissions)
not have studied or lived in the UK before.
Please note that these scholarships are not available for the MA Educational Neuroscience or for online courses.
Hear from previous scholars
Studying at IOE with a Centenary Scholarship is a life-changing experience. Hear from Alankrita Singh, about her experience of studying in London as a Centenary Scholar.
Applications for 2024-25 are now open.
Please read our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the scholarships including details of how to apply.
Deadline to apply for these scholarships is 3 May 2024.
With 290 recipients from 27 regional countries since 2000, the programme launches its current call for entries on 1 March 2024.
The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation (‘Awards’) recognizes exemplary efforts by individuals and organizations in the region to restore or conserve structures, places or properties of heritage value. By bringing to public attention such distinguished achievements, the Awards programme seeks to foster best practices and inspire others to undertake similar projects within the region’s diverse communities, whether property owners choose to pursue conservation projects independently or through public-private partnerships.
Since 2000, the Awards programme has recognized 290 winners from 27 Asia-Pacific countries for their thorough understanding of their sites; their sound technical achievements; and the significant social and policy impacts of their projects at the local, national and regional levels. By recognizing these practices, the Awards programme has helped to advance a regional conversation about what constitutes cultural heritage, who has a stake in its thoughtful stewardship, and how cultural heritage can contribute to the sustainability of cities, societies and the environment.
Eligibility Criteria
Projects must have been completed within the last 10 years (February 2014 – June 2024 if pre-existing use was retained, or June 2023 if a project is for a new use). Houses, commercial and institutional buildings, historic towns and villages, archaeological sites and cultural landscapes, for example, are all suitable for submission.
How to Apply
Entries are required to be submitted via the online form before the deadline. There are two types of entry forms depending upon which category the submitter is applying to: the Conservation category and the New Design category. Submitters should ensure that they are applying to the correct category prior to submitting their entry. In addition, the project dossier containing all supporting documentation, including a description of the project in the official, requisite format, and drawings and photographs in hard and soft copy formats should be posted to UNESCO Bangkok by mail and postmarked no later than 30 June 2024.
The deadline for the receipt of all materials is 30 June 2024.
Selection of Winners
Winners are selected by the Awards Jury through a deliberation process that evaluates the project submissions based on the Awards Criteria. Jury members, composed of 5 to 7 international conservation experts, and a Jury Chair are appointed annually by UNESCO based on their geographical representation and areas of expertise.
Winners will be announced in November 2024 according to the following categories (each category may have multiple winners in any given awards cycle)*: Award of Excellence; Award of Distinction; Award of Merit, Award for New Design in Heritage Contexts, and Special Recognition for Sustainable Development.
The Award of Excellence is the highest recognition in the Awards programme; it is given for projects which display exceptional achievement in all criteria, and which demonstrate a major catalytic impact at the national or regional level.
The Award of Distinction is given to projects which demonstrate outstanding achievement in all criteria, and which have a significant impact at the national or regional level.
The Award of Merit recognizes projects which demonstrate superior achievement in all criteria.
The Award for New Design in Heritage Contexts is given to newly-built projects which demonstrate outstanding design and are well integrated with their historic contexts. Submissions of completed new architecture and designs which enrich an existing heritage setting are encouraged. New annexes, new extensions, new buildings, new public spaces, and new structures – such as bridges – are all eligible for consideration.
The Special Recognition for Sustainable Development was introduced in the 2020 Awards cycle to recognize projects which demonstrate noteworthy achievement in the overall Awards criteria and promise a significant contribution to sustainable development. Projects that are submitted to either the Conservation or the New Design category of the Awards programme are eligible for this recognition.
Since 2021, the Awards programme has been generously supported by the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation (NTFCF). The partnership between UNESCO and NTFCF promotes transformative heritage practices in Asia-Pacific through tailored capacity-building activities that amplify the impact of the Awards programme.
* UNESCO reserves the right to withhold awards entirely under any category in the event the Jury decide they have not received a qualifying entry for the specified achievement which the award aims to commemorate.
4-8 June 2024 || Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand Deadline: 5 April 2024
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A limited number of scholarships are available to international Masters applicants. These are highly competitive and only applicants with excellent academic achievement and potential will be considered. If you have exceptional grades to date, you can apply for a scholarship after you have received an offer to study at the University of Sussex in 2024.
