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Supply Specialist (Procurement Services), P-4

For every child, a champion…
UNICEF has continually focused on access to affordable and diversified supplier markets, particularly for strategic products and services, procuring around 40% of its international offshore supplies from countries in which UNICEF also has programmes, with the remaining 60% invoiced by companies based in OECD countries. Furthermore, UNICEF’s country programmes purchase significant amount of supplies in local markets, and increasingly where possible and feasible utilize cash programming in emergencies to support resilient local markets. The rising cost to governments and partners of health products (medical devices, medicines, and vaccines), Nutrition and WASH supplies has attracted public concern across the globe along with the market failures elucidated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Access to safe, effective, quality assured, and affordable essential products for children and their families through public health services is instrumental to improving the health of children and families, improving health coverage without incurring financial depredation and achieving meaningful change.
How can you make a difference?
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Provide Normative and Technical support to UNICEF Country Offices
Improvement of procurement capacity in the region
Internal and External awareness about Procurement Services
Establish linkages with Supply Chain System Strengthening and other regional priorities.
Develop and implement adequate market shaping and activities that support local production in the region

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

An advanced university degree (equivalent to a Master’s) from an accredited institution is required in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field.

Work Experience:

At least 8 years of relevant work experience in (at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly related technical fields is required.

Skills:

Ability to resolve difficult, complex and sensitive situations often under pressure.
Ability to initiate and manage change in a diverse environment.
Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
Ability to manage and monitor the effective use of financial and material resources.
Ability to supervise and direct a team of professional and support staff.
The ability to allocate appropriate time and resources for successful achievement of goals and foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning.
Ability to implement clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies, identify priority activities and assignments, adjust priorities as required.
Ability to work strategically to realize organizational goals, develop strategies, set clear visions.
Advanced communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships for achievement of objectives and to develop close and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Skill in the identification of new opportunities or requirements to meet challenges in the field and propose changes.
Strong understanding of supply chain processes, from programme needs assessment, through planning, procurement and contracting, logistics and delivery, monitoring and evaluation.
Strong overall knowledge and understanding of UNICEF programmes, public procurement principles, financial and legal aspects of supply chain issues, ethics and risk management of supply chain operations.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required.

The following desirables:

Understanding of development and humanitarian work.
Emergency experience an advantage.
Health supply chain management experience an advantage.
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.

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November 5, 2024
Adolescent Development Manager – Humanitarian and Peacebuilding (P-4), PG Education-ADAP

Under the guidance of the Global Lead, ADAP, and in close coordination with the PG Humanitarian Action focal points, and the Emergency Operations Division (EMOPS), the Adolescent Development Manager will be responsible for strengthening adolescent and youth components of UNICEF humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts.

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

Support coordination, advocacy and programme efforts on working with and for adolescents and young people in humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts.

Implementation of UNICEF’s CCCs on Adolescent Development and Participation, and roll out of global goods on working with and for adolescents and young people in humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts

Provide technical assistance for programming for and with adolescents and young people, including implementation of UNICEF’s revised Core Commitments to Children on Humanitarian Action, and the IASC Youth Guidelines.
Conduct roll outs, with partners, at the global, regional and country level on the IASC Youth Guidelines for practical application across sectors in regions and countries, and update/adapt guidance and youth friendly versions as needed.
Coordinate scale up and utilization of global flagship tools, such as Adolescent Kit for Expression and Innovation, Youth Action Guide including digitization.
Support advocacy and resource mobilization effort on UNICEF’s efforts to work with and for adolescents and young people in humanitarian and protracted contexts.
Support the ADAP Global lead and team in positioning and implementing the youth engagement agenda in forcibly displaced contexts, as part of the PROSPECTS partnership.

