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  • International Consultancy – RCCE Preparedness, Response and Coordination Consultant International Consultancy – Social and Community Listening Consultant International Consultancy: Regional Household Survey Consultant International Consultancy – Analyzing the Landscape of School-Age Children and Adolescent Nutrition and School Food and Nutrition Environments

    International Consultancy – RCCE Preparedness, Response and Coordination Consultant International Consultancy – Social and Community Listening Consultant International Consultancy: Regional Household Survey Consultant International Consultancy – Analyzing the Landscape of School-Age Children and Adolescent Nutrition and School Food and Nutrition Environments

    The consultancy will also support UNICEF coordination efforts with the WHO, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and other key partners within the RCCE Working Group. The platform aims to deliver structures and mechanisms for a coordinated evidence-based approach to RCCE across public health, humanitarian and development response.
    Due to the protracted public health emergencies in the region in particular cholera and expansion of scope of the RCCE interagency cooperation, the SBC ESARO team is requesting services of RCCE preparedness, response and coordination consultant.

    Scope of Work

    Goal and objective: Under the supervision of the SBC Emergency Specialist, ESARO and in close collaboration with the relevant sections, COs, and core partners (IFRC, WHO) the consultant will provide coordination and technical assistance to COs in SBC/RCCE emergencies to enhance preparedness, response and recovery; build capacity of UNICEF staff and partners with a focus on community engagement and resilience; and monitor the implementation and results of SBC interventions related to emergencies.
    Provide details/reference to AWP areas covered: COs and partners provided with technical guidance and oversight to prepare for, implement, monitor and evaluate RCCE/SBC in emergency response in the context of major emergencies and public health outbreaks; regional RCCE and SBC in emergency coordination mechanisms including inter-agency mechanisms strengthened and regional partnerships fostered to respond to major emergencies.

    Activities and Tasks:
    Coordinate, Fundraise, Advocate, And Build Partnerships

    Collaborate with partners to coordinate RCCE work to exchange information, lessons learnt and share resources.
    Cultivate fundraising opportunities, contribute to proposals, and mobilize resources to support regional capacity to provide technical support to COs and core partners joint proposals.
    Document and disseminate best practices and innovative approaches in SBC.

    Technical Support And Oversight

    Provide inputs for and support the development of RCCE strategies, response plans and other relevant documents such as funding proposals, tool kits etc to ESAR focused COs.
    Support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of response activities including oversight of the interagency team.
    Design toolkits and review guidelines for RCCE with practical tools and templates.
    Support AAP guidance and implementation in ESARO

    Generate And Use Evidence

    Design and implement research on social and behavioral drivers, emphasizing underserved communities to inform the core partners coordinated response.
    Summarize data and trends to inform evidence-based SBC strategies, plans, and activities in emergency preparedness and response for core partners.
    Coordinate integrated approach to the evidence generation through integration of social listening, CFM and behaviour data to inform response of core partners.

    Build Capacities

    Support SBC/RCCE needs assessments, training, and capacity building around preparedness and response for ESARO, COs and partners.
    Adapt UNICEF and partners learning resources to enhance SBC capacity among staff and counterparts.
    Facilitate the exchange of experiences and provide technical assistance for adopting new SBC methods in emergencies.

    Outputs/Deliverables:
    Deliverable
    Submission date
    Payments
    Coordination and reporting:
    Interagency RCCE TWG supported activities in ESAR including.

    Negotiations with new partners to expand TWG
    Interagency fundraising strategy and contribution to 2 fundraising proposals to support TWG
    BMGF end of project report

    Support to RCCE TWG

    Moderation of 12 RCCE TWG meetings
    Coordination of 6 regional biweekly Core Partner meetings

    Technical support to Inter-Agency IM specialist and RCCE surge coordinator hosted by IFRC

    Coordinating the Inter-Agency team to discuss progress
    Contribution to 2 work IM plans
    Revised IM training materials

    Desired Competencies, Technical Background And Experience

    Advanced university degree in behavioural and/or social sciences (anthropology, sociology, psychology, social development, etc.) or public health. Understanding of – or training in – current developments in the field of communication for development theory and research, participatory processes, media; as also strategic communication planning, behaviour analysis, formative research and evaluation. A relevant 1st University Degree in one of the above sciences, with qualifying experience, may also be accepted in lieu of the Advanced University Degree.
    At least 8-10 years of solid work experience in SBC, of which at least 2-4 years in emergency contexts or dealing with emergency issues, 4-6 years in developing country contexts in ESARO.
    Proven experience in coordinating and/or facilitating multi-agency SBC preparedness and response in emergencies. Experience in emergency response to outbreaks (Ebola, Cholera, etc.) or understanding of outbreak/risk communications and dealing with the media is an asset
    Fluency in English. Knowledge of French, Portuguese an asset.

    Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of:

    Care
    Respect
    Integrity
    Trust
    Accountability
    Sustainability

    Core Competencies

    Builds and Maintains Partnerships
    Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
    Drive to achieve results for impact
    Innovates and embraces change
    Manages ambiguity and complexity
    Thinks and acts strategically
    Works collaboratively with others

    Deadline: 11 Jun 2024

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  • Interantional Consultancy: Regional Household Survey Consultant

    Interantional Consultancy: Regional Household Survey Consultant

    Purpose, objectives & expected results

    Under the overall supervision of the Statistics and Monitoring Specialist (Regional MICS Coordinator), the MICS Regional Household Survey Consultant has the responsibility for supporting the preparation and implementation of the three (3) ongoing MICS in ESAR and provide specialized technical assistance to the implementation and review of MICS survey topics like for example the foundational learning skills and violence against women.

