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Administrative Associate

Under the general supervision of the Administrative Officer Assets, the incumbent performs administrative support functions, which includes receiving office equipment and supplies from suppliers, issuing office supplies to staff members and reconciling the stores records with actual supplies available. The incumbent also captures and manages the Property, Premises and Equipment (PP&E) in VISION, generates IPSAS compliant reports, supervise the physical count by third parties, as well as supervising the maintenance of office buildings and equipment.
How can you make a difference?

Assists the Admin. officer in Managing the ESARO and KCO (including 4 zonal offices) PP&E whose value is in excess of $3,000,000.00 by receiving new equipment from suppliers, ensures that the office equipment is properly tagged and inventorised for easy identification and tracking the movement of equipment from one office to another using both the VISION PP&E module and the manual database for non-attractive items.
Manages the office stores by receiving and issuing Office supplies for both KCO and ESARO and enters details of the receipts and issues on Bin cards. The value of the ESARO/KCO stores is approximately $150,000.00 per annum.
Undertakes the Reconciliation of the balances in the bin cards with the actual balances of the stores items and based on the balances decides and recommends to the supervisor on the re-ordering levels based on the balances and the lead times.
Coordinates and supervises the Stores physical stock take at least twice a year. The incumbent also organizes and oversees the physical verification exercise for KCO both Nairobi and zonal offices, ESARO non-expendable property and prepares reports highlighting any anomalies which may be noted during the physical stock take and verification exercises to the supervisor for corrective action to be undertaken immediately.
Captures and updates office equipment details in VISION to reflect the actual location of office equipment and allocates equipment to staff whenever required in line with set criteria for eligibility.
Monitors and supervises Office maintenance and maintenance of office equipment by contractors and certifies that the contractors have undertaken the job as required before payment is made.
Coordinates the movements of staff to new office locations and ensures that all staff members have the relevant equipment/items to carry out their day to day assignments.
Drafts Payments related to all Admin. Transactions in VISION. This entails checking that the amount indicated on the invoices are correct and in agreement with the obligating documents e.g. a Purchase order.
Responsible for compiling list of items to be disposed off, submits to the supervisor for onward submission to the Local Property Survey Board. Follows-up on the final approval of PSB recommendations and supervise the disposal accordingly. If items are to be disposed of through public auction, the incumbent makes necessary arrangement for the auction to take place.

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

Possession of Kenya Certificate of secondary Education plus A Diploma in Management. Possession of a degree in Public/Business Administration will be an added advantage.
At least six years progressive work experience working in a busy industry with major work being Administrative, stores and inventory management. Experience in usage of inventory and stores database software will be an added advantage.
Computer knowledge and usage of various computer applications like excel and MS word plus UNICEF applications like VISION will be an asset.
Fluency in both written and oral English and Kiswahili language. Knowledge of a second UN language is an asset.

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.

The functional competencies required for this post are…
Communication
Working with people
Drive for results
Analyzing
Planning and Organizing and Following Instructions and Procedures

October 26, 2024
Project Coordinator, Shock-Responsive Safety Net for Human Capital Project (SNHCP),P4, Nairobi

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Social Policy, Equity and Gender (SPEG) Section, the Project Coordinator position (P-4 level) will manage the implementation of Component 2 of the project and ensure quality of outputs. The staff member will be accountable for effective engagement with the relevant government counterparts, World Bank and WFP on SNHCP and represent UNICEF in project coordination meetings and discussions. This position will be part of the SPEG Section, report to the Chief SPEG and will work closely with the Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection) with overall responsibility on social protection policy and programming in UNICEF Somalia. The Project Coordinator will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel expected to the UNICEF Somalia Country Office (SCO) located in Mogadishu ( The incumbent will spend 50% of his/her time in Somalia).

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Social Policy, Equity and Gender (SPEG) Section, the Project Coordinator position will manage the implementation of Component 2 of the project and ensure quality of outputs.

The staff member will be accountable for effective engagement with the relevant government counterparts, World Bank and WFP on SNHCP and represent UNICEF in project coordination meetings and discussions. This position will be part of the SPEG Section, report to the Chief SPEG and will work closely with the Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection) with overall responsibility on social protection policy and programming in UNICEF Somalia. The Project Coordinator will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel expected to the UNICEF Somalia Country Office (SCO) located in Mogadishu( The incumbent will spend 50% of his/her time in Somalia).

