Jobs Kenya

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  • Health Officer (Reproductive Health), NOB

    Health Officer (Reproductive Health), NOB

    How can you make a difference?
    The Health Officer (Reproductive Health) reports to the Health Specialist (Maternal and Newborn Health), NOC for supervision. The Officer provides professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the Health programme within the Country Programme with a focus on reproductive health, from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing, and implementing a variety of technical and administrative program tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting of results. 
    Support to reproductive health programme development and planning 

    Conduct/update situation analysis for the programme sector/s for development, design, and management of reproductive health-related programmes/projects. Research and report on development trends (e.g. political social, economic, reproductive health) for higher management use to enhance programme development planning, management, efficacy, and delivery of results. 
    Contribute to the development/establishment of sectoral programme goals, objectives, and strategies and results-based planning through analysis of reproductive health needs and areas for intervention and submission of recommendations for priority and goal setting.  
    Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of reproductive health programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical programme transactions, preparing materials/documentation, and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support programme planning, results-based planning (RBM), and monitoring and evaluating results. 
    Prepare required reproductive health documentation/materials to facilitate the programme review and approval process. 

    Reproductive health programme implementation, monitoring and delivery of results 

    Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss reproductive health operational and implementation issues, provide solutions, and recommendations, and/or alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decision. Keep a record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned. 
    Participate in reproductive health monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews, and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programmes/projects and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of programme management.  
    Monitor and report on the use of sectoral reproductive health programme resources (financial, administrative, and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocation/goals, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability, and integrity. Report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by management/stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.  
    Prepare regular/mandated reproductive health programme/project reports for management, donors, and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.  

    Technical and operational support to reproductive health programme implementation 

    Conduct regular programme field visits and surveys and/or exchange information with partners/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. 
    Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners, and other country office partners/donors at national and sub-national levels (with a focus on the NE ASAL) on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices on reproductive health-related issues to support reproductive health programme implementation, operations and delivery of results.

    Networking and partnership building 

    Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant reproductive health government counterparts and stakeholders at national and sub-national levels (with a focus on the NE ASAL) through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate reproductive health programme implementation and build the capacity of stakeholders to achieve programme goals. 
    Draft communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships/alliances and enhance resource mobilization for UNICEF reproductive health programmes/projects.

    Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building 

    Identify, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders. 
    Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable reproductive health programme results. 
    Research, benchmark, and report on best and cutting-edge practices for reproductive health development planning of knowledge products and systems.  
    Participate as a resource person in reproductive health capacity-building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders. 

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

    A University Degree in public health, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology, or other health-related sciences is required. 
    A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in reproductive health planning and management and/or in relevant areas of health care, health/emergency preparedness at the international level, and/or in a developing country is required.   
    Demonstrable experience working with government (preferably at the national and/or county level), development partners, and other stakeholders. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. x`
    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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  • Social and Behavior Change Officer

    Social and Behavior Change Officer

    Task description
    Under the direct supervision of SBC Specialist supporting HIV unit and the Child protection section the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

    Provide technical support on stakeholder coordination in the national campaign initiative to end teenage pregnancy, promote Adolescent wellbeing and Child protection (TAC). In liaison with the TAC secretariat guided by the technical lead on the President’s advisor on women rights, facilitate appropriate engagement of stakeholders to achieve specified outcomes. Support the secretariat coordination of steering committee, and technical committee/s and or working groups to support the coordination and implementation of the TAC campaign goal. Work with the technical advisor’s office to enhance stakeholder collaboration in support of the a ‘one-government’ approach. Support the Office of the President’s advisor on Women rights in mapping of the players and identifying/ categorizing the key contributions and interests of various players supporting the campaign initiative.
    Participate in the development of Communication strategy on ending teenage pregnancy, promoting adolescent wellbeing and Child Protection (TAC) in Kenya, including offering technical support to the creative agency, to produce campaign concepts, monitoring and reporting of communication intervention results.
    Provide logistics support for the TAC campaign. In consultation with and with the advice of the Technical Lead at the Office of the Adviser to the President on Women’s Rights, organize stake-holder strategic meetings, including budget preparations, and workshop logistic support. Support identification of critical meetings, support development of meetings/workshop agendas, identification of venues and related logistics support.
    Support execution of the national social behavior change campaign to end teenage pregnancy, promote adolescent wellbeing and child protection (TAC); In consultation with the Technical Lead at the Office of the Adviser to the President on Women’s Rights, and the TAC campaign secretariat, support development and implementation of a campaign media plan. Support identification of the campaign locations/venues, audience segmentation, and provision of context specific Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials at national and select Counties. Facilitate TAC campaign roll out in the multimedia platforms, including digital/social media, TV and radio executions.
    Provide technical support in community engagement on TAC for select counties in the regions. Work with the Office of the Adviser to the President on Women’s Rights, and the Council of Governors’ Office (COG) to identify, plan and roll out the counties and community activation of the TAC campaigns. Lead identification and support of children and adolescent participation and engagement, in the inclusion of their perspectives/voices in the campaign dialogue, messaging and articulation of child/youth friendly strategies and actions.
    Provide technical support in the documentation of the campaign initiatives, critical moments of change, and in report writing. Support monitoring, evaluation and recording of the campaign key milestones.
    Any other task assigned by the Manager Social Behavior Change or the Social Behavior Change Specialist.

    Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

    Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day).
    Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country.
    Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities.
    Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
    Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers.
    Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

    Eligibility criteria
    Age

    27 – 80

    Nationality

    Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

    Requirements
    Required experience

    3 years of experience in Social and Behavior Change planning, development and review of communication messages and materials, community engagement and mobilization, trainings, and skills transfer.
    Prior experience in addressing teenage pregnancy, promote adolescent wellbeing and child protection will be an asset.

    Area(s) of expertise

    Social work

    Languages

    English, Level: Fluent, Required
    Kiswahili, Level: Fluent, Required

    Required education level

    Bachelor degree or equivalent in Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Gender study and other related social sciences, or public health

    Competencies and values

    Adaptability and Flexibility
    Building Trust
    Commitment and Motivation
    Commitment to Continuous Learning
    Communication
    Integrity
    Knowledge Sharing
    Planning and Organizing
    Professionalism
    Respect for Diversity
    Working in Teams

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  • International Consultancy: Child Protection Information Management Systems Consultant, ESARO

    International Consultancy: Child Protection Information Management Systems Consultant, ESARO

    Scope of Work
    Goal and Objective:

    The overall objective is to provide technical support to Country Offices and Governments in the region to enhance administrative data on child protection through the strengthening of the social services workforce via information management systems, and to support integrated Child Protection case management across the region, including Primero.

    Provide details/reference to AWP areas covered: Explain briefly how this assignment links to the AWP/IR number.

    ESARO Child Protection Work Plan Activity 1.2 Support inclusive and effective Child Protection Systems in preventing and responding to child protection violations (with particular emphasis on parenting, case management, CPMIS and the social service workforce strengthening)

    Activities and Tasks:

    Under the overall guidance of the Regional Adviser Child Protection and the Child Protection Specialist (Child Protection Systems), the T4D Specialist, and with technical guidance from the Primero Project Lead at HQ, the Child Protection Information Management Systems Consultant will support Country Offices and the Regional Office in the assessment, planning, implementation and support of child protection information management systems throughout the region, with a focus on supporting the rollout of the Primero system.

    The Specific Activities And Tasks Are

    Business analysis and mapping of national Child Protection systems to support CPIMS+ configuration/implementation in select countries in the region
    Workflow and data flow analysis for system interoperability in select countries in the region
    Business case for child protection information management systems targeted at governments for use by UNICEF Country Offices
    Specific training / country level support in five participating countries
    Fact sheet for the region on child protection information management systems/Primero
    Regular analysis of data from participating countries
    Work relationships

    Number
    Deliverables
    Payment
    Deadline
    Deliverable 1
    Deliverable 2
    Deliverable 3
    Deliverable 4
    Deliverable 5
    Deliverable 6
    Desired Competencies, Technical Background, And Experience
    Deliverables & Payment Schedule

    Education

    Advanced university degree in information technology, social sciences, development studies or other relevant field.

    Work experience and skills

    At least 8 years of relevant international experience in planning, monitoring, evaluation and Child Protection. Strong data analysis skills and experience in strengthening Child Protection information management systems for development and humanitarian settings. Strong preference given to candidates with CPIMS+/Primero experience.

    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

    Language

    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French and Portuguese will be an asset.