Advocacy and Partnerships on adolescents and youth in humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts

Advocate at global level for stronger integration of and allocation of resources to addressing the needs and priorities of adolescents and youth in humanitarian action; disaster risk reduction strategies; emergency preparedness, response and recovery; and peacebuilding processes and programmes.
Review and contribute to existing organizational plans, tools, policies and standards in the area of emergencies and peacebuilding to strengthen work with and for adolescents and youth; and ensures linkages between emergency, transition and development strategies.
Participate and actively engage in the inter-agency Youth Compact, including in advocacy efforts, coordination on humanitarian efforts, and developing inter-agency guidance.
Work closely with EMOPS, UNICEF Humanitarian Action focal points working group in PG and support to regional and country offices in ensuring appropriate attention to adolescents and youth within L2/L3 emergency situations and on-going efforts to harmonize responses to emergencies.
Forge partnerships with IASC clusters, task forces and surge/stand by partners to position and strengthen efforts with and for adolescents and young people.
Strengthen the inclusion of and collaboration with youth led/youth centered organizations in humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts.

Knowledge Management and Documentation

Participate in institutional assessments, evaluations and humanitarian reviews that help to identify opportunities and gaps in crises preparedness, response and recovery efforts that have implications for adolescents and young people.
Support knowledge generation (e.g. case study documentation, learning series etc), dissemination, and sharing of experiences among UNICEF staff and partners on strategies and tools, lessons learned, case examples and innovations to prevent and mitigate the impact of emergencies.

Contributions to ADAP HQ section operations and management

Contribute to ADAP HQ’s resource mobilization and management efforts including planning, utilization and reporting.
Work with and guide the work of support staff and/or external consultants/contractors such as on the roll out of the IASC Youth Guidelines, training and capacity development on the Adolescent Kit, coordinating inter-agency advocacy and training events at global, regional and country level.
Synthesize and analyze progress and challenges and develop recommendations for relevant UN and UNICEF policy and strategy documents, annual and mid-term reviews, donor reports and inter-agency feedback.
Contribute to ADAP Section’s key initiatives and multi-sectoral effortsas required.

The Following Minimum Requirements

An advanced degree in social sciences with a technical focus in the areas of education, humanitarian action, human rights, international development, psychology and/or related field is required.
A minimum of eight (8) years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in adolescent and youth programmes, programme management, youth engagement, with emphasis on working for and with young people in humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts is required.
Relevant experience in coordination, advocacy, developing global goods and guidance, partnerships in humanitarian situations, working with humanitarian partners (IASC, cluster mechanisms etc) is desirable.
Strong knowledge of and experience working on gender equity, especially as pertaining to adolescents and young people will be an asset
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Demonstrated experience and expertise working on education programmes for adolescents and young people (Experience with Life Skills Education Programmes is a plus)
Demonstrated track record in report writing, documentation and publication.
Knowledge of UNICEF and UN language, protocols, branding and design standards;
Ability to work with minimal daily supervision and exercise sound judgment in meeting deadlines.
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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November 5, 2024
Digital Communication Specialist (Digital Community Engagement and Misinformation Management), P-3, Polio Eradication Programme

This position will support the efforts of SBC Manager (Outbreaks), and Digital Communication Manager (New York) in strategizing, planning, and implementing digital communication initiatives in polio outbreak countries. By collaborating closely with UNICEF teams, GPEI partners, and government officers, the Digital Communication Specialist will contribute to the development of effective social media engagement, misinformation management, and digital community engagement strategies in line with UNICEF’s objectives and the broader goals of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.

