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  • Health Specialist – Malaria Vaccine Scaleup (P-4), PG Health (Immunization) Health Specialist – HPV Vaccine Scale-Up (P-4), PG Health (Immunization) Health Specialist – Access to Essential Child Health Commodities (P-4)

    Health Specialist – Malaria Vaccine Scaleup (P-4), PG Health (Immunization) Health Specialist – HPV Vaccine Scale-Up (P-4), PG Health (Immunization) Health Specialist – Access to Essential Child Health Commodities (P-4)

    How can you make a difference?
    Provide guidance, tools technical assistance and capacity building to regional offices and priority countries in planning and implementing malaria vaccine introduction as part of the other malaria control interventions.

    Support regions to ensure countries develop high quality Gavi applications, and revise National Immunization Strategies (NIS) and National Malaria Control Strategies (NMCP) to introduce malaria vaccines.
    Provide targeted technical assistance to integrate existing immunization equity data and assessments in vaccine introduction plans to ensure countries reach zero-dose and high-risk communities with high coverage.
    Support regions to mobilize multi-sectoral capacity to facilitate countries utilize the opportunity of malaria vaccine introduction to integrate other PHC interventions.

    Develop and disseminate programmatic guidance for UNICEF regional and country offices to mobilize multi-sectoral approaches to provide integrated programme support to roll-out malaria vaccine as part of other child health and malaria control interventions, and leverage the opportunity to identify and reach zero-dose communities with multiple PHC interventions and to address immunity gaps due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

    Develop internal programmatic guidance on multi-sectoral approaches under the guidance of Coverage & Equity team with inputs from the ROs, other teams, sections and programmes (Nutrition, WASH, etc).
    Develop a dissemination plan to introduce the multi-sectoral guidance to the UNICEF regions, countries and external partners.
    Assist with the dissemination of the guidance through regional coordination platforms and other mechanisms.

    Support regional and country coordination and decision making for malaria vaccine introduction through regional coordination mechanisms (Regional Working Groups (RWG), Regional Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (RITAG), national immunization programme managers meetings, and similar events).

    Participate in regional coordination mechanisms and provide guidance and technical assistance to facilitate country decision making.
    Facilitate the organization of dedicated sessions to discuss malaria vaccine, malaria control and available UNICEF support.
    Identify remaining data and evidence gaps and needs on vaccine introduction, reaching high coverage and integration with other interventions.

     Support establishing consultant rosters and similar tools as needed to assist regions and countries in timely identifying and deploying the suitable capacity to meet the technical assistance needs for malaria vaccine introduction.

    Identify technical assistance needs of regional and country offices regarding malaria vaccine introduction as part of malaria control.
    Support HQ in advertising and establishing a consultant roster as needed for the utilization of regions and countries.

    Document regional and country experiences in introducing and scaling up malaria vaccine as part of the other malaria interventions, and disseminate good practices and lessons learned in appropriate global and regional fora (Malaria Vaccine Coordination Team (MVCT), Regional Working Groups, Regional Immunization Technical Advisory Groups, EPI managers meetings, webinars, etc.)

    Support countries to document lessons learned and good practices to roll-out the malaria vaccine.
    Facilitate knowledge management across countries including the documentation and dissemination of promising practices including building on global and regional fora.
    Assist with planning and implementation of knowledge sharing events to share lessons and good practices to facilitate south-south cooperation and cross-country learning

    Conduct periodic monitoring of country progress and report UNICEF data to joint monitoring databases and tools of Gavi partners

    Collect monthly updates from Country Offices regarding progress against activities planned in their TCA proposals, progress of country programmes towards malaria vaccine introduction, challenges faced and needs for support.
    Regularly provide UNICEF updates to the joint monitoring tools of Gavi Alliance partners.
    Participate in the periodic calls of the Malaria Vaccine Coordination Team and its sub-teams and provide UNICEF perspective and inputs.

     Any other cross-cutting tasks to support the routine immunization coverage and equity team on new vaccine introduction.

    This includes contributing to milestone and grant reporting, maintaining a repository of knowledge materials and periodic reports and presentations as needed.

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

    An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in public health, pediatric health, family health, global/international health, health policy and/or management, health education, epidemiology or other health related sciences is required.
    A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional work experience, especially in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating immunization programmes is required.
    Knowledge and experience in supporting new vaccine introduction preferably in low-and middle-income country context, and familiarity with Gavi Alliance and its country support mechanisms is required.
    Knowledge and experience with malaria control programmes and strategies preferably in a malaria-endemic country context is an asset.
    Relevant working experience in a UN organization and familiarity with global immunization partners is considered as an asset.
    Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
    Ability to travel for regional/country support and to attend meetings and events.
    Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, French or Spanish) is an asset.