What you get
£5,000
Type of award
Tuition fee reduction
Funding type
Sussex funded
Who is eligible
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Be classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes
Be taking up a place on a full time Masters degree, starting September 2024
While we accept applications from applicants to multiple scholarships, this scholarship is Sussex-funded and, therefore, cannot be combined with other Sussex-funded scholarships (such as the Sussex Nigeria Scholarship or Sussex India Scholarship).
The JJ/WBGSP is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a master’s degree program in a development-related topic.
Subject to available funding, JJ/WBGSP offers scholarships for 53 Participating Master’s Programs in 27 universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan in key areas of development, including economic policy management, tax policy, and infrastructure management.
Please note that if you are not admitted to one of these 52 Participating Master’s Programs, you are not eligible to apply for a JJ/WBGSP Scholarship in 2024.
To accommodate the academic calendar of JJ/WBGSP Participating Programs, the application process is organized in two rounds:
The link to the JJ/WBGSP application form will only be communicated to candidates admitted unconditionally (except for finance) to one of the JJ/WBGSP participating master’s programs, and shortlisted as eligible JJ/WBGSP applicants by the participating university. Potential candidates are invited to reach out to the university offering the JJ/WBGSP participating master program they are targeting to find out if they meet these two requirements.
After earning their degree, developing country scholars commit to return to their home country to use their new skills and contribute to their countries’ social and economic development.
A JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance, and travel allowance. View a detailed list of benefits.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Details on Eligibility Criteria for each call for applications are provided in that call’s Application Guidelines, and these detailed eligibility criteria are strictly adhered to. No exceptions are made.
Broadly speaking, Developing Country nationals must:
Be a national of a World Bank member developing country on this list;
Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country;
Be in good health;
Hold a bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree earned at least 3 years prior to the Application Deadline date;
Be employed in development-related work in a paid full- time position at the time of submitting the scholarship application. Have at least 3 years of paid development-related employment since earning a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent university degree) and acquired within the past 6 years from the date of the application deadline. Please see FAQs—Window 1 on how to count qualified part time employment toward this 3-year requirement. Please see Annex 2 of the Application Guidelines for a suggested list of development-related topics. The only exception to this criterion is for developing country nationals from a country that is on the list of Fragile and Conflict States featured in Annex 3 of the Application Guidelines. In such cases, we do take into consideration the limited employment opportunities in those countries.
On or before the scholarship application deadline date, be admitted unconditionally (except for funding) for the upcoming academic year to at least one of the JJ/WBGSP participating master’s programs located outside of the applicant’s country of citizenship and country of residence listed at the time the call for scholarship applications opens. The letter of admission must be uploaded before submitting the scholarship application. For details, see “How to Apply”.
Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, and/or staff of any type of appointment of the World Bank Group or a close relative of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term “close relative” defined as: Mother, Father, Sister, Half-sister, Brother, Half-brother, Son, Daughter, Aunt, Uncle, Niece, or Nephew.
Individuals who have previously been offered a JJ/WBGSP scholarship but declined it, or have previously received a JJ/WBGSP scholarship but did not graduate, are not eligible to apply again.
Please note: All eligibility criteria are strictly adhered to. No exceptions are made. Eligibility criteria WILL NOT change during an open call for applications. However, this information is subject to change between the close of one application process and the opening of the next.
Tuition fee scholarships of 50% or 100% for innovative and passionate students who can propose development solutions for their home countries within African, South Asian, and selected Commonwealth countries.
Application deadline: Wednesday 17 April 2024
Developing Solutions is our flagship master’s scholarship, founded in 2001, for students from African, South Asian, and other selected Commonwealth countries. This scholarship programme is designed for international students who want to make a difference to the development of key economic, environmental, structural, social, or political structures in their home country.
The University of Nottingham is offering scholarships covering 50% or 100% of full-time masters tuition fees. These one-year scholarships are available to support innovative and passionate students who can successfully demonstrate their ingenuity for developing solutions that will impact their home countries and incite change.
Eligibility
To apply for this scholarship, you must:
Important
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you:
are a current student or graduate of the University of Nottingham
have studied and been awarded an undergraduate or masters degree outside of your home country
are currently studying in the UK
Eligible countries
Africa (all nations), Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Montserrat, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
How to apply
You must apply for and receive an offer to study a full-time masters (including MRes) at the University of Nottingham for 2024/2025 before applying for this scholarship. Search for courses and find out how to apply.