Key Responsibilities And Tasks Include The Following

Support digital ecosystem, social media, and digital technology platforms:
Assist the Digital Communication Manager in providing technical support to UNICEF Country Offices (COs) for digital engagement interventions, including strategy development, planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
Contribute to the implementation of UNICEF Polio Annual Work Plans in coordination with GPEI partners, ensuring digital and social media components of the Country polio SBC programs meet global excellence standards.
Participate in technical working groups and translate policies and guidelines into operational frameworks for countries to support the development and implementation of global strategic direction, guidelines, and work plans for digital engagement.
Support polio digital community engagement strategy:
Assist in the development and implementation of a cohesive digital community engagement strategy for global, regional, and country levels, aiming to provide online communities with up-to-date information about polio eradication efforts, encourage participation, create discourse, and promote community confidence in the polio program.
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to ensure the integration and harmonization of polio social media activities with global communication and advocacy activities, as well as intra-UN system development activities and initiatives.
Support the planning and implementation of social listening mechanisms to monitor and mitigate risks associated with misinformation, fake news, and an information vacuum about vaccination. Engage with various groups and influencers in the digital ecosystem to pre-emptively address and debunk myths about vaccines.
Contribute to misinformation management capacity building and technical deployment:
Support the design of evidence-based capacity-building strategies to manage polio and vaccine-related misinformation, both online and offline, in collaboration with internal and external partners.
Assist in producing and testing training aids and materials for misinformation management events and learning activities, ensuring high levels of technical capacity to maintain community trust in vaccines and vaccination worldwide.
Support the maintenance of active relationships with online media outlets, influencers, researchers, implementing organizations, and strategic partners to actively contain rumors, misinformation, and disinformation around the polio vaccine or vaccines in general.
Coordinate and advance thinking around Digital Community Engagement:
Support the development of UNICEF Polio Team’s global Digital Community Engagement approach, spearheading social listening, uInfluencer community engagagment, online ads management, risk anticipation, content design, and programmatic support to polio outbreak and endemic countries.
Participate in organizational and inter-agency discussions and planning on digital and social media for polio SBC advocacy and resource mobilization initiatives, including outbreaks, in collaboration with the Division of Communication.
Contribute to evidence generation and research initiatives for improved digital community engagement activities, influencing national and local policies and investments in SBC for generating sustainable results through online communication activities.
Institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned with global and local partners and stakeholders to build capacity of practitioners, local networks, and government partners to actively mobilize online communities to further the goals of the polio program and generate demand for vaccination.

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

Education: A master’s degree in marketing, digital marketing, advertising, public relations, social and behavioral science or another relevant field.

Work Experience / Skills:

A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following: social media management, digital marketing, or digital communication.
Knowledge and experience in mobilizing social media, technological platforms, applications, and digital influencers to achieve strategic results.
Strong written communication skills and the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Proven track record in developing and executing successful digital communication campaigns, with an emphasis on audience engagement and content creation for various platforms.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and to collaborate with internal and external partners in a diverse and multicultural environment.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English and working knowledge of French is required.

The Following Desirables
Work Experience / Skills:

Experience with social media listening, sentiment analysis, and misinformation management is desirable, as well as familiarity with social media management tools and analytics.
Understanding of behavioral determinants of vaccination and familiarity with UNICEF SBC principles and tactics in public health, immunization, Polio, or COVID-19 is an asset.
Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

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November 5, 2024
Programme Associate (GS-6) Programme Group – Health – Immunization

Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme associate supports the respective section (s) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the CO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.

How can you make a difference?

Facilitating the development of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) by providing information and drafting selected sections of it.
Ensuring the timely and accurate recording and administrative processing of government & NGO’s proposals and requests for direct cash transfers (DCTs).
Conducting programme monitoring in UNICEF focus districts for cash and supplies and informing team-members on the status.
Helping conduct regular spot checks of partner’s projects to assess their financial record-keeping, expenditure controls and reporting systems.
Monitoring and tracking the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective programme delivery.
Supporting the programme section in researching, compiling and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate programme delivery as well as preparation of reports, working papers and presentations.
Carrying out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and making amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.
Carrying out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants and programme-related items for his/her section including but not limited to registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.
Preparing monitoring and reporting information for supervisor and team on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.
Regularly monitoring budgets and financial expenditures of section by employing applicable tools, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision and/or follow up.
Helping prepare periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.
Supports capacity development activities related to programme development by preparing training materials and participating in exercises.

Perform Any Other Duties And Responsibilities Assigned As Required
To qualify as a champion for every child, the candidate must have…

Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization is required.
For this position, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience.
A master’s degree may replace additional two years.is required.
A minimum of six years of progressively responsible finance or administrative work experience is required.
Experience in budget and financial planning, monitoring and management is highly desirable.
Advanced computer literacy and the ability to effectively use standard office software tools (MS Office, Enterprise database) and other office technology to create documentation, exchange and archive e-mail, and maintain electronic filing systems.
Proficiency in using SAP/ERP systems (VISION) will be an asset.
General Service Staff are recruited locally. Candidates must be in possession of an existing visa/work permit or be a resident/citizen of Kenya and/or a commuting area to be considered eligible for this position
Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset.
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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November 5, 2024
Social Policy Officer, NOB, Kenya Country Office, Lodwar Nutrition Officer, NOB, Temporary Assignment, Kenya Country Office, Garissa