    Scope of Work

    Activities and Tasks:

    Key Activities Include

    Support the Regional MICS Coordinator in providing technical assistance and oversight for three (3) MICS in the region,
    In coordination and collaboration with the Regional MICS Coordinator and other relevant experts, review and provide feedback to COs on the following documents for compliance with MICS standards:

    For Madagascar

    agenda of training of interviewers
    field monitoring digital reports

    For Somalia

    agenda of training of interviewers
    field monitoring digital reports

    For South Sudan

    Country Survey Plan including budget and sample design
    questionnaires
    pre-test and test of Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) programmes report.

    Support countries through in-county visits in carrying out the following survey activities:

    Pre-test training and pre-test (South Sudan)
    Fieldwork training and monitoring (Somalia and Madagascar)

    In collaboration with the MICS Regional Coordinator, provide country and regional status survey updates to RO and HQ,
    Facilitate communication between the MICS HQ GIS expert and Census/NSO GIS experts, obtaining access to cluster geocodes and boundary shapefiles for the survey, and training activities (if GPS data collection is necessary)
    In collaboration with the MICS Regional Coordinator and the MICS HQ team, provide specialized assistance to countries in the implementation and review of specific MICS topics like for example foundational learning skills and violence against women.
    Work relationships:

    The ESARO PPM Section will provide quality assurance and oversight for the consultant’s work with substantial feedback on the quality of the work.
    Desired Competencies, Technical Background, And Experience
    Education

    At least a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Demography, Statistics, Epidemiology, or other related technical field with significant measurement or analysis component is required

    Skills And Experience

    At least 5 years’ experience in the coordination and/or management of quantitative household surveys. (Prior MICS/DHS coordination experience highly desirable);
    Expertise in statistical analyses (familiarity with data processing and data analysis software, CSPro and SPSS highly desirable);
    Experience in survey report preparation;
    Fluency in English;
    Oral and written communications in French will be an asset;
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
    Ability and willingness to travel to all countries across ESAR

    Other Competencies

    Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective relationships with national partners.
    Demonstrated leadership, managerial, and supervisory ability.

    In addition, the candidate must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of:

    Care
    Respect
    Integrity
    Trust
    Accountability
    Sustainability

    The consultant should demonstrate the following competencies for the assignment

    Building and maintaining partnership
    Demonstrating self-awareness and ethical awareness
    Innovating and embracing change
    Driving to achieve results for impact
    Thinking and acting strategically
    Working collaboratively with other

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  • Administrative Associate, G-6 External Outreach: Staff Counsellor, P-3/NOC, Rapid Response Rosters International Junior Consultant- Youth for Children International Consultancy – Climate and Education Consultant

    Administrative Associate, G-6 External Outreach: Staff Counsellor, P-3/NOC, Rapid Response Rosters International Junior Consultant- Youth for Children International Consultancy – Climate and Education Consultant

    Purpose For The Job

    Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Administrative Associate is responsible for executing a broad variety of procedural and specialized administrative tasks for the respective section requiring in-depth knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes, and policies.

    How can you make a difference?
    Key Functions, Accountabilities, And Related Duties/tasks
    Procurement

    Guides managers in the process of PCA/SSAs in line with the policies and guidance issued by FRG, supply division, and DHR.
    Facilitates the processing of contracts for consultants and external partners that provide a service to the section. This includes preparing and filing documents, completing necessary forms and templates, uploading TORs in VISION, and making necessary logistical arrangements.
    Maintains up-to-date vendor lists, partners, and consultant rosters.

    Communications & Workflow

    Facilitates the communications and workflow of the organizational unit to enhance the efficiency and timeliness of operations and outputs.
    Manages incoming and outgoing correspondence, e-mails, and telephone calls.
    Communicates routine and some non-routine information pertaining to the work of the team.
    Establishes and maintains the office filing and reference systems, both traditional and digital; and ensures the inter/intra-net websites are up to date and accurate.

    Calendar/Meetings/Correspondence Management

    Maintains office calendar and arranges meetings
    Takes minutes of meetings, ensuring accuracy, attention to detail, and coherence.

    Events/Logistics

    Supports capacity development activities and conferences by making the logistical arrangements, through engaging with facilitators, caterers, and hosts.
    Arranges times by liaising with participants over availability.
    Liaises with budget focal points and sections over costs and needs.
    Prepares background materials for participants and uploads cleared materials on the intranet.
    Prepares and maintains agendas on meetings and events related to the work group commitments.

    Travel

    Provides travel assistance to staff members in the section for travel arrangements and entitlements based on the organization’s rules and policies. Liaises with relevant travel focal points to ensure that the organization obtains the best service and price for all travel.
    Briefs/de-briefs staff members on issues relating to related administrative matters such as visas, security clearance, and documentation procedures.
    Extracts, inputs, maintains, and verifies the correctness of travel records in the organization’s travel system to ensure accurate transactions related to travel costs and staff travel.
    Assists in the preparation of budgets for travel costs and maintains travel plan and budgetary control records.
    Monitors travel certification and report back to the team.

    Invoice Processing

    Responsible for collecting invoices and filing documents for approval and, thereafter processing in VISION.
    Uploads electronic files and verifies results to the destination system.
    Responds to client transaction status and other inquiries.

    Supplies/Equipment

    Supports management of administrative supplies, and office equipment, and updating inventory of items.
    Monitors and supervises adequate and appropriate use of supplies. Ensures that services and maintenance of premises are in accordance with organizational standards.
    Arranges for the purchase and timely distribution of office supplies.

    Attendance

    Maintains and updates a system that monitors the absence of staff.