When you have received your offer to study with us, you can apply through the scholarships section of our application system, NottinghamHub.
If you have an offer for an MRes course, email the scholarships team on scholarship-assistant@nottingham.ac.uk for instructions on how to apply.
Application criteria
Applicants will be assessed first and foremost on how they can demonstrate their vision, and tangible plan for developing a specific solution that will positively contribute to key economic, environmental, structural, social, or political challenges within in their home country. Strong applicants will be able to link this to the learning outcomes of their course of study, and how this will facilitate their efforts. Where the ethos of Developing Solutions has been clearly evidenced, applications will then be looked at in line with more traditional scholarship criteria, including your reasons for studying at Nottingham and noteworthy achievements.
Make sure you have enough time to prepare strong answers. We will assess your responses and academic merit when making scholarship decisions.
Please note that there is a strict word count limit for all questions, which is outlined at the end of each question. The system does not automatically limit this, so you would be encouraged to check your application before you submit. Any responses submitted that exceed the outlined word count may not be reviewed.
Scholarship requirements
You do not need to respond to your offer before submitting your application for this scholarship, however awards will only be made to students who accept their offer to study with us.
We will assess all scholarship applications before making any awards. You may be offered a scholarship of either 50% or 100% of tuition fees. We will contact you towards the end of June 2024 to confirm the outcome of your application.
If you are awarded this scholarship, it will be deducted from the tuition fees charged to you as a student at the University of Nottingham. We will not pay tuition fee scholarships to you directly.
In some cases students are eligible to apply for more than one University of Nottingham award. Please note in no scenario would a Developing Solutions Award be combined with a Regional Scholarship, and in the unlikely event you were to be offered both, the highest value award would take precedent. Very occasionally students may be offered Developing Solutions alongside another scholarship eg from their Academic School, or a Sporting award. To maximise the reach of University’s Scholarships offering, we aim not to double award, but in exceptional cases this may be possible where the combined total does not exceed 100% of tuition fees.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP Cambodia Country Office works in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC), non-government organizations, civil society organizations, community-based organizations, multilateral aid agencies, bilateral donors and private sector to support the progress towards the Cambodia Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and priorities set in the National Strategic Development Plan 2019-2023.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Assistant (Finance and Admin) will perform the following key functions: i. Provide financial management support for the effective implementation of the programmes/ projects; ii. Provide administrative and logistic support to projects planning and implementation; and iii. Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
Details of key functions:
I. Provide financial management support for the effective implementation of the programmes/ projects:
Liaise closely with the UNDP Programme and Operations Associate and Analyst or T/Management/Coordination Leads to ensure the effectiveness of financial management of projects in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations;
Provide support to the projects to ensure that all projects 1) administrative and financial management, 2) recruitment and procurement processes, and 3) disbursement and payment requests meet UNDP standards and are in compliance with UNDP’s procedure/guidelines, rules, and regulations (including processes under UNDP web-based management system and Quantum);
Prepare, maintain and revise as necessary financial records for projects;
Ensure timely payments of project-related commitments, including commitments related to the staff and NPSAs and ensure that payment supporting document contains accurate and sufficient information, i.e. invoice/ receipt date, payee and vendor signature, and clear description on purpose of payment, etc.;
In close coordination with UNDP Programme and Operations Associate and finance unit, manage the administration of all project staff travel and Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) payments, as well as other entitlements and claims;
Advise and assist staff, experts and consultants on all aspects of allowance, salary, advances, travel claims and other financial matters;
Assist in concluding financing agreements with donors and work closely with relevant UNDP staff to ensure appropriate recording of contributions;
Monitor donor contributions and project resources and work closely with relevant staff to ensure appropriate planning and reporting on expenditure;
Monitor all sub-grantees on their financial progress reports and provide advices to them to effectively delivery the fund upon the legal documents or agreement;
Foresee and identify potential risks both financial and operational risks, and inform relevant colleagues to ensure that they are addressed in a timely manner;
Contribute to the preparation of budget work-plan (multi-year, annual and quarterly work-plan, budget revision, and costing of specific activity such as workshops) and to the drafting of report, especially the financial report section;
Support the project to develop and execute procurement plan;
Prepare and update proper project relevant documentation and records and ensure that the documents are prepared and ready for audit and spot check;
Provide support to UNDP in the implementation of audit and spot check recommendations if required;
Establish and maintain the electronic (including UNDP web-based management system and Quantum) and physical filing system for project documentation and communication;
Provide support in preparing quarterly and annual financial reports.