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  • Health Officer, NOB, Garissa International Consultancy: Child Protection Information Management Systems Consultant

    Health Officer, NOB, Garissa International Consultancy: Child Protection Information Management Systems Consultant

    How can you make a difference?
    The Health Officer reports to the Health Specialist (GZO) for supervision. The Health Officer provides professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the Health Programme in Garissa ZO, from development planning to delivery of results, by preparing, executing, managing, implementing, and monitoring a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, and evaluating and reporting of results.

    Support to Health programme development and planning
    Programme (Health) management, monitoring, and delivery of results
    Technical and operational support to Health programme implementation
    Networking and partnership building with a focus on the Garissa ZO-supported counties.
    Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building for health programming in Garissa ZO.

    Support to Health programme development and planning

    Conduct and update the situation analysis for the development, design, and management of health-related programmes.
    Contribute to the development and establishment of Health programme goals, objectives, strategies, and results-based planning.
    Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of Health programming processes in Garissa ZO by executing and administering a variety of technical Health programme transactions, preparing materials and documentation, and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support programme planning, results-based planning (RBM), and monitoring and evaluation of results.
    Prepare required documentation and materials to facilitate the Health programme in the Garissa ZO review and approval process.

    Programme (Health) management, monitoring, and delivery of results

    Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and partners to discuss Health programme operational and implementation issues in Garissa ZO, provide solutions, and recommendations, and/or alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and decisions.
    Participate in Health programme monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews, and annual sectoral reviews with county government and other counterparts to assess programmes and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of programme management.
    Monitor and report on the use of Health programme resources (financial, administrative, and other assets), and verify compliance with approved allocation and goals, organizational rules, regulations, and procedures, as well as donor commitments, standards of accountability, and integrity. Report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by management and stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.
    Prepare regular and mandated Health programme/project reports for management, donors, and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.

    Technical and operational support to Health programme implementation

    Conduct regular programme field visits and surveys and share information with partners and stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks, and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
    Provide technical and operational support to county government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners, and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes, and best practices on health-related issues to support programme implementation, operations, and delivery of results.

    Networking and partnership building in Garissa ZO, with a focus on the Garissa ZO-supported counties.

    Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with health sector county government counterparts and county stakeholders/partners through active sharing of information and knowledge to enhance programme implementation and build the capacity of stakeholders to deliver concrete and sustainable results.
    Draft communication and information materials for CO and Garissa ZO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships/alliances, and support fundraising for health programmes.
    Participate in appropriate technical and coordination working groups on health programmes to collaborate with partners/colleagues and preparation of health programmes/projects, and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF’s position and strategies for counties’ development and planning process.

    Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building for Health programming

    Identify, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders.
    Apply innovative approaches and promote good practices to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results.
    Participate as a resource person in capacity-building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients and stakeholders.

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

    A university degree in one of the following fields: public health/nutrition, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, health education, epidemiology, or another relevant technical field.
    A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public health/nutrition planning and management, health policy, maternal and neonatal health care, primary health care and community health, and/or health emergency/humanitarian preparedness.
    Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or the local language of the duty station is considered an asset.

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  • Resource Mobilization Manager, P-4

    Resource Mobilization Manager, P-4

    How can you make a difference?
    Strategy and leadership:

    Develop, maintain, and drive implementation of UNICEF Somalia Country Office partnerships and resource mobilization strategy to maximize public and private sector income, new funding streams, as well as fundraising performances in support of the implementation of the CPD, humanitarian response and leverage resources for children in Somalia.
    Expands UNICEF’s network of key interlocutors to build stronger relationships between UNICEF and governments (donors), other key-decision makers, regional institutions, the private sector, international financial institutions and/or relevant constituencies.
    Guide and support Country Management Team on opportunities for partnership and resource mobilization, including providing advice on improving the quality of funding and reporting.
    Work closely with programme sections to support the development and maintenance of strategic shared- value partnerships with the business sector that can contribute to acceleration of results for children.

    Donor intelligence and analysis:

    Monitor and analyze donor trends and new partnership opportunities in support of UNICEF Somalia humanitarian and development interventions.
    Leads on the development of new partnership and resource mobilization practices and approaches by formulating recommendations for action based on on-going monitoring, analyzing current trends within designated partners, and formulating recommendations for strategy approaches and message development.
    Remains up to date with cutting edge developments globally within UNICEF and across the sector and conducts and regularly update analyses of existing financing mechanisms and of most relevant innovative financing mechanisms/instruments that UNICEF may engage in, including leveraging role for the Government.