Key Responsibilities:
Under the overall guidance of the Chief, Social Policy and direct supervision of the Chief of Lodwar Zonal Office, the Social Policy Officer will be responsible for:

Improving data on child poverty & vulnerability for increased use for policy and programme action

Support the collection, analysis, and user-friendly presentation of data on multidimensional and monetary child poverty, including strengthening the national capacity to collect routinely, report, and use data for policy decision-making.
Provide timely, regular data-driven analysis for effective prioritization, planning, and development; facilitate results-based management for planning, adjusting, and scaling up specific social policy initiatives to reduce child poverty.
Contribute to the analysis of the macroeconomic context and its impact on social development, emerging issues, and social policy concerns, as well as implications for children, and propose and promote appropriate responses in respect of such issues and concerns, including government resource allocation policies and the effect of social welfare policies on the rights of children

Strengthening social protection coverage and impact on children

Support the development of social protection policies, legislation, and programmes with attention to increasing coverage of and impact on children, with special attention to the most marginalized. Identifies, generates, and presents evidence to support this goal in collaboration with partners.
Support strengthening of integrated social protection systems, providing technical support to partners to improve the design of cash transfers and child grants and improve linkages with other social protection interventions such as health insurance, public works, and social care services as well as complementary services and intervention related to nutrition, health, education, water and sanitation, child protection and HIV.
Support improved monitoring and research around social protection impact on child outcomes, and use of data and research findings for strengthening programme results.

Partnership, capacity building, and coordination.

Build and sustain the capacity of partners for improved monitoring and tracking of public expenditure to support transparency, accountability, and effective financial flows for such essential service delivery, including through support to district-level planning. Budgeting and public financial management, as well as facilitating community participation.
Conduct regular programme field visits for technical support and surveys, and exchange information with partners and stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support. Take appropriate action to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks, and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
Support national and local authorities to improve policies, planning, budgeting, consultation, and accountability processes so that decisions and child-focused service delivery more closely respond to the needs of the local communities.
Support national and local authorities to strengthen capacity for quality data collection, analysis for policy development, planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of essential social services, with emphasis on community participation and accountability.
Participate in capacity development activities involving knowledge sharing, the organization of training workshops, seminars, and meetings as well as the development of related materials and online tools and information kits.

Strengthened advocacy and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy

Support correct and compelling use of data and evidence on the situation of children and coverage and impact of child-focused services – in support of the social policy programme and the country programme overall.
Participate in the establishment and enhancement of effective partnerships with National and County Governments, bilateral and multilateral donors, NGOs, civil society and local leaders, the private sector, and other UN agencies to support sustained and proactive commitment to the conventions. Of the rights of the child and to achieve global UN agendas such as the Sustainable Development Goals.
Identify other critical partners, promote awareness and build capacity of partners, and actively facilitate effective collaboration within the United Nations.

UNICEF Programme Management

Contribute and coordinate technical support around child poverty, social protection, public finance, and governance ensuring it is well planned, monitored, and implemented in a timely fashion to adequately support scale-up and delivery.
Ensure risk analysis and risk mitigation are embedded into the overall management of the support, in close consultation with UNICEF programme sections, Cooperating Partners, and governments.
Supports and contributes to effective and efficient planning, management, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the country programme.
Ensure that the social planning project enhances policy dialogue, planning, supervision, technical advice, management, training, research, and support; and that the monitoring and evaluation component strengthens the monitoring and evaluation of the social sectors and provides support to sectoral and decentralized information systems.
Ensure effective implementation of monitoring plans by consultants and development partners
Prepare quality programme reports and briefing notes to ensure regular internal and external updates on program status and progress.
A short, timely submission of progress and resource for inputting into donor reports, and for planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation purposes as needed.