II. Provide administrative and logistic support to projects planning and implementation:
Assist the projects with high-level administrative support in planning, implementation, and monitoring;
Assist the projects in staff-related administration, including the processing of recruitment processes, processing appointment and contract extensions and upkeep of staff records;
Arrange appointment schedules and travels, organize meetings/workshops and draft correspondence, minutes, etc.;
Ensure maintenance and upkeep of project assets;
Control and safeguard all project assets/liabilities; maintain project inventory and reporting including periodic physical counts, inventory tags, and updates; maintain loan agreement of all equipment/vehicles on an annual basis;
Prepare/maintain loan agreement of all equipment/vehicles on an annual basis;
Prepare and ensure updated procurement plan and assist in procurement process of related inputs for project activities;
Support preparation of project board meetings;
Support to project formulation, extension, and closure process;
Coordinate travel and accommodation as necessary to support project fieldwork;
Assist in interpretation and translation where needed.
III. Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing:
Support project teams in the implementation of various aspects of the projects including publication, events, workshops, and conferences;
Participate in the training for the operations/projects staff on programme;
Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice to streamline effective business practices;
Share knowledge to and coach the counterpart staff on financial management and other best practices of project implementation;
Provide guidance to the relevant counterpart staff in the preparation and review of the budget, financial reports, supporting documents;
Provide information and guidance to the counterpart staff as required on UNDP procedures related to finance, procurement, asset, and HR and advise on processes to follow.
4. Institutional Arrangement
Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator/Manager/Specialist/Advisor, the Project Assistant (Finance and Admin) works closely with Programme and Operations Associate to provide effective and efficient administrative and financial management supports in achieving the projects’ results (outputs) as defined in the approved project documents and in the annual work and budget plans. Projects assigned to the incumbent may vary depending on the availability of the projects, workload, and after discussion and agreement among Programme Analyst(s) in charge, project lead(s), and the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to travel from time to time to provinces for project field monitoring and to support event/ workshop management and other activities.
The incumbent may also be required to take on other programmes/projects/initiatives within the scope of the TOR depending on the workload at the time.
Competencies
Core Competencies
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Ethics: UN policy knowledge – ethics Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity
Business management: Project Management Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
Finance: Accounting (General) Knowledge of accounting concepts, principles, frameworks, standards, regulations, policies and trends, and ability to apply this to strategic and/or practical situations.
Administration & Operations: Event Management Support projects with event management including venue identification, accommodation, logistics, catering, transportation, and cash disbursements, etc.
Business management: Partnership Management Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies
General, UN System Affairs, Communications, Public Partnerships: Public Relations Ability to build and maintain an overall positive public image for the organisation, its mandate and its brand, while ensuring that individual campaigns and other communications and advocacy initiatives are supported in reaching the public
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Secondary education, with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance or Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, Public Administration, or related fields.
Experience:
5 years (Secondary Education) or 2 years (Bachelor’s Degree) of relevant finance and administrative management experiences with development projects; experience with UN, UN-funded projects, or with an international organization is an advantage;
Solid experiences in project financial management and in office management support including administrative and logistical supports;
Experience in providing capacity building support related to financial management to national counterparts.
Required skills
Ability to work under minimum supervision in a complex environment.
Understanding of global best practice financial and operational rules, regulations and procedures relevant to project implementation. Knowledge of UNDP project implementation procedures is an asset.
Desired skills
Business Direction and Strategy, System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements consist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
Business Direction and Strategy, Negotiation and Influence: Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiates mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and creates ‘win-win’ situations.
Business Development, Human Centered Design: Ability to develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process.
Business Management, Result-Based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstratable results.
Business Management, Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources and protocols to achieve specific goals.
Business Management, Partnership Management: Ability to build and maintain partnership with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategies and policies.
Business Management, Risk Management: Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks.
Required Language(s)
Fluency in Khmer and English (both spoken and written).
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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