    Impact of Results

    In addition to the impact at the GS-5 level, a G-6 staff member is predominantly accountable for applying a broad range of specialized administrative rules and procedures in the coordination of administrative support to the team served. Efficiently initiating, monitoring, and ensuring the provision of administrative services allows the professional staff of the organization to focus on substantive core work. This may include supervisory responsibilities with accountability for the work of administrative assistants, temporary staff, and/or consultants.
    Administrative Associates represent the supervisor in initiating, following up on, and resolving issues pertaining to administrative requests. External contacts include counterparts in international organizations, bilateral and multi-lateral institutions, and national governments to organize meetings, workshops, and conferences. Communications involve the exchange of information across UNICEF at the most senior levels and externally to governing body representatives.

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
    The Following Minimum Requirements
    Recruitment Qualifications

    Education: Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work.
    Experience: A minimum of 6 years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience is required.

    Language Requirements

    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

    Skills

    Training and experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint; knowledge of integrated management information systems required.
    In-depth knowledge of UNICEF organizational structure, administrative policies and procedures.
    Organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities
    Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with visitors.
    High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment.
    Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural background.

    Deadline: 8th June, 2024

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  • Senior Child Protection Specialist- Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies (P-5), FT, PG Child Protection

    Senior Child Protection Specialist- Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies (P-5), FT, PG Child Protection

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have to…
    Strategic Leadership

    Establish clear vision and strategy for UNICEF’s GBV in Emergencies programmes globally including perspectives for scale, building frameworks for the work in emerging areas of innovative programme delivery, and positioning for future growth.
    Integrate GBViE into UNICEF’s corporate documents and systems including its Strategic Plan, ensure programmes align with international standards and mechanisms as well as UN wide interventions and initiatives.
    Advance the sustainability of GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response by strategically anchoring key elements of the work in UNICEF’s institutional systems, structures and processes, as well as at interagency level. 
    Coordinate and direct organizational contribution to the GBV Area of Responsibility (AoR), the Call to Action on Protection from GBViE, UNACTION, the Child Protection AoR and/or Protection Cluster to ensure effective response to emergencies. Lead and guide UNICEF’s engagement on GBViE with stakeholders working in emergencies and fragile states.

    Technical leadership including support to the field

    Provide technical assistance and coordination in GBViE programming and strategy development in all humanitarian situations, including L3/L2/L1 in line with CEAP. In coordination with Regional Offices, support Country Offices’ management and programme teams to fulfill the related CCCs with technical assistance, tools, and training. Support assessment and planning to address GBV in humanitarian needs assessments and response plans, including HAC and HRP.
    Coordinate and develop the availability of technical experts (with Regional and Country Offices) to ensure timely support
    Lead the development of global policies and procedures and introduce innovation and best practices to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects.
    Provide technical leadership in the Strategic Plan planning, implementation and monitoring, including the results framework and Corporate Standard Indicators reporting, related to GBViE.
    Provide technical advice related to the strategic shift on Violence against Girls, Boys and Women to ensure GBV minimum standards are applied throughout.

    Managerial leadership

    Establish and deliver the CHPA’s annual work plan results related to GBViE; set priorities/targets and performance measurements. Monitor work progress and ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.
    Provide guidance, supervision, and support to the GBViE sub-unit, and contribute to a workplace in line with UNICEF CRITAS values. Clearly communicate and seek feedback on the team’s direction, goals, and timelines, enabling a high performing team and professional growth and satisfaction. Support and guide team members to set work plans and goals, provide them with timely performance feedback, and set performance improvement plans as needed.
    Mobilise resources and ensure their effective management and utilization in line with UNICEF regulations and donor agreements, in pursuit of the Strategic Plan and the unit work plans, including support to country offices as possible in line with their response plans and accountabilities.

    Advocacy, Networking and partnership building

    Proactively build and strengthen strategic partnerships through networking and advocacy with governments, the OSRSG-Sexual Violence in Conflict, UN system agency partners, donors, internationally recognized institutions, NGOs, funding organizations, research institutes and the private sector to leverage these partnerships to achieve greater results for children.
    Ensure UNICEF representation in the GBV Information Management System (GBVIMS+) Steering Committee and the effective delivery of its objectives, and participation in the Primero Coordination Committee.

    Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

    Strengthen capacity at country and regional levels by rolling out inter-agency standard-setting guidance and tools to support work to prevent and respond to GBV in Emergencies.
    Advance research and identify research gaps with key partners, which would lead to the formulation of policy and good practice around the GBViE agenda. 
    Identify innovative areas of work and growth, including around technology, integrated programming and others to keep the GBV in Emergencies portfolio cutting and edge and UNICEF as a thought leader in this area of work.

    The following minimum requirements:

    An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.    
    A minimum of ten years of professional experience in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Emergencies with a specific requirement for frontline crisis experience in GBV interventions is required.
    Experience managing interagency processes and discussions at the highest level required
    Experience designing and implementing large scale mixed methods studies required.
    Experience doing this on GBV risk mitigation an asset.
    Background and/or familiarity with GBV emergency preparedness and anticipatory action is considered a strong asset.
    Experience working for UNICEF outside of headquarters an asset.
    Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is considered an asset.

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  • Senior Child Protection Specialist- Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies (P-5)

    Senior Child Protection Specialist- Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies (P-5)

    How can you make a difference?

    The Senior Child Protection (CP) Specialist-GBViE leads the organisation’s work on GBV in humanitarian situations, setting strategy and vision in alignment with the agency’s corporate documents whilst managing support to the field and global policy and research work. The Senior CP Specialist-GBViE ensures the accomplishment of programme goals and objectives linked to UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, Gender Action Plan, Child Protection Strategy, GBViE Operational Guide and Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action. The Senior CP Specialist-GBViE leads the implementation and management of UNICEF’s GBViE programming providing technical support with programming formulation, design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation at both headquarters and field levels. This position will also supervise staff and consultants. The Senior CP Specialist-GBViE works in close collaboration with other UNICEF team members across Programme Group, colleagues in other HQ Divisions, and colleagues based in regional offices and country offices. In addition, the post involves significant interagency representation and collaboration with implementing partners, other UN agencies, international and local NGOs, subject matter experts, and funding partners.