To Qualify as an Advocate for Every Child You Will Have…

A 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 two years of relevant professional experience is required. Experience working in a developing country is considered a strong asset. Background and/or familiarity with emergencies is considered a strong asset.
Fluency in English. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For Every Child, You Demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF Competencies Required for this Post are…

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: 01 May 2024

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November 5, 2024
Supply Specialist (Procurement Services) Supply Chain Manager (Systems Strengthening)

Summary Of Key Functions/accountabilities:

Provide Normative and Technical support to UNICEF Country Offices
Improvement of procurement capacity in the region
Internal and External awareness about Procurement Services
Establish linkages with Supply Chain System Strengthening and other regional priorities.
Develop and implement adequate market shaping and activities that support local production in the region

To Qualify as An Advocate For Every Child You Will Have…
The Following Minimum Requirements

Education: An advanced university degree (equivalent to a Master’s) from an accredited institution is required in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field.

Work Experience:

At least 8 years of relevant work experience in (at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly related technical fields is required.

Skills

Ability to resolve difficult, complex and sensitive situations often under pressure.
Ability to initiate and manage change in a diverse environment.
Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
Ability to manage and monitor the effective use of financial and material resources.
Ability to supervise and direct a team of professional and support staff.
The ability to allocate appropriate time and resources for successful achievement of goals and foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning.
Ability to implement clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies, identify priority activities and assignments, adjust priorities as required.
Ability to work strategically to realize organizational goals, develop strategies, set clear visions.
Advanced communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships for achievement of objectives and to develop close and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Skill in the identification of new opportunities or requirements to meet challenges in the field and propose changes.
Strong understanding of supply chain processes, from programme needs assessment, through planning, procurement and contracting, logistics and delivery, monitoring and evaluation.
Strong overall knowledge and understanding of UNICEF programmes, public procurement principles, financial and legal aspects of supply chain issues, ethics and risk management of supply chain operations.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required.

The Following Desirables:

Understanding of development and humanitarian work.
Emergency experience an advantage.
Health supply chain management experience an advantage. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.

For Every Child, You Demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF Competencies Required For This Post Are…

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.

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November 5, 2024
Programme Budget Specialist, P-3, Fixed Term, Polio Eradication Programme Programme Associate, GS-6, Polio Eradication Programme Emergency Specialist (Outbreak Response), P-3, Fixed Term, Polio Eradication Programme

Under the guidance of the Senior Programme Manager (Outbreak Response) and the NYHQ Finance Manager, you will support the Polio Outbreak team, and closely collaborate with the Regional Outbreak Response Group (RORG), Incident Management Team (IMST) as well as UNICEF Regional (ROs) and Country Offices (COs), in leading on the management of polio resources. Responsibilities will include supporting the development of work plans, budgets and reports, and effectively and efficiently developing, monitoring and reporting on outbreak grant-specific budgets in line with program, UNICEF and donor requirements. The Programme Budget Specialist also provides key support to the RORG/IMST in outbreak budgetary monitoring, guidance to the ROs/COs on compliance with donor and internal UNICEF rules and regulations and other key functions as required. The incumbent will be deployed to polio outbreak countries as needed, to support monitoring polio resources, analyze reasons for under/over implementation and flag any issues encountered as per agreed workplan in line with Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) outbreak response Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The incumbent should also oversee the reporting of monitoring indicators to senior management groups, in particular ensuring that the SC have the necessary data to have informed discussions about the outbreak response strategy and budget.

Key Functions And Accountabilities Include The Following

Support to financial planning and management
Lead on the financial management of outbreak response funding and ensure financial data are regularly updated and shared with the outbreak response technical team.
Keep track of all approved and allocated funding to outbreak countries; Monitor and analyze outbreak budget implementation and determine/recommend reallocation/pullback of funds when necessary.
Establish a cadence to:

Review the ORPG smartsheet to ensure continuous quality assurance of data entries in the SMARTSHEET and monthly reconciliation between the SMARTSHEET and dynamic budgeting results.
Perform spot checks of the internal surge recruitment tracker (including deployments) for outbreak countries; liaise with RORG/IMST Budget Specialists or focal points for a comprehensive review and required follow-up to address any bottlenecks and support (as necessary) with taking corrective action.
Follow-up with the RRT/IMST/COs to ensure all outbreak finance and budget-related issues are promptly identified and resolved for the efficient functioning of polio outbreak funds.

