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Consultancy: Technology for Development Project Manager, DCOE

Summary of Key Functions: 

Ensure effective project management 

Support the Chief, DCOE, with the oversight of the work of the vendor engaged under a separate institutional contract to do a CRVS landscape analysis. Coordinate and manage the development or adaptation of the digital CRVS MVP via regular meetings with the technology vendor and regional offices under the supervision of the DCOE 
Lead the design, planning, execution, and monitoring of activities in the development/ adaptation of the MVP  
Ensure the quality of deliverables in the development of the DPG; ensure that system and business requirements are met
Ensure clarity of the roles and responsibilities among all stakeholders
Update and implement the monitoring and evaluation plan with key performance indicators while working in close coordination with the Digital CRVS Specialist and Chief, DCOE 
Monitor and continuously assess the initiative activities and provide recommendations for change in approach 
Establish communication flows between the key stakeholders including but not limited to UNICEF personnel at all levels and the technology vendor 
Serve as a liaison for internal coordination between the Regional ICT/T4D teams, HQ, OOI SP technical experts across the organization 
Ensure timely and appropriate reporting throughout the programming process and adequate monitoring and documentation of key processes
Provide timely progress reports, including highlights on anticipated delays, and inputs to financial reports as requested  

Coordinate Technical Field Support   

Coordinate development of CRVS DPG development and implementation workplans across countries involved, ensure synergy and oversee overall timeliness in implementation 
Oversee country office support required for the configuration, interoperability, deployment and adoption of the identified digital public good CRVS system 
Timely and coordinated support in the deployment of the digital CRVS initiative across countries 
Maintain record of key meetings  and priority activities  
Provide guidance and templates of key documents required for establishment of the local governance structures and partnerships 

Support Communication, Partnerships and Advocacy 

Report on the progress of existing initiatives and solutions including lessons learnt
Develop initiative briefs and other products supporting promotion, regional sharing and communication  
Provide inputs to the promotion strategy for the identified digital CRVS DPG 
Support identification of potential implementation partners for identified digital CRVS system, and facilitate partnership building   
Provide inputs into partnership and fundraising strategies, and donor proposals 

Knowledge and Community Management  

Contribute to the development of guidance documents, adoption standards, procedures and partnerships for the digital CRVS initiative as well as technology initiatives broadly, both regionally and globally   
Develop, curate, and maintain capacity strengthening and learning materials, including and not limited to online trainings, knowledge base articles, FAQs, etc.   
Ensure knowledge management best practices for implementation of the digital CRVS DPG 
Actively drive contribution and community engagement with the digital CRVS community of practice, including consolidating, summarizing, consulting, and fermenting ongoing discussions around new features, bugs, updates, upgrades, and updates 
Contribute to onboarding contents, documents, and trainings 
Help remote teams collaborate effectively. Harvest, curate, and share knowledge products and learning summaries towards promoting better understanding, knowledge and learning within the digital CRVS community with the ultimate objective of contributing to a culture of learning 
Animate a community of practice around the identified digital CRVS DPG making use of all relevant UNICEF platforms including and not limited to Yammer, ICON, etc. 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

An advanced university degree is required in Business Analysis, ICT Management, Computer Science, Innovation, Digital Development or another relevant technical field.  *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. 
A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in project management in a large international organization and/or corporation with multi stakeholder projects with demonstrable results, and stakeholder satisfaction information communication technology for development (ICT4D) in a large international organization and/or corporation is required. 
Experience identifying, designing, and implementing solutions for large-scale projects with technical components including supervising external vendors and software developers; responsibility for business analysis, budgets, contracts, project management and procurement, etc.     
Experience in Open Source, mobile, web-based and emerging technology applied to UNICEF programme areas is extremely desirable.   
Exposure to UNICEF, UN or other INGO programmatic areas, including (but not limited to) health, and child protection and experience in applying technical solutions to address programmatic issues.  
Experience with RapidPro, OpenSRP, OpenCRVS, DHIS2, ODK or other global digital public good technologies, and deploying, maintaining, and scaling these technologies is highly desirable.    
Experience in managing relationships and coordination with multiple stakeholders in implementing ICT projects and exploring space for collaboration and partnerships.  
Project management skills including task prioritization, workflow coordination, and results-driven strategies.    
PMI or Prince 2 Project Management Certification highly desirable  
Experience with professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development life cycle    
Relevant work experience related to knowledge management, development of training  programmes/materials focusing on ICT and digital innovation     
Experience with project management, managing and executing multiple tasks with little supervision while meeting sometimes inflexible deadlines  
Demonstrated creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness, and ability to incorporate innovative solutions.  
Experience working within the social impact and international development space  
Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills. Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail. Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and translate complex concepts in a simple manner for a non-technical audience.
Fluency in English and working knowledge of French is a minimum requirement. Knowledge of another official UN language is considered as an asset. 