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have to…
    Strategic Leadership

    Establish clear vision and strategy for UNICEF’s GBV in Emergencies programmes globally including perspectives for scale, building frameworks for the work in emerging areas of innovative programme delivery, and positioning for future growth.
    Integrate GBViE into UNICEF’s corporate documents and systems including its Strategic Plan, ensure programmes align with international standards and mechanisms as well as UN wide interventions and initiatives.
    Advance the sustainability of GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response by strategically anchoring key elements of the work in UNICEF’s institutional systems, structures and processes, as well as at interagency level.
    Coordinate and direct organizational contribution to the GBV Area of Responsibility (AoR), the Call to Action on Protection from GBViE, UNACTION, the Child Protection AoR and/or Protection Cluster to ensure effective response to emergencies. Lead and guide UNICEF’s engagement on GBViE with stakeholders working in emergencies and fragile states.

    Technical leadership including support to the field

    Provide technical assistance and coordination in GBViE programming and strategy development in all humanitarian situations, including L3/L2/L1 in line with CEAP. In coordination with Regional Offices, support Country Offices’ management and programme teams to fulfill the related CCCs with technical assistance, tools, and training. Support assessment and planning to address GBV in humanitarian needs assessments and response plans, including HAC and HRP.
    Coordinate and develop the availability of technical experts (with Regional and Country Offices) to ensure timely support
    Lead the development of global policies and procedures and introduce innovation and best practices to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects.
    Provide technical leadership in the Strategic Plan planning, implementation and monitoring, including the results framework and Corporate Standard Indicators reporting, related to GBViE.
    Provide technical advice related to the strategic shift on Violence against Girls, Boys and Women to ensure GBV minimum standards are applied throughout.

    Managerial leadership

    Establish and deliver the CHPA’s annual work plan results related to GBViE; set priorities/targets and performance measurements. Monitor work progress and ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.
    Provide guidance, supervision, and support to the GBViE sub-unit, and contribute to a workplace in line with UNICEF CRITAS values. Clearly communicate and seek feedback on the team’s direction, goals, and timelines, enabling a high performing team and professional growth and satisfaction. Support and guide team members to set work plans and goals, provide them with timely performance feedback, and set performance improvement plans as needed.
    Mobilise resources and ensure their effective management and utilization in line with UNICEF regulations and donor agreements, in pursuit of the Strategic Plan and the unit work plans, including support to country offices as possible in line with their response plans and accountabilities.

    Advocacy, Networking and partnership building

    Proactively build and strengthen strategic partnerships through networking and advocacy with governments, the OSRSG-Sexual Violence in Conflict, UN system agency partners, donors, internationally recognized institutions, NGOs, funding organizations, research institutes and the private sector to leverage these partnerships to achieve greater results for children.
    Ensure UNICEF representation in the GBV Information Management System (GBVIMS+) Steering Committee and the effective delivery of its objectives, and participation in the Primero Coordination Committee.

    Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

    Strengthen capacity at country and regional levels by rolling out inter-agency standard-setting guidance and tools to support work to prevent and respond to GBV in Emergencies.
    Advance research and identify research gaps with key partners, which would lead to the formulation of policy and good practice around the GBViE agenda.
    Identify innovative areas of work and growth, including around technology, integrated programming and others to keep the GBV in Emergencies portfolio cutting and edge and UNICEF as a thought leader in this area of work.

    The Following Minimum Requirements

    An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
    A minimum of ten years of professional experience in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Emergencies with a specific requirement for frontline crisis experience in GBV interventions is required.
    Experience managing interagency processes and discussions at the highest level required
    Experience designing and implementing large scale mixed methods studies required.
    Experience doing this on GBV risk mitigation an asset.
    Background and/or familiarity with GBV emergency preparedness and anticipatory action is considered a strong asset.
    Experience working for UNICEF outside of headquarters an asset.
    Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is considered an asset.

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  • Re advertisement – Education Specialist, P3

    Re advertisement – Education Specialist, P3

    Purpose of the role
    Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief of Education (P4), the Education Specialist, (P3) supports the development and preparation of the Education programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, refugees, disadvantaged, and excluded in society. This will be done in close collaboration with other UNICEF programme sections in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (including Innovation, Child Protection, WASH, and Social Policy), respective field offices, and involved partners.
    The TA Education Specialist will also ensure the quality coordination of UNICEF’s multi-sectoral/ integrated interventions related to education in collaboration with the Education technical leads and Innovation Manager, focusing on refugee education, digital learning, skills development, and the overall agenda of “learning to earning”.
    The incumbent will coordinate the timely implementation of the activities in line with the approved proposals together with programme sections and field offices and adhere to a Results Based Management (RBM) approach and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
    Main Responsibilities and Tasks
    Support to programme development and planning

    Support the preparation, design, and updating of the situation analysis for the education programmes to ensure that current and comprehensive data on education issues is available to guide UNICEF’s strategic policy, advocacy, intervention, and development efforts on education programmes.
    Help the supervisor set priorities, strategies, design, and implementation plans. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance programme management, efficiency, and delivery.
    Participate in strategic programme discussions on the planning of education programmes. Formulate, design, and prepare programme proposals for the sector, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans and Country Programme and coherence/integration with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), regional strategies, and national priorities, plans, and competencies.
    Establish specific goals, objectives, strategies, and implementation plans for the sector using results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentation for programme review and approval.
    Work closely and collaboratively with internal colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies, and to determine national priorities to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
    Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes and ensure integration, coherence, and harmonization of programmes/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.