Liaise with RORG/IMST Budget Specialists or focal points to Identify and track in-country balances from previous allocation(s) for both SIA and surge to be accounted for in future allocations.
Liaise with RORG/IMST/CO/HQ focal points on any outbreak financial related issues.
Review and analyze outbreak budgets in coordination with RORG/IMST/HQ and ORPG finance team.
Donor reporting
Coordinate timely reviews and submission of high-quality donor proposals for outbreak response, reports and related documentation in coordination with RO/CO and HQ.
Provide financial technical expertise
Train country office Polio team on financial monitoring tools and GPEI budget templates.
Represent UNICEF Outbreak team at the CO/RO level and with GPEI partners on financial related issues.
In collaboration with the RORG/IMST, provide country support in terms of capacity building and filling gaps in finance, operations to ensure that the high investment of the Polio Programme in country offices is implemented as per the GPEI and organization expectations.
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Lead on the development/update of SOPs for Polio Outbreak Response funds allocation and disbursement
Collaborate with colleagues in WHO, RORG/IMST to develop user friendly tools on finance-related outbreak data
Focal point/Lead/Manage the automation process of outbreak monitoring reports to ensure accuracy of finance data to be shared to different management groups.

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

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in financial planning/management, or another related field

Work Experience

Minimum of five years of relevant work experience in the development field, with financial, Programme budget and contributions management and report writing, accompanied by knowledge of developing countries’ financial issues.
In depth knowledge of UNICEF’s financial systems and policies including vision and insight required

Language Requirements

Fluency in English is required.

The Following Desirables
Work Experience:

Experience in managing multiple data set with advanced excel spreadsheet or PowerBI as an asset.

Language

Working knowledge of French is a strong asset. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

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November 5, 2024
Health Specialist (Routine Immunization Strengthening), P-4

How can you make a difference?

The position will require a good understanding of current global, regional and UNICEF’s vision and strategies for the introduction and scale-up of new vaccines, the continuation of the Zero-dose agenda to reach marginalized communities, integration of vaccine delivery with primary health care strengthening the touch points for vaccination beyond infancy.

The Incumbent’s Responsibilities Will Include

Implementation of cross-cutting activities in the 4-must wins agenda and emerging priorities (e-g introduction of Hepatis B birth dose):

Enhance coordination and partnership with WHO, GAVI the Vaccine Alliance and other partners supporting the 4 must-wins agenda: ‘Big catch up’, COVID -19 vaccination integration in other Primary Health Care services, and new vaccine introductions with a focus on HPV and Malaria Vaccine.
Maintain communication with ESAR Regional Working Group (ESAR RWG) on Immunization to ensure linkages between ESARO support to country offices and ESAR RWG support to the country teams.
Develop and implement monitoring and learning agenda.
Support resource mobilization activities
Prepare donors reports.

Provide strategic and technical guidance to country offices on the Must-win 1 agenda: Zero dose and Routine Immunization recovery:

Monitor country performance and devise strategies to enhance support to countries behind targets on Big Catch-up indicators.
Support documentation and evidence-generation to prioritise TA in critical aeras and aligned with ESARO framework for the operationalization of the UNICEF Immunization Road Map.
Work with Immunization supply chain on vaccine forecasts, shipment schedules, coverage of target population assess bottlenecks and gaps and provide recommendations for corrective actions.

Provide strategic and technical guidance to country offices on the Must- win 2 agenda: HPV relaunch and revitalization.

Ensure each priority country has a road map and milestones.
Provide assistance to ESARO priority countries on the implementation of the UNICEF’s HPV+ programme.
Collaborate with global and regional partners on HPV advocacy and policy setting.

Provide strategic and technical guidance to country offices on the Must-win 3 agenda: Malaria vaccine introduction.

Ensure each priority country has a road map and milestones.
Collaborate with global and regional partners to ensure multisectoral approach to the malaria vaccine introduction and roll-out.

Provide strategic and technical guidance to country offices on the Must- Must-win 4 agenda: COVID 19 vaccination integration into routine services.

Coordinate actions related to the implementation and monitoring of COVID-19 vaccine integration into basic health services.