For every Child, you demonstrate

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

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October 29, 2024
Consultancy: Special Assistant to ESARO Disability Inclusion Specialist, UNICEF, Esaro

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Minimum of 4 years proven experience as an executive assistant or other relevant administrative support.
Fluency in English
Ability to travel in and out of the country
In-depth understanding of entire MS Office suite.
High-school Diploma or Equivalent
Ability to organize a daily workload by priorities.
Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment.
A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.
Professional level verbal and written communications skills.
Experience of work with persons with disabilities is desirable;

Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of:

Care
Respect
Integrity
Trust
Accountability

Competencies:
the consultant should have the following competencies for the assignment:

Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
Drive to achieve results for impact
Innovates and embraces change
Manages ambiguity and complexity
Works collaboratively with others
Languages needed: English

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October 28, 2024
Consultancy: Technology for Development Project Manager, DCOE

Summary of Key Functions: 

Ensure effective project management 

Support the Chief, DCOE, with the oversight of the work of the vendor engaged under a separate institutional contract to do a CRVS landscape analysis. Coordinate and manage the development or adaptation of the digital CRVS MVP via regular meetings with the technology vendor and regional offices under the supervision of the DCOE 
Lead the design, planning, execution, and monitoring of activities in the development/ adaptation of the MVP  
Ensure the quality of deliverables in the development of the DPG; ensure that system and business requirements are met
Ensure clarity of the roles and responsibilities among all stakeholders
Update and implement the monitoring and evaluation plan with key performance indicators while working in close coordination with the Digital CRVS Specialist and Chief, DCOE 
Monitor and continuously assess the initiative activities and provide recommendations for change in approach 
Establish communication flows between the key stakeholders including but not limited to UNICEF personnel at all levels and the technology vendor 
Serve as a liaison for internal coordination between the Regional ICT/T4D teams, HQ, OOI SP technical experts across the organization 
Ensure timely and appropriate reporting throughout the programming process and adequate monitoring and documentation of key processes
Provide timely progress reports, including highlights on anticipated delays, and inputs to financial reports as requested  

Coordinate Technical Field Support   

Coordinate development of CRVS DPG development and implementation workplans across countries involved, ensure synergy and oversee overall timeliness in implementation 
Oversee country office support required for the configuration, interoperability, deployment and adoption of the identified digital public good CRVS system 
Timely and coordinated support in the deployment of the digital CRVS initiative across countries 
Maintain record of key meetings  and priority activities  
Provide guidance and templates of key documents required for establishment of the local governance structures and partnerships 

Support Communication, Partnerships and Advocacy 

Report on the progress of existing initiatives and solutions including lessons learnt
Develop initiative briefs and other products supporting promotion, regional sharing and communication  
Provide inputs to the promotion strategy for the identified digital CRVS DPG 
Support identification of potential implementation partners for identified digital CRVS system, and facilitate partnership building   
Provide inputs into partnership and fundraising strategies, and donor proposals 