    Donor engagement:

    Engages strategically with public and private sector partners, support management and programme chiefs in engagement with the same.
    Network and engage at key fora, platforms, associations, networks, advocacy events, donor visits and other major entities to advocate for children, promote respect and support to children rights and position UNICEF for strategic partnership and fundraising opportunities.
    Develop and enhance relationship with potential and existing donors through regular meetings and communication, donor briefing sessions, and donor visits and provide a systematic follow up of all partnership’s opportunities.
    Collaborates to develop content and briefing notes to maximize partner engagement and ensure funding opportunities are valued and captured as agreed; lead on negotiations with public and private sector partners as required, ensuring UNICEF is positioned as a credible partner.
    Acts as a focal point for identification and pursuit of opportunities for outreach, engagement, policy influence and collaboration, including on how to anticipate and respond to partners’ concerns and priorities, ensure that UNICEF’s interests, perspectives, and knowledge are considered in relevant policy and institutional processes.
    Contribute to the development and management of initiatives for high-level outreach, including for UNICEF’s Country Team Management.

    Donor visibility and recognition:

    Contributes to strategies for engagement and the development of communications and advocacy products to enhance UNICEF’s visibility and influence with existing and prospective partners and key stakeholders.
    Works closely with communications and programme colleagues to ensure that policy advocacy and outreach is strongly grounded in the experience and insights of the programmes that the Country Office supports. Contributes written inputs for communications instruments that best inform and influence decision makers.
    Collaborate with Communications and Programme teams to ensure effective communications and visibility plans and content donors as required which seek to maximize partner trust in UNICEF.

    Donor proposals, reports, and other submissions:

    Oversees timely and high-quality development of donor proposals, reports and profiles, investment cases, other donor fundraising products, in line with programme priorities, objectives and frameworks and facilitate grant and contribution management.
    Responsible for coordination and negotiation of proposals with donors as required in collaboration with relevant programme teams.

    Contribution management:

    Contribute towards overall effective management of pipeline system and UNISON. Manage an overall pipeline of opportunities to ensure delivery against agreed targets.
    Lead on overall grant management and compliance, ensuring risks and donor conditionalities are managed actively and effectively.
    Track donor conditions regularly monitor implementation/expenditure levels against expiry dates. Update the Country Management Team of expiring funds or other issues related to contributions. Work with budget team to link funding to the CO’s activities, outputs, and outcomes.
    Report funding gaps, funds in the pipeline, and issues needing follow-up to the Country Management Team.

    Knowledge management and capacity development:

    Assess overall needs in the office and develop and deliver capacity-building plans to ensure adequate and effective capacity is in place to manage partnerships effectively.
    Maintain and further develop the knowledge management systems to build an institutional memory and maximize efficiencies. This includes: the document database (reports, proposals, briefs, correspondence, Agreements etc.); the online donor database of information; the RM Strategy Action plan; and other systems that may be developed.

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

    Education: An advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in the social sciences, international relations, management, public administration or other appropriate field is required.
    Experience: A minimum of eight years of relevant professional work experience in the area of fundraising, public partnerships and external relations is required.
    Work experience in working with donors and partners.
    Familiarity with the Somalia context and/or humanitarian context would be an added value.
    Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

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    jobs.unicef.org

  • National Individual Consultant- Property Control & Inventory Assistant

    National Individual Consultant- Property Control & Inventory Assistant

    Purpose Of Activity/Assignment

    UNICEF Kenya Country Office is looking for a meticulous and highly skilled consultant to join our team as a Property Control and Inventory Associate. The main objective of this role is to perform a comprehensive physical verification and reconciliation of office assets for both the KCO and ESARO offices. The purpose of this activity is to ensure that all property, plant, and equipment owned by the offices are physically verified and that the details of the PPE are accurately updated in the ERP system. This includes information regarding the user, location, serial number, asset condition, and heritage items. The process will be thorough and will guarantee accuracy and completeness in the records of all assets owned by both offices

    Scope Of Work

    Assist with data reconciliation of the physical verification exercise between various databases, ERP (VISION), and tracking files like Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
    Liaise with clients and staff members to physically verify property away from offices using online measures such as dated photographs, filling of online forms, and video correspondence.
    Upload physical verification data in ERP (VISION) and other legacy systems and databases to monitor progress.
    Maintain accurate electronic and manual records of physical verification documentation for audit purposes, management, and clients.
    Perform an impairment review exercise for all assets based on the physical verification outcome.
    Monitor movement of property out of the UN premises based on authorized gate passes; Receive and verify gate pass requests through the portal.
    Update equipment movement details in the ERP (VISION) upon receipt of hand-over vouchers for the movement of equipment between staff members and to different locations.
    Perform ad hoc queries on the ERP(VISION) using BI (Business Intelligence) periodically and generate management reports or statistics as needed.
    Assist in preparing periodic performance reports in line with the Global Asset Management Policy requirements, review, and ensure the accuracy of data.