    Deadline: 02 May 2023

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  • Nutrition Specialist, P-4 (Nutrition in Emergencies/Wasting) Technology for Development Consultant (Community Manager), ICTD Digital Center of Excellence

    Nutrition Specialist, P-4 (Nutrition in Emergencies/Wasting) Technology for Development Consultant (Community Manager), ICTD Digital Center of Excellence

    The position will support the scale up of early detection and treatment of wasting in all countries of the region, including roll out of the UN Global Action Plan (GAP) on Wasting, with focused support to the first adopter countries in maximising national-level efforts to scale-up prevention and treatment services to address wasting. The position will also contribute to the prevention of wasting, in close collaboration with other colleagues in the section, and will serve as focal point for nutrition and resilience and climate change. Further the incumbent will support the roll out of global partnerships with UN agencies, including the research agenda in documenting evidence on prevention of wasting and scale up of treatment. The nutrition specialist will facilitate the creation and/or strengthening of other strategic partnerships with key stakeholders at regional level on wasting and emergency nutrition.
    The successful individual will be responsible for the following key accountabilities:
    Management and advisory support to the Regional Adviser

    Provide advice to the RA in establishing, implementing and monitoring the wasting and NiE components of the annual work plan.
    Ensure results for NiE and wasting 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 wasting and NiE 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 wasting and nutrition in emergencies, to inform the regional and country agendas.
    Provide technical and strategic assistance to country offices to formulate, design and prepare the wasting and NiE components of nutrition programmes and develop implementation plans.
    Provide support for country offices to develop the nutrition components of humanitarian response plans, HACs, appeals, proposals and other relevant emergency documents.
    Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues in other UNICEF sectors, particularly Health, Emergency, SBC, ECD, WASH, Social Policy, Supply and Communications and with HQ.
    Provide authoritative technical and operational support on wasting and NiE 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/UN system indicators and measurements to assess and strengthen performance accountability and results for wasting and NiE.
    Provide quality assurance and review of country office annual reports, NutriDash, RAM, CSIs and results related to wasting and NiE and review of RO to CO compacts.
    Contribute to the design of evaluations and research related to wasting and NiE 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 wasting and NiE-related issues.
    Participate in strategic programme discussions and planning to provide technical advice, contribute to policy discussions, and promote appropriate wasting and NiE interventions.
    Prepare policy papers, briefs and other strategic programme materials on wasting and NiE for management use, information and/or consideration.
    Participate in emergency preparedness initiatives in countries, assessments and response to emergencies in country (surge). 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, regional economic communities, 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 wasting and NiE.
    Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency discussions and planning on wasting and nutrition in emergencies -related issues.
    Contribute to design and implementation of strengthened resilience programming for nutrition.
    Contribute to building new partnerships on climate and nutrition, including mapping, analysis, research, recommendations, investment cases and advocacy for climate-sensitive nutrition 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 wasting programmes and effective and timely NiE responses.
    Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best and cutting-edge practices in nutrition management and information systems for wasting and NiE.
    Contribute to the development of policies and procedures and introduce innovation and best practices on wasting programmes & NiE responses.
    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 wasting and NiE.

    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.
    Developing country work experience
    Background/familiarity and specific work experience on Nutrition in Emergencies and wasting prevention and treatment programmes
    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

    Deadline: 30 Apr 2023

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  • Child Protection Officer (Emergencies)

    Child Protection Officer (Emergencies)

    Task description

    Under the direct supervision of the Child Protection Specialist (Humanitarian Situations & MHPSS), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

    Support programme planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting

    Contribute to the planning of child protection programmes including emergency pro-gramming, GBV, MHPSS, and Public Health emergencies components.
    Formulate, design, and prepare programme/project proposals, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s overall Strategic Plans and the Country Programme, as well as coherence and integration with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), regional strategies, and national priorities, plans, and competencies.
    Monitor programmes/projects through field visits and exchange of information with partners to assess progress, identify bottlenecks, potential problems, and child protection risks. Make recommendations accordingly to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
    Collaborate with inter-agency partners and UNICEF zonal offices on planning and im-plementation of activities. Ensure organizational priorities are fully considered and integrated in development planning and agenda setting.
    Monitor and verify the optimal and appropriate use of programme resources (financial, administrative, and other assets) in compliance with organizational rules, regulations, procedures, donor commitments, as well as standards of accountability and integrity. Ensure timely reporting and liquidation of funds advanced to implementing partners.
    Support the implementation of the Child Protection Section annual work plan and the office Annual Management Plan. This will also entail mobilizing funding in support of planned activities, promoting visibility and advocacy for the protection and well-being of children in humanitarian context
    Contribute to integrating Child protection in emergencies with other sectors such as Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education and Social Policy and protection including cross-cutting issues i.e. gender, communication for development, PSEA, advocacy as well as enhancing cross-sectoral coordination and collaboration

    Provide technical and operational support for programme implementation

    Provide technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners on child protection in emergencies and the understand-ing of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes, best practices, and approaches on child protection, GBV, MHPSS, and related issues to support delivery of results for children.
    Seek opportunities to bridge humanitarian and development work by linking UNICEF’s long-term child protection systems strengthening work with child protection in emergencies in order to promote more sustainable interventions and risk informed pro-grammes.
    Participate in child protection programme meetings, including programme development and contingency planning discussions on emergency preparedness in the country counties, to provide technical and operational information, advice, and support.
    Coordinate monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on programme results for the section and develop harmonized tools for data collection, consolidation, manipulation, and vis-ualization. Collect and consolidate data for humanitarian and donor proposals and re-ports and internal bi-annual reporting exercises.
    Work with the Child Protection Specialist in strengthening national and county level child protection in emergency working groups for effective coordination and leverag-ing of resources.
    Support the Child Protection Specialist in strengthening UNICEF’s resilience-building initiatives in order to achieve sustainable and resilient child protection systems including child-friendly communities through continuous engagement with county govern-ments.