Knowledge and Community Management  

Contribute to the development of guidance documents, adoption standards, procedures and partnerships for the digital CRVS initiative as well as technology initiatives broadly, both regionally and globally   
Develop, curate, and maintain capacity strengthening and learning materials, including and not limited to online trainings, knowledge base articles, FAQs, etc.   
Ensure knowledge management best practices for implementation of the digital CRVS DPG 
Actively drive contribution and community engagement with the digital CRVS community of practice, including consolidating, summarizing, consulting, and fermenting ongoing discussions around new features, bugs, updates, upgrades, and updates 
Contribute to onboarding contents, documents, and trainings 
Help remote teams collaborate effectively. Harvest, curate, and share knowledge products and learning summaries towards promoting better understanding, knowledge and learning within the digital CRVS community with the ultimate objective of contributing to a culture of learning 
Animate a community of practice around the identified digital CRVS DPG making use of all relevant UNICEF platforms including and not limited to Yammer, ICON, etc. 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

An advanced university degree is required in Business Analysis, ICT Management, Computer Science, Innovation, Digital Development or another relevant technical field.  *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. 
A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in project management in a large international organization and/or corporation with multi stakeholder projects with demonstrable results, and stakeholder satisfaction information communication technology for development (ICT4D) in a large international organization and/or corporation is required. 
Experience identifying, designing, and implementing solutions for large-scale projects with technical components including supervising external vendors and software developers; responsibility for business analysis, budgets, contracts, project management and procurement, etc.     
Experience in Open Source, mobile, web-based and emerging technology applied to UNICEF programme areas is extremely desirable.   
Exposure to UNICEF, UN or other INGO programmatic areas, including (but not limited to) health, and child protection and experience in applying technical solutions to address programmatic issues.  
Experience with RapidPro, OpenSRP, OpenCRVS, DHIS2, ODK or other global digital public good technologies, and deploying, maintaining, and scaling these technologies is highly desirable.    
Experience in managing relationships and coordination with multiple stakeholders in implementing ICT projects and exploring space for collaboration and partnerships.  
Project management skills including task prioritization, workflow coordination, and results-driven strategies.    
PMI or Prince 2 Project Management Certification highly desirable  
Experience with professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development life cycle    
Relevant work experience related to knowledge management, development of training  programmes/materials focusing on ICT and digital innovation     
Experience with project management, managing and executing multiple tasks with little supervision while meeting sometimes inflexible deadlines  
Demonstrated creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness, and ability to incorporate innovative solutions.  
Experience working within the social impact and international development space  
Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills. Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail. Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and translate complex concepts in a simple manner for a non-technical audience.
Fluency in English and working knowledge of French is a minimum requirement. Knowledge of another official UN language is considered as an asset. 

For every Child, you demonstrate

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

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October 28, 2024
Consultancy: Digital Civil Registration and Vital Statistics, DCOE Consultancy: Reimagine Education Digital Connectivity Specialist , DCOE