    Deliverables
    Work Assignments Overview
    Deliverables/Outputs
    Delivery deadline
    Estimated Budget

    Conduct a physical inventory of all company-owned assets and reconcile the date for KCO and ESARO to 100% accuracy
    All assets have been reconciled and updated with 100% accuracy in the ERP (VISION)

    31 Jan 2024
    Daily fee

    After conducting a physical verification, review all assets for impairments.
    Identify any assets that are impaired or obsolete and assist you in creating PSB documentation to dispose of them properly.

    Continuously
    Daily fee

    Collaborate with staff to carry-out property verification at the office premise and arrange verification of assets via email communication for zonal offices
    Ensure that all relevant parties work together to complete the verification process.

    Continuously
    Daily fee

    Upon receipt of hand-over vouchers, update equipment movement details in the ERP (VISION) for staff and location changes.
    The assets within the ERP system (VISION) are constantly tracked and updated in records.

    Continuously
    Daily fee

    Supervisor(s) may assign additional asset monitoring or administrative duties, including coverage of absent colleagues.
    Assist with additional office tasks as requested by administration.

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

    University degree in social sciences, business management, administration, finance, or any other relevant field of discipline.
    Three years of relevant professional work experience in office management, administration, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply, or any other relevant function.
    Knowledge of UN procedures and processes
    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

  • Health Officer, NOB Health Manager, P-4

    Health Officer, NOB Health Manager, P-4

    How can you make a difference?
    The Health Officer reports to the Health Specialist (GZO) for supervision. The Health Officer provides professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the Health Programme in Garissa ZO, from development planning to delivery of results, by preparing, executing, managing, implementing, and monitoring a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, and evaluating and reporting of results.

    Support to Health programme development and planning 
    Programme (Health) management, monitoring, and delivery of results 
    Technical and operational support to Health programme implementation 
    Networking and partnership building with a focus on the Garissa ZO-supported counties.
    Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building for health programming in Garissa ZO.

    Support to Health programme development and planning

    Conduct and update the situation analysis for the development, design, and management of health-related programmes.
    Contribute to the development and establishment of Health programme goals, objectives, strategies, and results-based planning.
    Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of Health programming processes in Garissa ZO by executing and administering a variety of technical Health programme transactions, preparing materials and documentation, and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support programme planning, results-based planning (RBM), and monitoring and evaluation of results.
    Prepare required documentation and materials to facilitate the Health programme in the Garissa ZO review and approval process.

    Programme (Health) management, monitoring, and delivery of results

    Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and partners to discuss Health programme operational and implementation issues in Garissa ZO, provide solutions, and recommendations, and/or alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and decisions.
    Participate in Health programme monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews, and annual sectoral reviews with county government and other counterparts to assess programmes and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of programme management.
    Monitor and report on the use of Health programme resources (financial, administrative, and other assets), and verify compliance with approved allocation and goals, organizational rules, regulations, and procedures, as well as donor commitments, standards of accountability, and integrity. Report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by management and stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.
    Prepare regular and mandated Health programme/project reports for management, donors, and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.

    Technical and operational support to Health programme implementation 

    Conduct regular programme field visits and surveys and share information with partners and stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks, and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
    Provide technical and operational support to county government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners, and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes, and best practices on health-related issues to support programme implementation, operations, and delivery of results.

    Networking and partnership building in Garissa ZO, with a focus on the Garissa ZO-supported counties.

    Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with health sector county government counterparts and county stakeholders/partners through active sharing of information and knowledge to enhance programme implementation and build the capacity of stakeholders to deliver concrete and sustainable results.
    Draft communication and information materials for CO and Garissa ZO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships/alliances, and support fundraising for health programmes.
    Participate in appropriate technical and coordination working groups on health programmes to collaborate with partners/colleagues and preparation of health programmes/projects, and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF’s position and strategies for counties’ development and planning process.

    Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building for Health programming

    Identify, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders.
    Apply innovative approaches and promote good practices to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results.
    Participate as a resource person in capacity-building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients and stakeholders.

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

    A university degree in one of the following fields: public health/nutrition, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, health education, epidemiology, or another relevant technical field.
    A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public health/nutrition planning and management, health policy, maternal and neonatal health care, primary health care and community health, and/or health emergency/humanitarian preparedness.
    Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
    Fluency in English is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or the local language of the duty station is considered an asset.

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  • International Consultancy: Junior Consultant Supporting Green Yoma and ADDA, ESARO

    International Consultancy: Junior Consultant Supporting Green Yoma and ADDA, ESARO

    Scope of Work

    Goal and Objective: Under the supervision of the Innovation Manager the consultant will engage in background research and support project management, fundraising, outreach, the drafting of project submissions, and technical documents for ADDA and Green Yoma
    Provide details/reference to AWP areas covered: Oversee overall coordination and provide TA to CO’s on innovative platforms for youth engagement, skills building, and employability in the green sector (ie Green Yoma, Atingi), and just transition as well as the African Data and Drone Academy (ADDA)

    Activities and Tasks:

    Support project management of Green Yoma and ADDA Scaling
    Support drafting of project submissions, and technical documents for Green Yoma and the African Drone and Data Academy
    Create media content on Green Yoma and ADDA
    Support the transition of Green Yoma and ADDA graduates into the green economy
    Work relationships: The consultant will work in close consultation with the Innovation Manager, and the Consultant to support ADDA scaling across the region
    Outputs/Deliverables:

    As An Active UNICEF Team Member, Efficient, Timely, Responsive, Client-friendly, And High-quality Support Rendered To Yoma And Its Ecosystem Partners In The Accomplishment Of Her/his Functions, Including

    Timely and quality support provided to Country Offices implementing ADDA and green yoma in close relationship with the innovation specialist
    Quality project proposals and reports produced and submitted
    Knowledge management and information system is established and functional

    Deliverables
    Level of Effort (days)
    Deadline
    Schedule of payment
    Del 1: Assessment of status quo of already existing Green Yoma pilot projects in the region, with an assessment of potential of scalability regionally and globally

    35
    31 March
    39%

    Del 2: Gap that ADDA and Green Yoma are addressing in the green economy through a roll-out in 1-3 scaling countries

    15
    31 March
    17%

    Del 4: Set of recommendations on how ADDA campuses could support regional green Yoma implementation

    12
    30 June
    13%

    Del 5: Media content on both Green Yoma and ADDA (5 human interest stories)

    18
    30 June
    20%

    Del 6: Roadmap on how to futher continue scaling of Green Yoma and ADDA based on lessons learned from deliverables above

    10
    30 June
    11%

    Payment Schedule
    See table above.
    Please note that the final remuneration will be negotiated by HR.
    Desired Competencies, Technical Background And Experience

    Education: Bachelor’s degree in an academic field related to business administration, human resource management, psychology, etc., ideally graduate of the UNICEF African Drone and Data Academy (ADDA)
    At least two years professional experience in human resource management, talent acquisition, etc.
    At least two years research experience
    At least one year experience in content creation or branding
    Understanding of human centered design application in UNICEF relevant areas, e.g. community resilience, quality education, etc.
    Experience in working with young people in an NGO / volunteering environment
    Experience working in start-ups with high level of ownership and independence is an asset
    Strong drafting and conceptual skills
    Key competencies required:
    Building and Maintaining Partnerships
    Drive to achieve Results for Impact
    Innovates and Embraces Change
    Manages Ambiguity and Complexity
    Works collaboratively with others
    Fluency in English, ideally basic knowledge in French

    Administrative issues

    The consultant will work under the supervision of the ADDA/Yoma Innovation Manager.
    This is a remote position. As most of the Yoma team is working remotely, most meetings will be online with occasional in person meetings. The consultant will need to be available for calls between 10 am to 4 pm Nairobi time
    All travel (in case of any) will be by most economical fare and reimbursement will be as per UNICEF policy.
    The consultant is expected to be home based with potential travel depending on COVID-19 travel restrictions for which the UNICEF office would cover subsistence allowances and travel costs. If the consultant 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 for ensuring that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract.