    Support child protection capacity building including in emergencies

    Facilitate the designing of evidence-based, integrated programmes that enable UNICEF to be more community responsive at scale.
    Work with UNICEF staff, government counterparts, and partners to coordinate and de-velop projects and identify opportunities within UNICEF for cross-sectoral information sharing, programming, and technical support
    Support capacity building of relevant stakeholders and service providers on CP, GBV, and MHPSS by developing and/or contextualizing training materials and implementing relevant training sessions. Support implementation of procedures to prevent sexual abuse and exploitation (PSEA)
    Support the mainstreaming of Children Rights into the county governments DRR strat-egies and response plans.
    Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best practices in child protection management and information systems. Assess, institutionalize, and share best prac-tices and knowledge learned.

    Required experience

    3 years of experience in one or more of the following areas is required: program management, social work, child protection, GBV, mental health and psychosocial support, adolescent programming, public health emergencies programming, development and/or humanitarian work, programme planning and management or any other related field.
    Prior experience in child protection, GBV, community development, or social work in a developing country is an advantage.

    Experience Description:

    Experience in child protection, GBV, social work programming (or other areas mentioned above)
    Good understanding of the humanitarian response especially in displacement/refugee contexts
    Demonstrated experience in program management including program quality, results tracking, program documentation, knowledge management
    Good analytical skills and understanding and experience in manipulating data, generating visual tools, and analyzing information.
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    Good communication skills (written, and oral) in English. Knowledge of Swahili and other languages are spoken in Kenya welcome

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  • Senior Adviser Health, PHC – HSS (P5)

    Senior Adviser Health, PHC – HSS (P5)

    How can you make a difference?
    Overall technical leadership on Primary Health Care and Health systems strengthening and coordinate the PHC-HSS Unit’s work on planning, service delivery, equity and UHC

    Be the technical lead for UNICEF to advance Health team’s leadership and advocacy efforts in Primary Health Care and Health Systems Strengthening, to build resilient health delivery systems for integrated essential public health functions that assures Universal Health Coverage with a focus on the most deprived and supports countries achieve SDG3.
    Coordinates and manages the PHC-HSS Unit’s work on equity-focused, evidence-based planning to ensure quality universal health coverage (UHC) through PHC strengthening for key reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH) interventions, using EQUIST, PHC oriented Implementation Research and PHC Operational framework, PHC measurement framework and indicators and other relevant tools and methods. Ensure that the priorities and strategies laid out in the UNICEF Strategy for Health 2016-2030 and the UNICEF Strategic Plan are pursued.
    Provides guidance and technical input on the methodologies applied. Conceives strategies on the further technical refinement and use of these methodologies. including PHCPI and EQUIST, oversees the realisation of these ideas, and ensures that their implementation is contextualized. Promotes the scale up of national and sub-national equity-focused, evidence-based RMNCAH programme management and monitoring, especially in high maternal and child mortality and morbidity-burden countries.
    Provides technical and methodological leadership and ensures quality in the development, costing and budgeting of investment cases for strengthening Primary Health Care, RMNCAH, especially promoting rights-based and pro-poor approaches through partnership with  major investors (World Bank, GFF, GAVI, Global fund, Pandemic Fund etc.).
    Lead the PHC-HSS Unit on behalf of UNICEF, in its engagement with the Global Financing Facility, the Global Fund and GAVI on various efforts for accelerating support to Primary Health Care and Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health.

    Documentation and research

    Lead and oversee the documentation and reporting on UNICEF’s equity-focused, evidence-based approach to quality UHC for achieving SDGs through PHC strengthening and PHC oriented Implementation research for children and women, particularly the role of UNICEF Health team-led strategies and approaches.
    Contributes to implementation research that aims to generate evidence on and identify local solutions to reduce bottlenecks for taking MNCAH to scale.
    Ensures high standards of policy and research work on equity, including through the publishing of papers and overseeing information dissemination.

    UNICEF Regional and Country Office Support

    Interpretation and roll-out of the UNICEF Strategy for Health 2016-2030 and accompanying HSS Approach at Regional and Country Office level. Focuses particularly on the development, costing, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of equity-focused, evidence-based national and sub-national health policies and programs that aim for UHC of quality RMNCAH services.
    Coordinate support to UNICEF Regional and Country Offices to provide policy guidance and support to and ensures quality in the formulation of national and sub-national health strategies, management approaches and monitoring. The objective is to promote country-level acceleration and scale-up of equity-focused, evidence-based child survival and maternal health interventions, including within the framework of UNICEF’s involvement in global initiatives.

    Partnership and Representation

    Lead jointly with WHO the PHC-Accelerator secretariat for the SDG3-GAP (of 13 agencies) efforts to engage, align, accelerate and account on country level support for implementation of Primary Health Care strategies and collaborate with focal points of other global health organizations leading on Sustainable Financing for Health (SFH), Data and digital health (DDH), Fragile Contexts and Vulnerable populations (FCV), R&D Innovations and Access Accelerators.
     Collaborates with governments, SDG GAP, H6 and bilateral partners, foundations and other partners on the development, testing and validation of approaches and methods that facilitate the identification of bottlenecks and solutions for the achievement of quality UHC.
    Prepares for and represents UNICEF in meetings and policy fora on the promotion of equity and use of evidence in RMNCAH planning and priority-setting for UHC.

    Fund-raising and Management

    Supports the mobilization and use of financial resources for these duties, as well as issues related to human resources and contracts required for the attainment of the Unit’s objectives.
    Leads required inputs to the development and annual review of the Section’s work plan in the above areas of focus.