    Programme management, monitoring, and delivery of results

    Plan and collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators, and other UNICEF/UN system indicators to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence, and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the assigned sector on education programmes.
    Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews, and annual reviews with the government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.
    Prepare and assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths, and weaknesses in programme management.
    Identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
    Actively monitor programmes/projects through field visits and surveys, and exchange information with stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems, and make timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
    Monitor and verify the optimum and appropriate use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative, and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures, donor commitments, standards of accountability, and integrity, ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
    Prepare regular and mandated programme reports for management, donors, and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.

    Technical and operational support to programme implementation

    Provide technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and country office partners and donors on interpretation, application, and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes, best practices, and approaches on education and related issues to support programme management, implementation and delivery of results.
    Arrange/coordinate the availability of technical experts with the Regional Office/HQ to ensure timely and appropriate support throughout the programming process.
    Participate in education programme meetings including programme development and contingency planning to provide technical and operational information, advice, and support.
    Draft policy papers, briefs, and other strategic programme materials for management use.

    Networking and partnership building

    Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant government counterparts, national stakeholders, global partners, donors, and academia through active networking, advocacy, and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise, and to reinforce cooperation to achieve sustainable and broad results on education programmes.
    Prepare communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships, and support fundraising for education programmes.
    Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions on education and related issues to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNSDCF planning and preparation of programmes/projects ensuring organizational position, interests, and priorities are fully considered and integrated with the UNSDCF process in development planning and agenda.

    Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building

    Apply and introduce innovative approaches and good practices to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results.
    Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best practices in education management. Assess, institutionalize, and share best practices and knowledge learned.
    Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects.
    Organize and implement capacity-building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results in education and related programmes/projects.

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
    The following minimum requirements:

    An advanced University Degree (Master’s required) degree in Business Administration, Social Science, Public Administration/Policy, International Development, or other related or relevant field. Two additional years of relevant experience and an undergraduate degree can be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
    A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably working for a UN Organization, INGO, or similar within, integrated/multi-sectoral programming, monitoring of projects, coordination/management, and donor/partner relations.
    Experience working in education programme particularly focusing on skills building and/ or refugee education portfolios is an advantage.
    Experience working in UNICEF is a must.
    Previous experience in managing EU or PROSPECTS projects is an advantage.
    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

    Technical Competencies

    Understanding of the overall global development context, including issues such as poverty, migration, and the impact of these factors on education and vice-versa; and integrated, multi-sectoral approaches to address such issues in collaboration with other sectors (including Innovation, Social Policy, Child Protection, WASH, and Social Behavioral Change within UNICEF).
    Knowledge of global developments in the skilling of children and Adolescents and international engagement strategies, including the application of the equity and integration lenses and human rights perspectives to programming.
    Some understanding of the humanitarian development nexus particularly in the refugee hosting areas.
    Experience in programme management in education, including programme design, costing/budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting.
    Demonstrated knowledge in x-sectoral issues (gender and disability inclusion and environment)
    Possess excellent planning, coordination, reporting, and teamwork skills.
    Excellent management and organizational skills.

    Deadline: 29 May 2024 E. Africa Standard Time

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    jobs.unicef.org

  • National Individual Consultancy – Social and Behavior Change – Immunization

    National Individual Consultancy – Social and Behavior Change – Immunization

    Under The Technical Supervision Of The SBC Specialist And Working In Close Coordination With The Health Specialist And County Focal Points, The Consultant Will Provide Timely SBC Technical Guidance And Support The Successful Implementation Of Integrated Routine Immunization SBC Activities. The Main Activities Include The Following

    Review the GAVI CDS3 proposal, Kenya, strategy documents, plans, result framework, performance monitoring plan and recent county data and map SBC activities, bottlenecks and capacity gaps and develop a roadmap for providing technical guidance and support across the country.

    Support counties and implementing partners to undertake/ analyze existing county situation/problem assessment and a communication (participant, behavior and channel) analysis to inform the design, review and formulation of county SBC implementation plans.

    Orient the County Health Management Team and implementing partners on SBC and provide technical guidance/support in developing/reviewing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and reporting on county SBC plans.
    Working with CHMTs and implementing partners, explore and promote a social accountability mechanism for improving immunization reporting.
    Contextualize the communication and advocacy interventions by creating county county-specific messaging matrix and support the development and dissemination of county-based IEC packages.
    Co-ordinate with UNICEF partners and consultants to ensure the communication and mass media content is running on media platforms, including the community radios (Digiredio) ensuring complementary two-way community engagement both on air and on the ground while mobilizing community members to utilize routine immunization services by disseminating clear, credible and consistent multi-media messages.
    Support NVIP disseminate the Routine Immunization communication guidelines, RCCE and interpersonal communication guide and other key NVIP documents.
    Participate in GAVI and NVIP coordination meetings within UNICEF and at the county level as appropriate and report back on the key SBC issues and action points.
    Facilitate documentation and dissemination of good practices and lessons learned.
    Prepare monthly reports, and a final consultancy report including progress on SBC outcome(s), lessons learned, gaps and recommendations.

    Expected deliverables
    The Consultant Will Provide The Following Deliverables

    Work plan, results framework, and monitoring plan for integrated Routine Immunization.
    Messaging matrix and IEC packages for integrated SBC dissemination plan.
    SBC Capacity building plans for counties and partners
    SBC Capacity building implementation report.
    Mass Media campaign, execution and demonstrated utilization of community radios and IPC.
    NVIP national SBC strategy
    Documentation of good practices, and facilitation of videography, where required
    Final consultancy report, summarizing SBC achievements in each county, lessons learned, gaps and recommendations.

    Deliverables
    Tasks/Milestones
    Deliverables/Outputs
    Timeline
    Budget

    Review NVIP strategic documents, plans, recent county immunization data, map SBC activities, bottlenecks and capacity gaps and develop a work plan/roadmap for providing technical guidance and support.