    Apply via :

    jobs.unicef.org

  • Consultancy – Advancing Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in SADC Member States in Africa, ESARO

    Consultancy – Advancing Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in SADC Member States in Africa, ESARO

    Scope of Work
    The overall purpose of this engagement is to trigger a sense of urgency amongst political leaders, policy makers, development partners, influencers, and communities to lead and ensure effective implementation of transformative actions to end learning poverty amongst school going children in SADC member states Africa. This partnership is in the spirit of Learning coalition (BMGF, FCDO, The World Bank, UNESCO, UNICEF, USAID) which was formed in 2022 with a shared commitment to improving foundational learning for all and a desire to work together towards reducing the alarmingly high rate of learning poverty globally. Further, UNICEF, SADC, PAL Network and BMGF have come together to support SADC member states to fast-track impactful actions to reverse learning poverty in the region. This critical partnership will:  The critical partnership will:

    elevate public awareness on foundational literacy – importance, status and actions needed for change
    expand the opportunities for sharing knowledge products, technical know-how and south -south cooperation
    convene partners to accelerate system wide scale up of functional FLN approaches and establish synergies in learning assessments
    provide monitoring and oversight support in implementation SADC commitments on foundational learning and SDG4

    Major tasks

    The consultant is expected to coordinate and provide oversight and technical leadership in strengthening advocacy effort to improve learning outcomes at foundational stages and provide oversights and technical assistance in documentation, dissemination and systemic integration of impactful FLN practices into member countries education system, organize webinar and podcast to sensitize countries and partners for increasing investment on FLN. 

    Outputs/Deliverables and payment schedule:
    The consultant will be required to produce the outputs as specified below.
    Outputs
    Main Activity
    Deliverables
    Deadline
    # of working days (tentative)
    Workable FLN approaches scaled up in all six SADC Member States

    1.1- Provide technical leadership, oversight, and monitoring support to countries in systemwide demonstration of structured pedagogy, teaching at the right level and formative assessments
    Mapping report of impactful FLN practices of 15 member countries    available

    15th January 2024
    25

    Documentation on the impactful FLN practices (TaRL, Structural pedagogy, Assessment for learning; play way pedagogies) available

    20th March 2024
    23

    Education sector plan of SADC member countries reviewed, and review report shared with member states
    Dissemination workshop for the impactful FLN practices organized – Workshop report available

    05th May 2024
    28

    1.2 Advocate with SADC Member States to translate commitment to action to promote FLN
    Eight SADC member countries developed national strategy and roadmap for FLN through cocreation workshop
    Additional four SADC member countries developed national strategy and roadmap for FLN through cocreation workshop

     10th July 2024
    40

    Additional four SADC member countries developed national strategy and roadmap for FLN through cocreation workshop
    SADC Education ministerial convening organized. Convening meeting report available

    7th Sept 2024
    27

    1.3- Support Member States in exchange of knowledge and good practices on impactful foundational learning approaches
    At least 10 countries commit tangible country specific action to elevate FLN. FLN Endorsement available

    30th Oct 2024
    25
    Systemic capacity developed for data driven decision making to improve learning  
    Final report consolidated and shared

    Strengthen systemic capacity on data driven decision making for 15 SADC member states
    Oversight, monitoring and reporting the progress of partnership.
    Two virtual capacity development sessions organized for 15 SADC member states on data driven decision making to improve FLN learning outcomes
    Final consolidated report submitted  

    30th Nov 2024
    35
    Payment Schedule

    Professional Fee: Payment will be made based on the evidence of progress of deliverables or completed deliverables, which should be reflected in a short report accompanied by an invoice and a work plan for the next month. The estimated number of working days for each deliverable is indicative, actual time worked for each deliverable may vary.
    Travel fee: Travel costs funded by UNICEF are considered as part of the overall contract cost. This includes travel from SADC HQ to SADC member states (at least 5 travels). SADC may support the consultant if additional travel required)
    Please note that the final remuneration will be negotiated by HR.
    Nationality: Consultant must be a national of SADC member state.