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Product development, planning and management   
Manage business and programme relationships to define high-level requirements; document and match requirements and guide the design, and development of a DPG MVP CRVS system 
Support the management of funds allocated to the development of DPG MVP digital CRVS system by prioritizing activities to be funded, and ensuring efficient and timely use of funds vis-a-vis grant expiration dates.   
Support in the development of strategies; setting up of targets and performance measurement indicators; and monitoring progress and results is achieved according to performance standards. 
Provide technical guidance and oversight to Implementation Leads in Country Office/Regional Offices. 
Coordinate and implement interoperability between the identified CRVS system and partner systems. 
Engagement in Communication, Partnerships and Advocacy 
Represent the CRVS initiative in Health, and Child Protection programme meetings, including programme development and contingency planning discussions to provide technical and operational information, advice and support in the area of digital CRVS systems. 
Develop and maintain inter-agency relationships supporting the development of enhanced policy frameworks for the work around CRVS systems. Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant government counterparts, national stakeholders, global partners, allies, donors, and academia -through active networking, advocacy and effective communication – to build capacity, exchange knowledge and expertise, and to reinforce cooperation to achieve sustainable and broad results in digital CRVS systems  
Proactively build and strengthen strategic partnerships through networking and advocacy with governments, UN system agency partners (UNFPA, WHO, UN Women), donors, internationally recognized institutions, NGOs, funding organizations, research institutes and the private sector in order to leverage these partnerships to achieve wider acceptance of the CRVS DPG and to gather additional inputs to ensure that it meets the needs of a wider range of relevant stakeholders. 
Advance research, and identify research gaps, with key partners (e.g., UNFPA, WHO, UN Women) specifically in the formulation of policy and good practice around digitization of birth registration systems. Participate in relevant external, inter-agency or global forums for organizational positions in the development of global CRVS priorities.   
Prepare communication and information materials for advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships/alliances and to support fund raising for further development and deployment of the CRVS DPG solution. 
Identify opportunities for resource mobilization and new partnerships and lead proposal and partnership development efforts in close collaboration with regional offices, where applicable, for further development and deployment of the CRVS DPG solution. 
Provide technical and operational support to a wide range of stakeholders and partners on UNICEF policies, practices, standards and norms on technology and innovation for digital CRVS systems and the developed CRVS DPG solution. 
Work with relevant stakeholders to develop standards, procedures and partnerships for digital CRVS systems and their transition to relevant Government and Civil Society Institutions.  
Participate, where appropriate, on and provide input to relevant coordinating and policy bodies and ensure close collaboration within Programme Group, ICTD division and with regional and country offices and partners on the CRVS DPG product 
Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic programme materials relevant to digital CRVS solutions and CRVS DPG product for management use and information. 
Provide inputs relating to the work on digital CRVS systems and CRVS DPG for reports and other documentation and briefings needed to fulfil statutory requirements and requests received by the relevant offices and sections (e.g., annual reports, briefing notes). 
Create and maintain effective communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and social mobilization efforts for prospective and current partners. 
Knowledge and Community Management 
Lead the creation and management of a community of practice around the use of the identified CRVS DPG and relevant technologies, including orienting new users and community members and point them to the people, organizations, and resources that meet their needs, making introductions where necessary. 
Develop, curate, document and maintain a shared library of programme documents, lessons learned and best practices while working in collaboration with the country teams. 
Oversee in-country evaluations on the uptake of the CRVS DPG tool. 
Facilitate the organization of trainings, webinars, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance user competencies to promote long-term sustainability of the system.  
Organize, share, and participate in events focused on community contribution. 
Ensure country offices and partners have appropriate expertise and capacity in place for the uptake and maintenance of the identified DPG CRVS system. 

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

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Information technology, Digital Transformation, Social Sciences, International Humanitarian Law, Development Studies, Community Development, Public Health and/or related field is required. 
A first-level university degree in a relevant field combined with ten years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in progressively responsible professional experience at the national or international levels in Technology for Development (T4D) and/or information systems development and management, including mobile and web-based applications, with demonstrated capacity to manage programmes involving many stakeholders is required. 
A minimum of two (2) years of experience implementing and/or supporting national CRVS frameworks, digital registries and CRVS digital solutions (e.g., as a user or administrator) is highly desired. 
Experience with large scale projects including ICT, mobile and web-based technologies, particularly designing or deploying tools. 
Experience in Digital Public Goods, Open Source, mobile and emerging technology 
Prior experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage. 

Language literacy: 

  Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required. Working knowledge of French is highly desirable. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

Duration of the contract :11.5 months.

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October 28, 2024
Programme Specialist HACT, NOC, FT, (UNICEF Somalia Support Center

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy, and operations. UNICEF has adopted the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) as an approach for obtaining assurance that results have been achieved in line with resource utilization. It aims at managing risk related to cash transfers made to implementing partners in support of programme implementation, reducing partner transaction costs, and allowing progressive use of national systems for management and accountability of results and resources.
How can you make a difference?
KEY FUNCTION, ACCOUNTABILITIES, AND RELATED DUTIES/TASKS
Support the HACT planning during the programming process

Participate in HACT planning and discussions and support the development and completion of HACT plans through research, collection, analysis, and reporting of related information/data to facilitate planning and priority setting for HACT activities.
Provide technical and operational support throughout the process by executing/administering technical, operational, and administrative transactions and preparing related materials/documentation to ensure the incorporation of HACT into the country programme
Prepare CO-wide micro assessment and assurance plans in collaboration with other programme staff and relevant operations colleagues
Prepare information on shared implementing partners to facilitate joint planning and execution of micro assessments and audits in line with the UNICEF HACT procedure.