Key Expected Results

Countries provided with regional oversight and technical support towards progress of the 4 must-wins and UNICEF priority objectives.
ESAR countries have enhanced national capacity of in coordination planning and monitoring of the 4 must-wins that will translate into efficient delivery strategies.
UNICEF ESA RO and CO visibility in partnerships initiatives is enhanced and UNICEF contribution towards countries access to funding and technical support is documented.
Regional and country offices have a learning agenda d to identify and document enabling factors, good practices, challenges /bottlenecks, and lessons learnt from actual activities implementation.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education

Advanced university degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, international law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines. Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.

Work Experience

At least 8 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in all aspects of immunization.
Work experience in the East and Southern Africa region is highly desirable.
Previous experience working with the UN is highly desirable.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a second UN and/or local working language of the duty station an asset

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November 5, 2024
Nutrition Specialist (MIYCN), P-4 Programme Specialist (Digital Child Rights and Business {CRB}), (P-3) Health Specialist (Routine Immunization Strengthening), P-4 Chief Health, P-5

How can you make a difference?

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Advisor (RA) Nutrition, the position will be responsible for technical support and strategic direction on Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN), including micronutrient supplementation, first foods and food fortification. The work of the Specialist is guided by the UNICEF global nutrition strategy and its regional contextualization, notably the multi-system approach. The Nutrition Specialist provides substantive support to the RA for the work of the Nutrition Section, in terms of authoritative technical assistance, oversight on implementation of multi-country grants and initiatives and quality assurance to the MIYCN aspect of nutrition programs in countries, contribution to the regional aspects of the nutrition section’s work on MIYCN, including development of tools and guidance, innovation, evidence generation and knowledge development and exchange. The position oversees partnerships with regional economic communities (RECs) in the region, as well as with other stakeholders including UN agencies, NGOs, donors, academia and others on MIYCN.

Management and advisory support to the Regional Adviser

Provide advice to the RA in establishing, implementing and monitoring the MIYCN components of the annual work plan.
Ensure results for MIYCN are achieved according to schedule and performance standards, and report to RA critical issues for timely action.
Provide technical assistance and advice to colleagues in the section on the MIYCN aspects of programming and implementation to enable them to achieve results.

Programme development and planning

Provide technical support and guidance on the preparation, design and updating of regional and country situation analyses on MIYCN, to inform the regional and country agendas.
Provide technical and strategic assistance to country offices to formulate, design and prepare the MIYCN components of nutrition programmes across multiple systems and develop implementation plans.
Provide support for country offices to develop the MIYCN components of humanitarian response plans, HACs, appeals, proposals and other relevant emergency documents, as well as resilience strategies.
Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues in other UNICEF sectors, particularly ECD, Gender, Disability Inclusion, Emergency, SBC, Health, WASH, Social Policy, Supply and Communications and with HQ. Act as focal point of the Nutrition Section for ECD and for Disability Inclusion.
Provide authoritative technical and operational support on MIYCN throughout all stages of programming processes.

Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

Collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF system indicators and measurements to assess and strengthen performance accountability and results for MIYCN.
Provide quality assurance and review of country office annual reports, NutriDash, RAM, CSIs and results related to MIYCN and review of RO/CO technical assistance compacts.
Serve as focal point of ESARO and of the Nutrition Section for selected country offices.
Supervise the outposted nutrition colleague (TA) in the SADC Secretariat and oversee the development and implementation of UNICEF-SADC workplans and the development and implementation of policy decisions, guidance documents, tools and resources.
Contribute to the design of assessments, evaluations and research related to MIYCN and review reports. Identify lessons learned and disseminate and use knowledge.

Advisory services and technical support

Provide advice to key government officials, NGO partners, UN system partners, and other country office partners/donors on policies, strategies, best practices and approaches on MIYCN-related issues.
Participate in strategic programme discussions and planning to provide technical advice, contribute to policy discussions, and promote appropriate MIYCN interventions across multiple systems.
Prepare policy papers, briefs and other strategic programme materials on MIYCN for management use, information and/or consideration.
Participate in emergency preparedness initiatives in countries, assessments and response to emergencies in country (surge) on MIYCN. Coordinate and provide assistance to the 21 Country Offices in identifying where support is required.