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

    An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Public Health, Medicine or Social Sciences is required.
    A minimum of 10 (ten) years relevant professional work experience in a senior capacity at national and international levels in health programme or related programmes is required.
    Supervision skills will be an asset.
    Diverse field programme experiences an asset.
    Prior experience working in low- and middle-income country context with experience in policy, programme design and implementation.
    Experience working in the UN system is an asset.
    Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.

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    jobs.unicef.org

  • Planning Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, P-4, FT, Child Protection Programme Team

    Planning Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, P-4, FT, Child Protection Programme Team

    Under the general supervision of the Senior Advisor, Child Protection, #86259, P5 (Planning and Evidence Building Team), the Planning and Monitoring Manager will be responsible for supporting the Child Protection Section to strengthen results based management including planning, monitoring and reporting overall results in Goal Area 3 (Child Protection) of UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2018-2021 and development of the results framework for Child Protection for the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. This also involves technical support for the development of programme results frameworks and the provision of expert technical support and quality assurance on child protection monitoring and evaluation to Headquarters and regional and country offices. The Planning and Monitoring Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining systems and frameworks for tracking progress against the results framework at global and national level. Planning and Monitoring Manager is responsible in ensuring quality data analyses are available on child protection programme results and financial information. The staff member (SM) will be responsible for providing back up and support to the Head of the Planning and Evidence Building Team. The SM works closely with the Child Protection Focal Point in Data and Analytics (D&A) on further strengthening monitoring capacity for child protection globally. The SM serves as Evaluation focal point for the Child Protection Section, including technical support. 
    How can you make a difference?
    Strategic Plan Monitoring and Reporting

    Coordinate monitoring and reporting against Strategic Plan indicators (in collaboration with Headquarters colleagues, Regional Advisers and focal points) and provide indicator definitions and guidance
    Collaborate with the Division of Data, Analysis, Planning and Monitoring on the Strategic Monitoring Questions (SMQs) process including supporting quality assurance, analysis and collation of Country Office (CO) Annual Report results (in conjunction with technical leads in Headquarters)
    Ensure global and regional Strategic Plan progress analyses and financial analyses are available for the sector
    Collaborate with the Data and Analytics specialists on outcome and impact monitoring for child protection to ensure alignment of results framework with global monitoring efforts and latest trends
    Support alignment of Strategic Plan indicators with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), targets and indicators   Plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results in Child Protection   Maintain overview of developments in the field of child protection Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) that can inform refinements to and development of UNICEF’s next Strategic Plan results framework in collaboration with regional colleagues

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

    Advanced university degree in relevant disciplines of Social Sciences (International Development, International Relations, Statistics, and Economics).
    At least eight years of solid experience working for international organization in Child Protection related issues, programme design, monitoring and evaluation, statistics.
    Solid experience in managing and designing M&E frameworks and results based management in development and humanitarian contexts.
    Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills in English.
    Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
    Experience working and familiarity in the UN, other international development organization is an asset.
    Demonstrated skills in writing and producing succinct, high quality and analytical reports using a range of qualitative and quantitative data.
    Demonstrated organizational skills: ability to work independently and productively, with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to successfully and effectively liaise with people in a wide range of functions in a multicultural environment.
    Excellent Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, powerpoint and other presentation or statistical software.
    Language Requirements: Oral and written proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (preferably French or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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  • National Consultancy- Media Relations Consultant

    National Consultancy- Media Relations Consultant

    Scope of Work: 
    Develop and implement partnerships with key media houses – Standard and Nation Media Group – and relationships with key journalists and editors, in order to secure stories on UNICEF’s work and children’s issues in Kenya. This includes visibility for key donors, projects and campaigns, public advocacy on six priority issues for children, and the drought response.
    Specific tasks include:

    Implement strategic partnerships with Standard Group and Nation Media Group to help promote priority issues for children. Negotiate a new partnership with a third media partner, based on the Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships Strategy analysis. Leverage these partnerships to provide visibility opportunities for specific donors as below.
    Support the Health and SBC sections in developing and implementing a media and content plan for the next phase of COVID-19 vaccination rollout (May to Dec 2023), including visibility for US Aid and partners.  This is a time-limited project funded by US Aid, ending on 31 December 2023. Support the SBC Section to raise visibility of the HPV vaccine during the period of the campaign (May to July 2023) through media stories from affected counties.
    Support the Education and Child Protection teams on implementing a media and content plan on ECD and pre-primary education, including for refugee and vulnerable host community children, with visibility for the US Fund and partners. This includes a time limited project funded by UNICEF USA, ending on 31 August 2023.
    Support the Education team on implementing a communication, media and content plan on the Out of School Children programme, including visibility for Qatar, Education Above All and Educate a Child. Coordinate with CAP colleagues on video and social media.  This includes a time limited project funded by Qatar/Education Above All, ending on 31 December 2023.
    Draft press releases, Q&As, fact sheets and other media materials for UNICEF events, reports launches and other media moments. Write stories for the media and social media on priority issues and donor funded projects. Given the unpredictable nature of media work, these tasks will be assigned on an “as needed” basis and charged according to the consultant’s day rate, not to exceed the overall budget of the consultancy.
    Plan media visits and accompany journalists to the field when needed, or work remotely with partners, to collect human interest stories on priority children’s issues. Pitch key content such as op-eds and press releases to the media, in line with UNICEF’s media partnership agreements. Mobilise media to attend launch events and press conferences.  Given the unpredictable nature of media work, these tasks will be assigned on an “as needed” basis and charged according to the consultant’s day rate, not to exceed the overall budget of the consultancy.
    Respond to requests from journalists and arrange media interviews for the Representative, UNICEF staff and youth advocates. Organise media cafés as needed, to highlight current issues of importance to UNICEF.   Given the unpredictable nature of media work, these tasks will be assigned on an “as needed” basis and charged according to the consultant’s day rate. Conduct one training for UNICEF staff on handling media interviews and two with journalists from partner media houses on child rights reporting.
    Conduct one training for UNICEF staff on handling media interviews and two with journalists from partner media houses on child rights reporting.