Support to implementation of HACT activities

Serve as the reference person on HACT implementation in the office.
Facilitate the execution of HACT activities undertaken by external service providers through scheduling, arranging briefings and related administrative needs to ensure service providers have appropriate and comprehensive information for effective and efficient completion of assignments.
Conduct and/or coordinate spot checks of implementing partners in collaboration with other CO staff.
Support in tracking to ensure that management response to the findings and recommendations of both financial and programmatic monitoring is completed, recorded, and followed up for implementation.
Support the preparation of HACT implementation status report in InSight through collation of implementation information from relevant CO colleagues.
Contribute to the development and monitoring of implementation of CO HACT related SOPs and internal procedures, including for escalation of issues identified through assurance activities.
Align the financial findings highlighted by financial assurance activities and/or financial reporting by the partner with the programmatic monitoring data collected either by programmatic visits and/or TPM’s in order to inform the risk strategy.
Detect irregularities highlighted by triangulation of financial and programmatic analysis and escalate to the attention of the Implementing Partners Management Specialist (P4) for further action.

Review and use of HACT Reports

Support the recording and updating of risk ratings of implementing partners in VISION through review of the Vendor Master and provision of relevant information to appropriate colleagues in the CO.
Under the leadership of the P4, support the establishment of a central repository for HACT decisions, documentation and reports to provide timely and current information to facilitate implementation of HACT in the CO.
Review financial assessments and programme assurance reports to identify areas of weaknesses related to the implementation of HACT and keep supervisor/partners informed of findings for timely action and/or intervention.

Networking and inter-agency partnership

Support Programme and Financial HACT Officers to provide technical information and operational support to implementing partners, UN system partners and other stakeholders in the CO on the implementation of HACT to reinforce UN/CO harmonization and coordination.
Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of HACT information and knowledge to facilitate/build their capacity for implementing HACT.
Participate in appropriate inter-agency meetings/events to facilitate and promote sharing of information, knowledge, experiences, and best practices.
Interact regularly with other country offices and the regional office on HACT when deemed necessary by the Implementing Partnership Management Specialist.
Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building
Identify, synthesize and share lessons learned from HACT and its implementation for integration into broader knowledge development planning and management efforts.
Identify, synthesize and share lessons learned and best practice in the implementation of HACT.
Under the leadership of the P4, support the the design and implementation of capacity development strategy/initiatives for implementing partners which can be supported by UNICEF through identification of common weaknesses in financial and procurement management from review of micro assessment and assurance activity reports of high and significant risk partners.
Under the guidance of the P4, support the design and implementation of capacity development strategy/initiatives for CO staff to ensure that staff has the knowledge and skills to fulfill their responsibilities under the HACT framework.

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

An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Development studies, International Development, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, Auditing, Project/Programme Management, or another relevant technical field.
A minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: programme development/management, financial planning, and management, or another related area.
Demonstrated experience implementing and monitoring HACT or other grant management oversight approaches.
Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
Financial and Programme monitoring experience in development agencies or an international organization is highly desirable.
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 (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset

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October 28, 2024
Consultancy: Facilitator for the 2022 Regional Education Network Meeting, UNICEF, ESARO (eight days) Consultancy: Rapporteur for the 2022 Regional Education Network Meeting, UNICEF, ESARO (11days) Consultancy: Education Officer- Learning and Skills (National Consultant – NOB), UNICEF, Kenya (six months)

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Advanced degree in a relevant discipline, ideally in organizational development and/or communications
At least five (5) years of progressively advanced experience in team development and meeting facilitation
Advanced skills in communicating in English is a must
Strong analytical, conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills
Full working knowledge of online and interactive meeting technology (e.g. Zoom, MS-Teams, Mentimeter, Slido, etc)
Previous working experience with UN and/or international organization desirable
Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish effective work relationships
Experience of working independently and at distance (i.e. remotely)

Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of:

Care
Respect
Integrity
Trust
Accountability

Competencies: the consultant should have the following competencies for the assignment:

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
Languages needed: English

For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check
Deadline: 21 Mar 2022

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October 28, 2024
Consultancy to support KM of SBC interventions in the context of Covid-19, (Home-Based), ESARO (9 Months)

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

At least a first-level university degree or its equivalent is required; fields of particular interest will include social sciences (Development Studies, Economics, Sociology, or Anthropology).