Tasks Will Include

Design and planning of the project

Finalizing the project action plan and ensuring all budgeted resources are requested, disbursed, utilized and reported against based on implementation timelines and commitments.
Providing technical and capacity building support to the FGS and MoLSA in planning and implementing the SNHCP. All elements of the system designed under Component 2 must be in line with the newly approved National Social Protection Policy.
Ensuring adherence to all UNICEF systems and procedures and compliance with requirements for implementing World Bank funded project, as outlined in project documents.
Operational management and implementation of the project
Providing technical leadership to the project to ensure quality standards are maintained and timely completion of all deliverables.
Managing a team of International and National staff and consultants to deliver the project, based in Mogadishu. This includes staff recruitment, performance reviews & trainings as well as keeping the staff motivated in a high stress environment.
Assessing technical quality of proposals, commissioning as well as managing contracts for specific technical products at different stages of the programme. Quality control should be ensured throughout including, initial assessment/feasibility exercises, development of methodologies and operational manuals and development of a unified social registry and MIS relevant to the context of Somalia.
Developing a communication strategy for the SNHCP and support in its implementation, in collaboration with MOLSA.
Engaging with all relevant stakeholders to ensure better coordination and complementarity of existing and planned cash transfer projects as well as processes, with the SNHCP.
Monitoring and reporting
Developing a mechanism for periodic consultation, advise and feedback from relevant programme sections and operational departments at the SCO, Regional Office and HQ level for the effective delivery of the project.
Regular monitoring of the project and flagging any critical issues/needs to the Chief SPEG in a timely manner.
Preparation and timely submission of progress and‚ financial reports to the FGS (including the Social Protection Steering Committee and Government-Led Safety Nets Working Group), as well as contributions to SCO reports including donor reports, Annual Reports and others.
Providing oversight of the budget, financial management and financial reporting for the SNHCP.
Strategic thinking on long-term shock-responsive social protection in Somalia
In coordination with the SPEG team, working on an influencing strategy to strengthen the child sensitive focus of shock responsive social safety nets in Somalia.
Working closely with the Social Protection Specialist to develop a strategy for UNICEF’s engagement on shock responsive social protection in Somalia and support the team to raise adequate resources for its implementation.
Working closely with relevant colleagues in the SCO to engage with the social protection and humanitarian cash transfers stakeholders operating in Somalia for better coordination of efforts on the ground.

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

An Advanced University Degree in economics, public policy, public administration, social science, international relations, political sciences, disaster management or other relevant disciplines.
Minimum 8 years of progressive work experience in social protection, specifically provision of technical assistance to governments in social protection programme design and implementation, including social registry and MIS.
Project management of development and/or emergency programmes, preferably humanitarian cash transfers in emergency or fragile contexts.
Experience of leading social protection, including humanitarian cash transfers engagements with government in fragile or low-income countries is desirable.
Experience in managing a team of international and national level professionals.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment.
Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines in a highly complex environment.
Ability to take initiative, work independently and deliver high quality results on time.
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, especially government sectors.
Fluency in English, with excellent project and report writing skills required.

For Every Child, You Demonstrate
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) competencies in Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results.
The Competencies Required For This Post Are

Builds and maintains partnerships
Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
Drive to achieve results for impact
Innovates and embraces change
Manages ambiguity and complexity
Thinks and acts strategically
Works collaboratively with others
Nurtures, leads and manages people

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.

October 26, 2024
Chief Social Policy, P5, Nairobi, Kenya

For every child, an advocate
The Chief, Social Policy reports to the Representative for general guidance and direction, and is responsible for leading, managing and supervising all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and HIV.
How can you make a difference?
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Managerial leadership

Establish the section’s annual work plan with the social policy team. Set priorities and targets and monitor work progress to ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.
Establish clear individual performance objectives, goals and timelines; and provide timely guidance to enable the team to perform their duties responsibly and efficiently. Plan and ensure timely performance management and assessment of the team.
Supervise team members by providing them with clear objectives and goals, direction and guidance to enable them to perform their duties responsibly, effectively and efficiently

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

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

Strengthening social protection coverage and impact for children

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

Improving use of public financial resources for children

Undertakes budget analysis to inform UNICEF’s advocacy and technical assistance to Ministries of Finance, planning commissions and social sector ministries to improve equitable allocations for essential services for children. Works with sector colleagues to build capacity to undertake costing and cost effectiveness analysis on priority interventions to help inform policy decisions on child-focused investments.
Identifies policy options for improved domestic financing of child-sensitive social protection interventions.
Undertakes and builds capacity of partners for improved monitoring and tracking of public expenditure to support transparency, accountability and effective financial flows for essential service delivery, including through support to district level planning, budgeting and public financial management as well as facilitating community participation
Strengthening capacity of local governments to plan, budget, consult on and monitor child-focused social services.
Where the national decentralization processes are taking place, collaborates with central and local authorities to improve policies, planning, budgeting, consultation and accountability processes so that decisions are child-focused and service delivery more closely respond to the needs of local communities.
Collaborates with the central and local authorities to strengthen capacity on quality data collection, analysis for policy development, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring of essential social services, with emphasis on community participation and accountability.