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

    A Bachelors degree or an advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree. 
    A minimum of six years’ relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast media or interactive digital media, including experience covering children’s issues for a child rights organization such as UNICEF.
    Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset. 
    Fluency in English is required, Kiswahili would be an added advantage. 

    Specialist skills/Training: 

    Proven experience in developing communication strategies
    Proven experience in professional writing
    General ability to draft ideas and concepts, clearly and concisely, in written and oral form; specific skills in writing press releases and articles/stories for traditional and electronic media
    Proven ability to research, analyse, evaluate and synthesize information
    Strong planning and organisational skills
    Solid media contacts and the knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, and the role of mass media
    Proven ability to work as part of a team and have a strong understanding of UNICEF programmes
    Knowledge of computer systems, internet navigation and various office applications, specifically interactive digital media (video editing)
    Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization

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    jobs.unicef.org

  • International Consultancy: Business Relationship Trainer for ICT Network Meeting

    International Consultancy: Business Relationship Trainer for ICT Network Meeting

    Scope of work

    Goal and objective: Under the supervision of the UNICEF ESARO Regional Chief of ICT, the consultant will conduct a 1-day orientation session about Business Relationship Management for the participants of the ESAR ICT Network Meeting. The consultant will need several days to conduct preparations prior to the orientation session, including a couple of online meetings with the ESARO ICT team.
    Provide details/reference to AWP areas covered: This consultancy links to Key Intervention “DX and Innovation governance and capacity building” in the ESARO ICT and Innovation 2023-2024 Annual Work Plan under Programme Effectiveness.
    Activities and Tasks: The consultant will be expected to undertake the following tasks/activities to complete this assignment:
    Plan and conduct online meetings with the ESARO ICT team prior to the 1-day orientation session to set expectations
    Develop an agenda and materials for the orientation session, including practical exercises that the participants can use after the session.
    Curate and compile learning resources and a BRM information pack of free and paid training resources that COs can opt into for additional learning opportunities
    Conduct the orientation session in-person during the ICT Network Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya (likely to be on 25 April 2023)
    Provide a final reporting package containing any materials developed for the session and a document with ideas of how the ESARO ICT team can support the continued BRM journey of the Country Office colleagues
    Work relationships: The consultant will work under the supervision of the ESARO Regional Chief of ICT and in close collaboration with the following stakeholders:
    (internal) Regional Technology for Development Business Analyst, who will provide guidance and feedback on the agenda and materials for the orientation session.
    (internal) Regional Innovation Specialist, who will also provide guidance and feedback on the agenda and materials for the orientation session.
    Outputs/Deliverables:

    Desired Competencies, Technical Background And Experience

    A post-graduate degree (eg. Master’s) in IT, engineering, economics, international development, business administration or a closely related field.
    A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted instead of an Advanced University Degree.
    Recognized experience as a trainer for Business Relationship Management; BRMP certification is preferred
    Minimum of 10 years experience as an IT executive, including significant involvement in training/coaching/leadership of strategic capacity-building initiatives across an organization
    Fluency in English is required.
    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.

    Builds and maintains partnerships [I]
    Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness [I]
    Drive to achieve results for impact [I]
    Innovates and embraces change [I]
    Manages ambiguity and complexity[I]
    Works collaboratively with others [I]

    Administrative issues

    The consultant will be working remotely throughout the contract, except when required to travel and attend the ICT Network Meeting to conduct the orientation session in person. All travel will be by the most economical fare and reimbursement will be as per UNICEF policy.
    The consultant should be available for calls with the UNICEF ESARO ICT team between 10 am and 4 pm Nairobi time.
    The consultant/contractor is expected to be home-based with potential travel to Nairobi, Kenya depending on COVID-19 travel restrictions for which 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 before 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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  • Programme Specialist (Gender and PSEA)

    Programme Specialist (Gender and PSEA)

    In alignment with the GAP, the role of the Programme Specialist, Gender and PSEA is primarily technical and programmatic, with the normative advocacy and coordination roles serving as a key capacity to mainstream Gender and PSEA within the Country Office, in support to the PSEA Specialist. The Specialist provides authoritative technical guidance/operational support throughout all stages of programming to facilitate the management and delivery of results contributing to PSEA and gender equality in alignment with the Gender Action Plan and UNICEF corporate commitments on PSEA. S/he supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of high-quality gender programming across sectors in alignment with the Gender Action Plan. The Programme Specialist;

    supports PSEA Specialist, senior programme colleagues and management of the Country Office to advance one or more of the four Targeted Gender Priorities in the Gender Action Plan with support from the Regional Gender Adviser. S/he also plays a role in working with one or more of the 7 UNICEF sectors to mainstream gender by prioritizing key gender results within the sector(s) with a strong gender relevance, including during emergency.
    Leads cross-sectional collaboration and coordination on key programmatic results on gender, ensuring coherence, maximization of synergies and efficiency in utilization of resources and delivery of results;
    Works with programme colleagues and management so that gender results are effectively defined, measured, and reported, and high-quality assessment, research, evidence generation and evaluation on gender programming is undertaken and utilized, including through the application of the MoRES framework and effective theories of change;
    Supports/leads effective review, assessment, planning, capacity building, and knowledge management on gender, PSEA and Accountability for Affected Population (AAP).
    Supports the assessment and identification of gender needs for emergency preparedness and response and provides gender relevant guidance and technical input on emergency programming.
    Oversees Country office Accountability for Affected Population (AAP) mechanisms, and the response to communities on complaints raised across the sectors