    Work plan, results framework, performance monitoring plan. Quality assurance of partner activities
    1st June to July 31st
    15%

    Identification of youth and religious partners to mobilize communities and create demand for immunization services

    Program Documents (PDs) developed with local Youth groups and religious groups.
    County Directorate of Health and Education and implementing partners develop ACSM/SBC action plans and Capacity building plans.
    1st August to September 30th
    15%

    Support NVIP in the dissemination of the Gender and Immunization report and finalize (ready for Print) IPC guide, RI Communication guide, and RI guide for CHPs and ensure the integration with C-19 and PHC is aligned.

    Disseminations Conducted – including printing and distribution of Communication job aids.
    Field work -Data Collection and Analysis
    Behavioural Science report
    finalized
    October to November 2024
    15%

    Capacity building of county, national, and implementing partners. This includes a BeSD assessment and a communication (participant, behaviour, and channel) analysis to inform the design and formulation of county SBC plans.

    Capacity building Report finalized.
    Setting up a social accountability/SBC work plan for RI
    December 2024 to January 2025
    20%

    As appropriate, participate in Immunization coordination meetings within UNICEF and at the county level and report on the key SBC issues and action points.

    Monthly progress reports capture issues, gaps, actions, and recommendations.
    # of counties with communication action plans
    Media Plan
    # of counties with communication action plans
    February to May 2025
    20%

    Convene a national meeting with all vaccine service providers and implementing partners and share the vaccine roadmap for partner compliance and support.

    National Meeting Report
    Final consultancy report
    June to
    July 2025
    25%
    Desired Competencies, Technical Background And Experience

    Advanced university degree in social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, health, communication or another relevant technical field.
    At least 8 years of professional work experience in a technical position in Social and Behaviour Change Communication and other relevant areas
    Proven expertise in Social and Behaviour Change planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
    Knowledge of local health system context, immunization and zero-dose communities to ensure alignment with the government system & community engagement.
    Insights into social–political dynamics will contribute to effective communication.
    Prior experience working with the government, UNICEF or UN Agencies.

    Knowledge/ Expertise/ Skills Required

    Able to promote collaboration among key stakeholders in the face of pressure and tension among stakeholders.
    Strong advocacy and analytical skills to understand immunization data, anticipate changing priorities and identify solutions, openly sharing knowledge, insights and effective practices.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili
    Knowledge and versatility in message and materials development
    Proven skills and experience in SBC capacity assessment and development.
    Ability to work independently, within tight deadlines, ensuring attention to detail and following through.
    Willing to travel frequently within Kenya as per UNICEF travel rules, regulations and procedures.

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  • Supply and Logistics Manager, P4

    Supply and Logistics Manager, P4

    The Supply and Logistics Section in Kenya ensures access to safe, effective, quality-assured, and affordable essential products for children and their families.

    How can you make a difference?

    Management of the Supply section
    Establish the annual work plan for the Supply section; determine priorities/targets and performance measurements and monitor work progress to ensure that results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.
    Supervise and coach section staff and ensure timely performance management of staff. In collaboration with the Supply Division, Regional Office, and the global supply community, ensure knowledge sharing and learning are prioritized to continuously build the capacity of individuals and the team.
    Ensure establishment and maintenance of operational capacity to handle CO supply chains, including staffing (appropriate staffing structure, timely recruitment, clarity of roles and responsibilities) and contracting of third-party services if applicable (e.g. customs clearance, warehousing, transport, distribution)
    Supply chain service delivery and emergency response
    Participate in the Country Programme Action Planning and advise on Supply requirements for the Plan of Operations and Annual Work Plans. Ensure appropriate planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the supply chain operations, including establishment of performance indicators, and assessment of fit for purpose of products and services.
    Analyze supply spending and establish procurement strategies based on category management to focus on strategic, essential supplies and services that contribute to results for children, including the establishment of long-term agreements (LTAs) where relevant.
    Ensure timely customs clearance of supplies entering the country and establish appropriate warehousing and inventory management practices, including appropriate in-country transport.
    Ensure appropriate vendor management practices e.g. supply performance reviews are established and applied.
    Analyze supply dashboards, implementation rates of key performance indicators, and supply information/data from various systems and conduct root cause analysis of supply chain bottlenecks and challenges, to drive improvements and ensure efficient and effective supply chains for children.
    Develop an emergency supply & logistics strategy based on risk assessment analysis and Programme assumptions. Ensure an emergency supply and logistics preparedness action plan for the CO is established in line with Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCC), and implemented (establishment of relevant LTAs and frame agreements for emergency response, prepositioning of stock, and training of staff in the country office).
    Participate in high-level emergency coordination, implementation, and monitoring meetings with internal and external partners and establish close collaboration with the Logistics Cluster/National Logistics Working Group if such is activated/existing.
    Establish strong working relations with Regional Chiefs of Supply/Regional Chief of Operations, as well as the Supply Division, to align with global and regional approaches and initiatives in supply chain management.
    Collaboration with the programme and implementing partners.
    Establish close collaboration with programme sections through involvement in programme design, planning, and preparation for the implementation of supply components as well as monitoring and evaluation. Establish an accountability framework with programmes, for the delivery of results for children.
    Provide supply input to donor dialogue and support the development of supply components of proposals to donors including budgeting and use of innovative financing mechanisms for supplies, services, and construction works.
    Support assessment of and collaboration with implementing partners including civil society, establishment of Programme Cooperation Agreements (PCAs), and monitoring of supply components under Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT).
    Develop and maintain partnership and collaborative relations with the Government, UN organizations, and bilateral counterparts in supply and logistics activities including harmonized and collaborative procurement.
    Technical and advisory support to government/national systems
    Promote/drive supply chain strengthening and change management initiatives with governments and partners, to ensure efficient and effective supply chains for children.
    Implement capacity development initiatives in the area of supply chains for children, in close collaboration with programme colleagues. Support supply components of health systems strengthening as might be relevant in the country context.
    Advisory support to Governments/national systems in defining and determining supply solutions for children, such as the use of procurement services; supply financing solutions; local market development; and private sector engagement.
    Support the supply systems strengthening activities in the country internally and externally with a focus also on local production.
    Innovation, products and markets
    Contribute to pilots and support the actual roll-out of new products and services, in close collaboration with Supply Division.
    Promote critical thinking, innovative approaches, and good practices on supply chain management within the organization as well as with externals to ensure effective and efficient supply chains for children.
    Further to the analysis of supply spend and related procurement strategies, run initiatives to ensure local market development where relevant.