Work experience:

A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in Social and Behavior Change with at least one-year practical experience in the area of research, knowledge management development and knowledge dissemination platforms.

Technical knowledge:

Knowledge of the individual and social factors related to Social and Behavior Change, preferably but not necessarily in the region
Technical expertise in working with Excell and in layout software
Demonstrated experience in developing and disseminating knowledge management products, good practices, lessons learnt, success stories for development programme/projects
Solid experience in the use of interactive tools to support virtual events/meetings
Knowledge of UNICEF programming is an advantage.
Strong coordination, networking and communication skills
Excellent writing skills
For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

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October 28, 2024
Consultancy: Report Writer-Quarterly Donor Report for Education in Emergencies, People’s Postcode Lottery, UNICEF, ESARO (7 days within a month) Learning & Development Consultant,(ESARO)

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Advanced University degree in education, development, social science or communications or comparable academic preparation.
At least eight (8) years of progressively advanced experience in writing and/or editing in development or social sectors
Advanced skills in writing and editing in English is a must, especially writing compact and concise publications from complex information.
Full working knowledge of MS-Word (including using Style, References and Review functions)
Previous working experience with a UN and/or international organization desirable
Experience of working independently and at distance (ie remotely).

For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
CLOSING DATE: 10th March 2022

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October 28, 2024
Consultancy: Toolkit to measure learning outcomes in low-resource, low-capacity settings, UNICEF, ESARO (200 working days over 10.5 months)

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education: Academic qualifications and required level of education.
Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Political Science, Public/ Social Policy, Social Development, with specialized training in Statistics, Quantitative Research or Data Analysis.
In lieu of a Master’s degree, a first University degree in a relevant field combined with two additional years of professional experience may be considered to meet this requirement.

State the specialized skills and/or training if needed;

At least eight years of progressively advanced experience in M&E in the humanitarian/ development field, with at least four years of experience in education in emergencies and refugee contexts, with field experience in at least two complex emergencies.
Demonstrated track record in the design of user-friendly M&E frameworks, tools and capacity building packages for large and complex, multi-country projects on education for displaced populations
An understanding of the current learning crisis in the region and of regional and global efforts to measure and to recover learning
Experience in dealing with policy level interventions, working with government and/or policy makers in multiple countries
Experience in facilitating audience-friendly trainings in the international context, ideally with inter-governmental bodies and policy makers
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Strong coordination skills, adaptability and ability to work under pressure are required.
Excellent digital skills, full working knowledge of MS-Word, PowerPoint, Zoom, Teams and other presentation and communication platforms.
Experience of delivering results independently and at distance in a timely fashion.
Familiarity with UNICEF desirable.
Indicate the length of relevant work experience
At least eight years of progressively advanced experience in M&E in the humanitarian/ development field, with at least four years of experience in education in emergencies and refugee contexts, with field experience in at least two complex emergencies

For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Deadline: 01 Mar 2022 E. Africa Standard Time

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October 28, 2024
Consultancy: Writing and Editing Communication Materials (2 positions), Nairobi, Kenya (20 days over 11.5 Months)

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

Degree in communication, journalism, creative writing or similar discipline is required, as well as 10 years of relevant experience working in journalism at a reputable media organization. A masters degree in a relevant field would be an advantage.
Demonstrated ability to produce high quality, creative communication materials
Proven experience in writing, editing communication materials and editorial processes.
Experience in writing for UNICEF particularly human interest stories in development and humanitarian contexts, reports etc.
Experience and quality of work demonstrably meet the highest international standards.
Familiarity with UNICEF’s work and children’s issues, and UNICEF’s reporting, writing and story-telling guidelines.
Ability to synthesize complex documents into key messages and experience in drafting advocacy documents from research studies.
Excellent interpersonal skills and flexible attitude.

Language: Advanced proficiency in English (Oral & Written) required. Fluency in Kiswahili language is an asset.
Remark

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

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October 28, 2024