Advocacy, networking and partnership building

Build and strengthen strategic partnerships on wasting & NiE with relevant UN agencies, RECs, government counterparts, NGOs, national stakeholders, global and regional partners, allies, donors, and academia.
Build capacity, exchange knowledge and expertise, and/or promote cooperation and alliances to achieve programme goals on MIYCN.
Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency discussions and planning on MIYCN -related issues.
Contribute to design and implementation of strengthened resilience programming for nutrition with a focus on the MIYCN components.
Contribute to design and implementation of the UNICEF agenda on climate and nutrition, including mapping, analysis, research, recommendations, investment cases and advocacy for climate-sensitive nutrition actions, fundraising, technical assistance and documentation.
Contribute to designing and implementing of the UNICEF agenda on food systems for children, especially the first foods component, including mapping, analysis, research, recommendations, investment cases and advocacy for child-sensitive food system actions, fundraising, technical assistance and documentation.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Promote critical thinking, innovative approaches and good practices for sustainable and high coverage MIYCN programmes in relevant systems in all contexts.
Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best and cutting-edge practices in nutrition management and information systems for MIYCN.
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures and introduce innovation and best practices on MIYCN strategies and programmes across multiple systems.
Organize, plan and/or implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of country office Nutrition staff, Government counterparts and other stakeholders to promote and deliver results on MIYCN. The successful individual will be responsible for the following key accountabilities:

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

Advanced university degree in Public Health or Nutrition (preferably with specialized training in public health and nutrition planning, health and nutrition education, health care system management, or epidemiology), Child Development, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.
Eight years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of nutrition programmes. Professional work experience in a managerial/leadership position, or a technical expert position in nutrition.
Background/familiarity and specific work experience on Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (including micronutrients) programmes
Developing country work experience and familiarity with emergency is 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.

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November 5, 2024
International Consultancy: Web Producer, ESARO (Remote)

Scope of Work
The Selected Consultant Will Work Under The Overall Guidance And Direct Supervision Of The Regional Chief Of Communication To Perform The Following

Revamp the website to enable better storytelling and compelling narratives to enhance user experience and engagement
Produce document pages and link them to programmatic pages.
Copy-editing and oversight of web content gathered from multiple sources.
Assess the ESA website structures and contents for ease of accessibility, quality of content, user-friendliness according to UNICEF guidance on external content, ease of maintenance/update, and information retrieval.
Review and edit content to ensure that it is user-friendly and relevant for the website and ensure that the websites are updated regularly per the guidelines for the platform.
Make the Websites accessible to persons with disabilities as per W3C 2.x guidelines over the course of 11.5 months (e.g. every month 5-10 pages are made accessible)
Working with Drupal content management system to keep ESA websites up to date.
Improving search engine optimization
Constant review to ensure the ESA websites are free from misspellings, broken links, uptime monitoring, security scanning etc.

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

Advanced University degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or a communication-related field; a university degree in a related field plus an additional two years of required relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
At least eight years of professional work experience in Communication, or a related field;
Proven advocacy experience and good knowledge of development issues, especially children’ issues and UNICEF’s work;
Excellent project management, analytical and writing skills;
Has highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal public speaking.
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Knowledge of parts of Eastern and Southern Africa is a bonus.
Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.

Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of:

Care
Respect
Integrity
Trust
Accountability
Sustainability
Competencies that the consultant should have for the assignment:
Builds and maintain partnerships
Innovates and embraces change
Drive to achieve results for impact
Works collaboratively with other
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Administrative issues

The consultant can work remotely but would need to follow the working hours of Nairobi, Kenya and occasionally may be asked to work out of office hours due to the nature of breaking news or emergencies.
Schedule for progress meetings throughout the contract duration will be required.
All travel (in case of any) will be by most economical fare and reimbursement will be as per UNICEF policy.
The consultant/contractor is expected to work remotely but should there be travel, depending on COVID-19 travel restrictions, the UNICEF office would cover subsistence allowances and travel costs. If the consultant/contractor is required to quarantine while traveling, UNICEF will pay for the quarantine if not organized by the host country.
Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract.

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November 5, 2024