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
    The Following Minimum Requirements

    Education: An advanced university degree is required in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field, or a relevant first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) in conjunction with a valid relevant professional certification is required.
    *A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with ten (10) years of relevant work experience in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration, and/or other directly related technical field, may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.
    Work Experience: At least eight (8) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration, and/or other directly related technical fields is required.
    Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or the local language of the duty station is considered an asset.

    The Following Desirables

    Understanding of development and humanitarian work
    Health supply chain management experience
    Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency

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    jobs.unicef.org

  • Programme Specialist (P-3), PG Child Protection/Migration Hub ICT Assistant, G5 Consultancy: Technology Playbook Project Manager, ICTD Digital Centre of Excellence (Remote)

    Programme Specialist (P-3), PG Child Protection/Migration Hub ICT Assistant, G5 Consultancy: Technology Playbook Project Manager, ICTD Digital Centre of Excellence (Remote)

    How can you make a difference?

    The Programme Specialist is accountable for providing technical support, coordination, knowledge management and advocacy support to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people on the move.
    The purpose of the post is to support the Migration and Displacement Hub and the Social Protection team in strengthening the organisation’s work on children’s rights in displacement contexts through evidence generation and knowledge management, capacity building, building partnerships and synergies across stakeholders, provision of technical support and policy influencing.

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have to…
    Duties
    Working across 2 teams, this staff member will support UNICEF in strengthening UNICEF’s programme and policy engagement on children’s rights in displacement contexts, with a particular focus on inclusive social protection and youth engagement. S/he will work collaboratively with colleagues across different teams at UNICEF – in the Programme Group, at regional and country office, and with external partners to drive changes in policy and practice. Duties include:
    Strengthening UNICEF’s work at all levels on inclusive social protection and other issues for displaced populations and host communities, with a special focus on PROSPECTS countries.

    Support the development of practical guidance and tools for inclusive social protection and other basic services for host and displaced populations
    Provide regions and country offices with high quality technical assistance on displacement issues for children.
    Support the development of country programme documents and other resources in countries impacted by displacement.

    Consolidation of evidence, knowledge management and strengthening learning for children in displacement contextsUndertake activities to strengthen UNICEF’s policy influencing efforts in humanitarian and fragile contexts.

    Coordinate evidence generation and documentation of good practises on social protection and other thematic areas in displacement contexts .
    Map and maintain updated information on emerging opportunities for advocacy on inclusive social protection.
    Facilitate south-south learning and knowledge exchange to influence practice and build capacity globally on social protection in humanitarian and fragile contexts, with a particular focus on displacement contexts.
    Contribute to wider capacity building and learning plans in the Social Protection team and in the Migration and Displacement Hub.

    Engaging with government counterparts, partners, other stakeholders, and UNICEF regional and country offices to influence policy for children in displacement contextsWork closely with relevant stakeholders to follow up on commitments made at the Global Refugee Forum and other intergovernmental and interagency fora on inclusive social protection and other issues for displaced children and host communities.

    Regular engagement with UNICEF staff across sectors and at HQ, regional and country office level, partners, and other external stakeholders engaged to support implementation of the PROSPECTS partnership.
    Support the establishment of a Knowledge management and Technical Assistance hub on the issue of social protection in displacement contexts, in partnership with other stakeholders.
    Provide on site analytical and documentation support to country and regional teams on topics relevant to child poverty and social protection, as required.

    Support youth engagement in UNICEF’s migration and displacement programming, with particular focus on the implementation of the Youth on the Move Fellowship Programme and its scale-up and sustainability plan.

    Liaise with key HQ teams, such as DHR, ADAP, UNICEF regional and country offices hosting fellows, and external partners, such as MYCP to implement and formally lauch the Youth on the Move Fellowship Programme.
    Coordinate recruitment, training, mentorship and capacity building support activities for the Fellows and hosting offices/supervisors; Trouble-shoot logistical and other issues as they arise.
    Support the development of communications materials and assets in collaboration with GCA in order to mobilize resources and garner political support for the formal uptake and scaling of the programme within UNICEF and with external partners.

    Others

    Proactively engage in team activities
    Undertake other key responsibilities as required.

    The Following Minimum Requirements

    An advanced university degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, International Development, Public Administration, Economics, Communication and/or related field is required.
    A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in social protection, displacement or related fields is required.
    Building and managing complex multi stakeholder processes and networks is required.
    Experience of global and regional policy influencing on social protection in displacement contexts is an added advantage.
    At least 2 years of demonstrated experience of developing technical knowledge products and their systematic dissemination to enhance learning is desired.
    Ability to present complex policy ideas in succinct, engaging ways in written and oral communication.
    Knowledge of children’s rights, public policy, international development, migration and displacement,and humanitarian issues.
    Experience in advocacy and influencing at the international level is an asset.
    Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is considered an asset.