    The Gender and PSEA specialist will also work with relevant sections to ensure all UNICEF IPs have been assessed and adopted PSEA policies and mechanisms enabling prevention, investigation and case management. Her/His duties include support the CO to adopt and implement a Gender and PSEA Action Plan as per the existing office governance structures; support UNICEF Representative to manage Office PSEA Taskforce as well as represent UNICEF Kenya in the UN-wide system PSEA network.
    Management and/or advisory support to the PSEA Specialist

    Actively participate in Country Management Team (CMT); Programme Coordination Team; partnerships, research, financial and contract review committees; and other key country-specific leadership teams to ensure strategic inclusion of gender and PSEA in all country-specific programming, including during emergencies; 
    Coordinate with the Regional Gender and PSEA Advisors and the Headquarters Gender Section to plan, utilize, monitor and report on the Gender and PSEA Thematic Fund, or other programmatic funds with large gender components that are allocated to the country-specific interventions for the Country Programme, under the Country Office senior management.
    In collaboration with sectoral colleagues and under the guidance of Representative, participate in the planning and monitoring of the utilization of the budget allocated to sectoral and cross-sectoral gender interventions with sectoral colleagues
    Lead the gender component of the reporting of the routine country-level programme expenditures, including the annual reporting and the RAM.
    Provide technical input and review on the gender components in key funding proposal appeals and submissions and in the design of funded projects/programs so that gender technical components are clearly defined and technical capacities are included.

    Program development and planning (including emergency contexts)

    Lead and/or support the evidence-based programme planning on gender and PSEA including during emergencies, incorporating robust measurement and evaluation of results – especially in the event of the Country Programme development and Mid-Term Review.
    Provide technical leadership on integration of gender into country programming phases, including strategic planning, strategic moments of reflection, CPDs, CPMPs, mid-term reviews, extended annual reviews, programme component strategy notes and in the programmatic assessment and institutional strengthening components of gender reviews
    Undertake and follow up the recommendations of Gender Programmatic Review as well as Gender audit during emergencies;
    In collaboration with sectoral colleagues, identify the areas of focus for gender programming with the greatest potential for impact and scale, in alignment with the GAP and the country/regional priorities.
    Work with sectoral counterparts to incorporate sound gender indicators and measures in programme and policy initiatives, proposals, and advocacy efforts and assist in developing gender-sensitive and transformative theories of change models for sector and cross-sectoral programming.

    Program management, monitoring and delivery of results (including emergency contexts)

    Provide technical support in indicator identification, measurement and performance tracking as it relates to gender mainstreaming and the Targeted PSEA Gender Priorities, in collaboration with Planning, M&E and planning section and sectoral teams.
    Lead cross-sectoral collaboration and coordination on key programmatic results on PSEA, gender, ensuring coherence, maximization of synergies and efficiency in utilization of resources and delivery of results
    Support the strengthening of data systems and collection, as well as accountability mechanisms to monitor and evaluate progress on gender results.
    Support high quality reporting on PSEA and gender results, and a biannual performance review of GAP specified results.
    Work closely with evaluation colleagues to effectively integrate data collection, tracking, analysis and reporting on the indicators for the GAP into programme results and gender performance benchmarks into M&E systems.
    Support and strengthen the quality of research and evidence building on gender related programming, bringing in the latest learning and insights from the field of gender and development, and putting in place a coherent, well-prioritized research agenda in alignment with the GAP.
    Oversee the planning and implementation of the gender reviews and make sure that the recommendations that come out of the gender review are integrated into the Country Programme strategy and action plans and humanitarian strategies and action plans in emergency contexts.
    Actively represent UNICEF in relevant coordination bodies at the inter-agency level (gender theme group or other networks, GBV cluster if relevant), participate as a member of steering committees, and provide close oversight of inter-agency joint programmes
    Ensure the office fully implements PSEA action plan in accordance with the UN-wide system PSEA network action plan on awareness raising, prevention, community-based complaints mechanisms, and victims’ assistance.

    Advisory services and technical support

    Provide technical support and guidance to national government, NGOs, UN Agencies and other country-level and local-level partners on aspects of gender programming and to ensure incorporation of gender indicators and measures in programmes/projects, policy initiatives, proposals, and M&E systems.
    Coordinate the PSEA actions for UNICEF, including provision of technical support and guidance to sectoral PSEA focal points and alternates at national and field level, provide continuous support for the improvement of partners capacity in preventing and responding to SEA and support implementation of the PSEA country action plan
    Provide technical support and advocacy to reporting and follow-up on international and regional gender equality commitments made by the countries
    Support the development of adequate emergency preparedness measures, updating of contingency plans and establishment of early warning mechanisms that reflect gender needs.
    Support the development and of sex-disaggregated databases on information crucial for the planning and implementation of emergency plans.
    Support the development and deployment of emergency training that incorporates gender issues and relevant strategies.
    Lead and/or participate in needs assessment missions on gender, and in the event of an emergency, be deployed as a member of the Emergency Response Team.
    Identify implementing/operational partners and establish implementing arrangements in order to ensure an effective, gender-inclusive emergency response.