    Required qualification and experiences:

    Advanced university degree or equivalent experience in Education, Psychology, Sociology or related field of social science. *A first-level university degree in a relevant field combined with seven years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
    At least 8 years of proven experience in the field of education, teacher training, pedagogical practices and designing scale up and implementation of foundational literacy and numeracy programmes.
    Solid experience in the design and implementation of education progarmme at scale.
    Excellent writing skills, planning and coordination skills, with proven ability to work independently. 
    Previous work with UNICEF, and Foundations and implementing partners, AU, SADC, IGADis an added advantage.
    Competencies: The consultant must have skill and competencies to adapt ESP and tailor-made the FLN approaches for countries in African continents, high quality documentation and presentation skills and coordination and negotiation skills with government and partners.
    Please indicate the languages needed: Fluency in English (verbal and written). Knowledge of French and Portuguese is an added advantage

    Administrative issues

    The Consultant will be office-based at SADC HQ (Botswana) and coordinate with SADC HQ and SADC member states in a day-to-day basis with missions to supporting countries (at least five during the tenure). SADC will provide office space for day-to-day official function and travel will be in economy class.
    As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary.
    The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.
    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.

    Apply via :

    jobs.unicef.org

  • Innovation Scaling Lead Consultant for a DPG Incubator of the African Drone and Data Academy, ESARO International Consultancy: Development of Toolkit for Census Analytics for Children

    Innovation Scaling Lead Consultant for a DPG Incubator of the African Drone and Data Academy, ESARO International Consultancy: Development of Toolkit for Census Analytics for Children

    Scope of work

    Goal and objective: Under the supervision of the Innovation Manager the consultant will engage in the network of Yoma and existing ADDA partners to develop a scalable business plan for ADDA and a DPG incubator.
    Provide details/reference to AWP areas covered: Technical expertise will be provided to allow Green Yoma and ADDA scale it’s operation to reach more young people to train relevant 21st century skills.
    Activities and Tasks: List specific tasks/activities and issues to be addressed under this assignment, included expected boundaries of the assignment. Tasks should be described as the steps taken in carrying out and completing the key activities of the assignment.
    Work with the specialist consultant and the broader Green Yoma team to facilitate a human- centered process for developing a scalable business model for ADDA based on the learnings from Niger and other campuses, making use of DPGs.
    Facilitate the development and drafting of a scalable business model for ADDA and a DPG incubator.
    Develop a process to validate the key findings of the implementation and draft business plan including the UNICEF ADDA / Green Yoma ecosystem of partners
    Work relationships: The consultant will work in close consultation with the Innovation Manager, the specialist and the Junior Consultant to support ADDA scaling across the region.

    Outputs/Deliverables:

    Timeframes are negotiable pending factors outside the control of the consultant.
    All deliverables are to be completed in English, however materials in other languages including French may need to be consulted and reviewed as part of the process.

    Deliverables
    Level of Effort (days)
    Deadline
    Schedule of payment
    Inception Report on Review of ADDA assets and resources
    40
    20 March 2024
    26%
    Market Research Findings
    20
    1 May 2024
    13%
    Report on Target users / customers
    10
    20 June 2024
    6%
    Report on Financial Model
    10
    20 July 2024
    6%
    Report on Value Proposition
    9
    20 August 2024
    6%
    Report on Reputational Risk and
    Mitigations
    15
    20 August 2024
    10%
    Progress Report on Strategic Partnerships
    10
    20 August 2024
    6%
    Draft Customer Feedback Pipeline
    15
    20 September 2024
    10%
    ADDA Light Business Model Draft
    10
    20 October 2024
    6%
    Operational Roadmap Draft
    15
    15 December 2024
    10%
    Payment schedule
    See table above.
    Please note that the final remuneration will be negotiated by HR.
    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

    Education: Master’s degree in Management, Environmental management, International Studies or similar.
    State the specialized skills and/or training if needed; Experience with start-ups, innovation towards the SDGs and UAS. Experience working in Africa and with diverse stakeholders.
    A minimum of 8 years of experience in the development sector and/ or innovation and working with international organizations in the UN system.
    Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of:
    Care
    Respect
    Integrity
    Trust
    Accountability
    Sustainability
    Competencies: list the competencies that the consultant should have for the assignment.
    Fluency in French and English

    For every Child, you demonstrate…

    UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).
    To view our competency framework, please visit  here.

    Administrative issues

    Some travel may be required on the African continent and for partner meetings elsewhere as needed.
    All travel (in case of any) will be by most economical fare and reimbursement will be as per UNICEF policy.
    The consultant is expected to be home (or Nairobi) based with potential travel depending on COVID- 19 travel restrictions for which the UNICEF office would cover subsistence allowances and travel costs. If the consultant 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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