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  • International Consultancy: Social Protection Financing and Programming for Cash Plus National Systems in ESAR

    International Consultancy: Social Protection Financing and Programming for Cash Plus National Systems in ESAR

    Scope of Work

    Under the supervision of the Regional Social Policy Advisor, and in collaboration with the regional nutrition team where appropriate, the consultant will provide technical support to the RO and COs in generating evidence and recommendations for nutrition responsive and shock responsive social protection financing and expansion of cash plus pilot programmes to broader systems.

    Activities And Tasks

    Review the array of current social protection financing strategies being used in different contexts across the region (and outside where relevant) with a focus on different approaches being utilized, pathways and strategies to support sustainable, progressive and contextually appropriate increases in domestic spending on social assistance in ESAR.
    Identify approaches that are applicable to shifting the needle on how governments can progressively increase domestic spending on social assistance with a focus on the spending evolution, different modalities in use, and including linkages to any revenue models that are available (i.e. tax earmarking, social protection funds, tax reforms, etc.).
    Undertake a deep dive analysis into current efforts and best practices on financing approaches for shock responsive social protection, notably in response to climate shocks and related hazards, looking specifically at financing models, use of alternative and innovative financing, climate funds, etc.
    Work with the nutrition section to undertake a comprehensive mapping of cash plus interventions in the region (drawing from the recent SADC mapping of nutrition responsive social protection and UNICEF ESARO case studies) to expand understanding of best practices and opportunities for expansion of scalable cash plus to additional sectors. This includes completion of a shared spreadsheet by social protection and nutrition and other teams that maps social protection programmes and linkages with nutrition and other sectors.
    Provide targeted technical support to at least 5 Country Offices in the region to identify concrete action plans towards sustainable child focused SP programming and financing and expanding cash plus including strengthening nutrition responsive social protection systems (in alignment with global and regional guidance).

    Work relationships: The Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Regional Social Policy Advisor with support from the social protection specialist, public finance specialist and in close collaboration with colleagues in the regional Nutrition team. The Consultant will be expected to engage regularly with select UNICEF COs in the region, both for gathering relevant information for the assignment as well as through targeted technical assistance to strengthen capacities to implement nutrition sensitive social protection programming and financing.
    Outputs/Deliverables
    Specific outputs that this work will contribute to include:

    Evidence produced to strengthen financing of social protection programming, including shock responsive SP and nutrition sensitive SP, that includes review of current SP financing profile in the region, SRSP financing approaches, and a detailed report that provides different approaches and opportunities to move towards progressive increase in domestic spending on social assistance in ESAR;
    Identification of approaches to move cash plus programming from pilots/testing towards national systems including production of a brief on financing opportunities for expansion of scale of cash plus nutrition programmes, and a report that provides entry points and recommendations to systematize cash plus programming, both for nutrition and other key sectors for children; and
    Capacity of ESARO and select COs is strengthened to apply findings and recommendations identified in outputs 1 and 2, as well as the recently released global guidance on nutrition sensitive SP, to develop country level action plans for social protection financing and programming.

    The table below provides a summary of tasks and deliverables expected to achieve these outputs:
    Deliverables
    Duration
    (Estimated # of days
    Timeline/Deadline

    Development of a brief on current SP financing profile of ESAR countries

    20 days
    By end June 2024

    Development of a brief on financing of shock responsive SP for climate shocks and other hazards in ESAR

    20 days
    By July 2024

    Outline and draft report on SP financing strategies applicable to ESAR countries with focus on different approaches and pathways towards increase in domestic spending on social assistance

    40 days
    By end August 2024

    Final report on SP financing strategies applicable to ESAR countries with focus on different approaches and pathways towards increase in domestic spending on social assistance

    5 days
    By September 2024

    Summary brief of mapped financing opportunities and approaches for funding nutrition sensitive social protection expansion

    20 days
    By October 2024

    Overview brief of mapped cash plus ongoing/developing in ESAR with a focus on opportunities to expand beyond pilots towards national system and policy reform

    40 days
    By January 2025

    Work with 5 country offices to develop action plans/strategies/other outputs for improved social protection financing and/or cash plus programming (UNICEF focus)

    75 days
    By May 2025
    Total
    220
    Payment Schedule
    Payment shall be made on satisfactory completion of the deliverables as detailed above, in seven payments.
    Please note that the final remuneration rate will be negotiated by HR.
    Desired Competencies, Technical Background And Experience

    Education: An advanced university degree in Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, or other relevant Social Science field is required. *A first university degree in a relevant field combined with at least ten years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

    Skills:

    Hands on experience with public financial management (PFM) issues, specifically government budgeting approaches, domestic resource mobilization and social sector financing strategies
    Substantial experience in the field of social assistance, cash transfer programming, social insurance (including health insurance), social services and/or labor market analysis and employment policies. Demonstrated understanding of child-sensitive social protection, disability sensitive and/or gender sensitive social protection a plus.
    Demonstrable experience working in child-focused sectors, including, but not limited to child protection, health, education, nutrition, social protection, and water, sanitation and hygiene.
    Excellent analytical skills and strong track record of producing high-quality publications.
    Demonstratable experience in cash plus design and implementation an asset.
    Understanding of public financial management reform in the Sub-Saharan Africa context is a strong advantage.
    Work experience: Minimum eight (8) years progressively responsible professional level experience in social protection systems, policy and financing. Specific experience in public financial management will be an asset.

    Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of:

    Care
    Respect
    Integrity
    Trust
    Accountability
    Sustainability

    Competencies

    Innovates and embraces change
    Manages ambiguity and complexity
    Thinks and acts strategically
    Works collaboratively with others

    English both oral and written is a must. Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents is required.
    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

    An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in
    A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
    A minimum of [insert years] of relevant professional experience in
    Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

    Apply via :

    jobs.unicef.org