    Advocacy, networking and partnership building

    Liaise and consult with sections, government and other external partners (civil society, NGOs, UN Agencies, private sector) to identify areas for convergence, and develop and reinforce partnerships on PSEA and in gender programming.
    Forge and support internal and external partnerships and networks in the development of harmonized, gender-transformative programme interventions.
    Build strategic alliances for gender equality with various partners, including institutional links with UN agencies and other relevant entities.
    Collaborate with other UN agencies and partners to enhance robust gender results in sectoral programmes at the country level. If necessary, represent UNICEF in external meetings on gender integration into sectoral and cross-sectoral results, including UN Country Team meetings and UNDAF/UNAF preparations.
    Lead mapping of potential new partnerships and leverage existing partnerships to accelerate GAP implementation at the country level in determined priority areas.

    Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

    Initiate documentation and sharing of the country-level experience in PSEA and gender programming and lessons learned, which will be shared with internal network and external partners and utilized for South-South cooperation.
    Represent the gender section at sectoral, country-level and regional-level network meetings, and ensure best practices on gender programming according to 5 GAP principles are highlighted in these forums
    Bring best practices in PSEA and gender programming and measurement to the attention of senior management and sectoral colleagues, as well as Regional Gender Advisor and gender section staff at HQ
    Support and conduct innovative research on gender at the country-level
    Support Regional Gender Advisor in advancing the technical and research capacity of country-level staff, offices and programs on gender to continue to build evidence base for programming and to ensure continuous capacity in gender at Country Office level.
    Support management and HR in the development of systems, tools and processes that enable staff members and external partners to enhance their understanding and adoption of gender sensitive behaviors and to support implementation of the GAP. 

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

    Advanced university degree (Masters or higher) in human rights, gender studies or any other social sciences (i.e. sociology, demography, psychology, political science, social policy or economics).
    Academic credentials in gender are a strong asset.
    Minimum eight years of progressively responsible professional experience and demonstrated track record of having undertaken and led substantive programming and research on gender and development in key issue areas that are the focus of PSEA and UNICEF’s Gender Action Plan.
    Experience in designing, implementing, managing, and delivering results-based programmes on gender and development or any other cross cutting programme, especially at country/field level, experience in emergency response is an asset.
    Experience in emergency context, in particular in Gender-Based Violence in Emergency (GViE).
    Fluency in English and Swahili is required. Knowledge of another local language is an asset.

    Technical Knowledge:

    Strong substantive, technical, programmatic and research skills in gender along with sectoral expertise in at least one of the following sectors: Health, Education, WASH, HIV/AIDS, Protection, Social Policy, C4D, ECD, or combined expertise in Adolescents.
    Substantive knowledge on human rights agenda, with particular attention to the right to protection from exploitation, abuse and all types of violence;
    Experience and knowledge in Gender Based Violence, including during emergencies (GBViE).
    Proven ability to work on sensitive gender and PSEA issues in a variety of organizations or contexts.
    Proven ability to connect sectoral issues and programmatic approaches on gender; experience with this in emergency contexts an asset.
    Substantive knowledge and experience integrating gender into humanitarian responses and programming, including needs assessment, programme implementation and monitoring, an asset.
    Proven rigor in analytical, conceptual and programme design skills relevant to gender and development with an understanding of theories of change and path from intervention to results.
    Demonstrated experience in conducting rigorous research and analysis on gender, including quantitative research methodologies, and monitoring and evaluation.
    Wide knowledge and understanding of country/regional/global gender equality issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current trends, methods and approaches. Familiarity and work experience in the country/region of preferred placement also an asset.
    Demonstrated success in developing proposals and securing resources for programme and research initiatives with a strong gender component.
    Ability to contextualize and be able to translate the approaches into practicable programme design in complex environments where gender issues are often sensitive to raise within certain national contexts
    Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to write succinctly and clearly and speak in public forums compellingly and with confidence.
    High level of initiative and independence in ability to undertake complex tasks while proactively seeking relevant input, cooperation, and guidance from key constituents.
    Experience and demonstrated ability to motivate others and create and encourage a climate of teamwork and collaboration across sectors and in a multi-cultural environment.
    Ability to make effective use of political processes to influence and persuade others inside and outside UNICEF and negotiate a desired direction and/or outcome
    Ability to think outside the box, generate new ideas, approaches, or insights and develop innovative ways to undertake projects and initiatives, shape solutions to problems.
    Strategic thinker who can pull disparate ideas into a cohesive vision, strategy, plan that is positive and compelling for other to join, collaborate, and implement.
    Proven ability to build rapport with individuals and groups and maintain an effective network of individuals across organizational departments as well externally

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  • Regional Chief of Supply & Procurement Security Adviser, P-4 Social Protection and Public Finance for Children Specialist

    Regional Chief of Supply & Procurement Security Adviser, P-4 Social Protection and Public Finance for Children Specialist

    The Regional Chief of Supply and Procurement advises and provides guidance, oversight, and direction to the Regional Office and all County Offices within Eastern and Southern Africa Region on supply chain issues, including procurement services, through direct support, capacity building, development of the supply community, and strategic promotion of supply-program integration in support of the Country Programme.
    Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
    Technical Assistance and Oversight

    Provide leadership, technical advice, logistical support, oversight, and guidance on the application of procurement, supply chain, and procurement services procedures, regulations, systems and strategies, and best practices for the management and improvement of the supply chain in ESAR countries. Promote knowledge of and compliance with supply procedures.
    Track and monitor all COs key performance indicators and provide support for improvements.
    Conduct supply function management oversight and peer reviews and/or follow-up on audit observations to assist in the improvement of supply procedures and practices in ESAR Country Offices.
    Support Country Offices to identify, define and determine innovative supply solutions for children, such as the use of procurement services; supply financing solutions; local market development; supply chain digitalization, private sector engagement, market shaping, and support for innovation in product development.
    Conduct analysis of supply spending and related procurement strategies, run initiatives to ensure local market development where possible and appropriate.
    Support HR in supply competency analysis and propose appropriate staffing strategies to address gaps, in particular training new supply professionals and encouraging on the job training designed to improve the operational performance and efficiency of personnel. Assist and support the recruitment of supply and logistics staff in ESAR.
    Support the RMT and standing committees meetings as and when necessary to identify supply trends and requirements.
    Provide support to COs to comply with sustainable procurement objectives including conducting inclusive procurement, ensuring disability and gender inclusive considerations.

     Emergency preparedness and response

    Ensure CO preparedness efforts include required Supply and Logistics components being put in place, including emergency preparedness strategy and supply plans, relevant service and goods LTA’s established contingency stocks are maintained where required, and in-country logistics arrangements established. Explore possible supply sources from within the region to support sustainable procurement initiative.
    Ensure strong coordination between CO, RO, and SD and inter UN Agencies collaborations, including for the mobilization of human and financial resources.
    For L3 and L2 level emergencies, provide direct operational support to facilitate procurement of emergency supplies, regional and in-country logistics and manage sub-regional response where multi-CO efforts are required. Ensure response plans are aligned with the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCC).
    Monitoring of supply and logistics response and providing oversight for at-scale delivery modalities. 
    Support COs to put in place private sector partnerships and CBO/CSO agreements in support of the emergency response.

    Support systems strengthening of national supply chain systems

    Provide technical assistance to country offices to support systems strengthening of the government supply chain systems.  
    Implement capacity-building initiatives in an efficient and effective supply chain for children, in close collaboration with programme sections. Support supply component of Health System & Nutrition Strengthening (HSS) and integration.
    Provide technical assistance and support for the humanitarian-development continuum.
    Liaise and work with all stakeholders especially WHO and donors to support/strengthen Government’s institutions such as the National Medicines and Control Authorities/NRAs etc in the region to ensure that children have timely access to quality and cost-effective life-saving supplies. Liaise with key stakeholders to advocate, promote and strengthen manufacturing base to facilitate local and regional procurement in contribution to the UNSDGs and UN Sustainability Strategy.
    Support COs to resolve complex supply operational issues in supply chain problem areas including construction projects, disability inclusion, ethical challenges etc. Promote knowledge of and compliance with supply procedures.

    Capacity building of supply community in the region

    In collaboration with Supply Division, develop training modules and guidelines for supply and logistics staff and as appropriate, facilitate country training courses for Country Offices, national counterparts, and UN, and NGO partners. Strengthen regional and inter-regional professional networks.
    Establish a strong regional supply community and build the capacity of COs supply capacity to implement the global supply function strategies and regulatory framework.
    Build staff capacity to carryout procurement activities in support of the attainment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, UNICEF Strategic goals among others. and UN Disability Inclusion strategy.

    Collaboration and Partnership with internal and External Stakeholders

    Promote the work of UN Inter Agencies collaboration, partnership and ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the Regional Logistics Working Group effectively to support the UN Cooperation Framework.
    Support COs to build strong supply-programme integration and promote effective partnership and collaboration with all sectors in the delivery of results for children.
    Ensure close working relationship with key external stakeholders like the Africa CDC, Rwanda Supply Chain Centre of excellence, and Governments and sub regional bodies like SADC

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

    An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Business Administration, Management or related field.
    A minimum of ten of relevant professional experience in supply, procurement, shipping and logistics activities, preferably with UNICEF or an international/government/commercial organization some of which should be in a senior management capacity.
    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.

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  • Consultancy: Team Building Facilitator, Kenya Country Office Human Resources Officer (Emergency), P2

    Consultancy: Team Building Facilitator, Kenya Country Office Human Resources Officer (Emergency), P2

    Objectives:
    The objectives of the retreat are:

    to bring the team members closer for better cohesion, morale, and performance. This should be through i) fun activities, preferably outdoors, and ii) getting to know each other’s work style through personality analytic tools.
    to review the collaboration to date (what worked well and what can be improved)
    to build a vision for CAP contribution in the current country programme, taking into account the worsening drought situation and increasing disease outbreaks.

    Minimum Qualifications and Competencies

    Bachelor’s degree in social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, or another relevant technical field.

    knowledge/ experience

    At least 10 years of hands-on experience in team coaching, team building and retreat facilitation.
    Accredited coach by International Coaching Federation
    Experience in working with UN agency an asset

    Interested candidates should apply online using the button below. As part of their application, candidates should provide:

    A cover letter that specifies how you meet the desired competencies, technical background, and experience (no more than 2 pages)
     A short CV (no more than 4 pages)
    Interested candidates to indicate availability and daily rate expressed in USD to undertake the terms of reference. Applications submitted without a fee/rate will not be considered.
     Three (3) Referees

    Deadline: 31 Mar 2023

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