6. Strengthened advocacy and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy

Oversees the correct and compelling use of data and evidence on the situation of children and coverage and impact of child focused services – in support of the social policy programme and the country programme overall.
Establishes effective partnerships with the Government, bilateral and multilateral donors, NGOs, civil society and local leaders, the private sector, and other UN agencies to support sustained and proactive commitment to the Convention of the Rights of the Child and to achieve global UN agendas such as the Sustainable Development Goals.
Identifies other critical partners, promotes awareness and builds capacity of partners, and actively facilitates effective collaboration within the UN family.

UNICEF Programme Management

Manages and coordinates technical support around child poverty, social protection, public finance and governance ensuring it is well planned, monitored, and implemented in a timely fashion so as to adequately support scale-up and delivery. Ensures risk analysis and risk mitigation are embedded into overall management of the support, in close consultation with UNICEF programme sections, Cooperating Partners, and governments.
Ensures effective and efficient planning, management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the country programme. Ensures that the social planning project enhances policy dialogue, planning, supervision, technical advice, management, training, research and support; and that the monitoring and evaluation component strengthens monitoring and evaluation of the social sectors and provides support to sectoral and decentralized information systems.

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

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.*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 10 years of relevant professional experience is required
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.

For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The competencies required for this post are:

Leading and supervising (II)
Formulating strategies and concepts (II)
Analyzing (III)
Relating and networking (III)
Persuading & Influencing (II)
Planning & Organizing (III)
Deciding & Initiating Action (III)

October 26, 2024
Monitoring Specialist, Fixed Term, P-4, Nairobi, Kenya, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO)

Purpose of the Post
The incumbent monitors management and programme performance of the Regional Office and of the Country Offices in the region, and coordinates and supports reporting against the UNICEF Strategic Framework 2018-2021, Regional Priorities 2018-2021, and ESA ROMP 2018- 2021.
The incumbent helps strengthen the capacity of UNICEF to demonstrate results and value-for-money (VfM) through support to countries on results-based management (RBM) initiative and VfM analysis and affordability of country programmes, in collaboration with Operations section.
Lastly, the incumbent contributes to the strengthening of monitoring and reporting capacities in the region, through the organization of workshops, sharing of lessons learned, quality assurance and technical assistance to Country Offices.
Key tasks and responsibilities

Monitoring of Programme and Management Performance and Accountability
Capacity Building in Results-Based Management and in monitoring
Coordination and Networking

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

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in social sciences, statistics, planning development, planning, public administration, business administration or a related technical field.
A minimum of eight (8) yearsof relevant professional experience in monitoring, data analysis and evaluation.
Professional technical knowledge/expertise in activity and results monitoring, data analysis, and reporting.
Knowledge of the latest programme monitoring and evaluation theory, methodology, technology and tools.
Proven experience in developing and implementing monitoring tools for the UN, nonprofit organizations and/or private sector companies, tracking their success and analyzing results;
Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills;
Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office, in particular Powerpoint, Excel and/or analytics and presentation software
Experience in reporting on qualitative and quantitative analytics.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French or Portuguese an asset.

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.
The functional competencies required for this post are, leading and supervising, formulating strategies and concepts, analyzing, applying technical expertise, planning and organizing.
View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
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:
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.

October 26, 2024
Internship in HR Management, for Kenya nationals only

View UNICEF Salaries
How can you make a difference?
HR Section has an opening which could be an opportunity for a recent HR graduate or student to get on-hands experience of working in an international organization.
Under the supervision of the HR Manager, the intern will learn the following:

Statistics maintenance and issuance of reports (PERs, development plans, leave, gender, geo balance, staff lists, etc.) and organograms;
Facilitation of local onboarding and off-boarding;
Administrative and substantial support to recruitments, training and development as well as to Business Partners.

To be considered for an internship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or Ph.D. degree programme in HR Managementorhave graduated within the past two years.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Be proficient inEnglish.
Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office; and
Have no other relatives in the line of authority which the intern will report to.

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.
View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
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.

October 26, 2024
WASH Specialist, NOC, Nairobi, Kenya #90691 (Open to Kenyan Nationals Only)

Programme development and planning

Draft the WASH inputs for the situation analysis. Provide timely, comprehensive and current data to inform WASH policy and programme development, planning, management and implementation. Keep abreast of WASH sector development trends, for maximum efficiency and effectiveness in programme design, management and implementation.
Participate in strategic WASH programme planning discussions. Prepare WASH donor proposals, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, UNICEF’s global WASH strategy and the Country programme, as well as government plans and priorities, and the role of other external support agencies.
Assist in the formulation of the WASH outcome and output results, related indicators, baselines, targets and means of verification. Prepare required documentation for programme reviews.
Work with colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies for the achievement of WASH output results in the country programme.
Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes and ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of WASH with other UNICEF sectors, for the achievement of the WASH output results.
Draft assigned sections of the annual work plan, in close cooperation with government and other counterparts.

Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

With other external support agencies, strengthen national government WASH sector monitoring systems, with a focus on WASH outcomes (behaviours), using bottleneck analysis tools available in the sector (WASH-BAT, CSOs, SDAs).
Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts and prepare reports on results for required action/interventions at the higher level of programme management.
Prepare/assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths/weaknesses in programmes and management, identify and document lessons learned.
Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocations, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on issues identified to enable timely resolution by management/stakeholders.
Prepare sectoral progress reports for management, donors and partners.

Technical and operational support for programme implementation

Actively monitor UNICEF-supported activities through field visits, surveys and exchange of information with partners, to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely interventions.
Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices in WASH, to support programme implementation.
Plan for use of technical experts from the Regional Office and HQ, as and where appropriate in the WASH programme, through remote support and on-site visits.
Participate in WASH programme meetings, to review progress, with government, other sector agencies and implementation partners, involved at various stages of WASH programme implementation, to provide expert advice and guidance.
Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic materials for use by management, donors, UNICEF regional offices and headquarters.

Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response

Prepare requisitions for supplies, services, long-term agreements and partnership agreements to ensure UNICEF is prepared to deliver on its commitments for WASH in case of an emergency.
Contribute to the coordination arrangement for humanitarian WASH, for instant robust coordination in case of an emergency.
Ensure that all UNICEF WASH staff are familiar with UNICEF’s procedures for responding in an emergency.
Take up support roles in an emergency response and early recovery, as and when the need arises.

Networking and partnership building

Build and sustain close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve WASH output results.
Prepare materials for WASH programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships and support fund-raising.
Participate in inter-agency discussions, ensuring that UNICEF’s position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNDAF development planning and agenda setting.
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Lead the development, implementation, monitoring and documentation of WASH action research and innovation (technical or systems).
Prepare learning/knowledge products, covering innovative approaches and good practices, to support overall WASH sector development.
Create and deliver learning opportunities for UNICEF WASH staff, to ensure our sector capacity remains up-to-date with latest developments.
Contribute to the systematic assessment of WASH sector capacity gap analysis, in collaboration with government and other stakeholders, and support the design of initiative to strengthen capacities systematically.
Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.

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

An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: public health, social sciences, behaviour change communication, sanitary engineering or another relevant technical field.

DEVELOPMENTAL: a minimum of five years of professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required.

One year of deployment in a developing country is required. Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are a strong asset.

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset

Technical Requirements

Rural water supply for low- and middle-income countries – including water safety, sustainability
Rural sanitation for low- and middle-income countries, including sustainability; applying CATS principles
Urban water supply for low- and middle-income countries
Urban sanitation for low- and middle-income countries
National and county government WASH policies, financing, planning processes, strategy development, sector coordination, Joint Sector Reviews
Analysis of national budgets and expenditure for basic WASH, and related advocacy
Expert knowledge of three components and basic knowledge of three components
Humanitarian WASH – preparedness
Humanitarian WASH – response and recovery
Basic knowledge of both components
Humanitarian WASH – coordination of the response
Basic knowledge
Programme/project management
Capacity development
Knowledge management
Monitoring and evaluation
Expert knowledge of two components and basic knowledge of the other two components
Human rights and WASH
Gender equality and WASH
In-depth knowledge

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.
The functional competencies required for this post are…

    Leading and Supervising (I)
    Formulating strategies and concepts (II)
    Analysing (III)
    Applying technical expertise (III)
    Relating and networking (II)
    Deciding and Initiating action (II)

October 26, 2024
Generation Unlimited – Programme Specialist, (NOC), Nairobi, Kenya

Purpose for the job:
The Generation Unlimited Specialist, under the supervision of the Deputy Representative, will work closely with the government of Kenya, the RCO and other GenU partners and internally at UNICEF, with programme sections, particularly the Education, Child Protection, Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships (CAP) sections and the Innovation Team. This post will be key in ensuring UNICEF KCO plays a catalytic role in supporting the successful roll out of the GenU Kenya strategy and the achievement of its targets. She/he will be based in Nairobi with 10-20% travel to selected priority counties.
How can you make a difference?

Inform and define UNICEF Kenya’s contribution to the Kenya GenU strategy, through consultation and involvement of the relevant sections / units.
Ensure that the GenU strategy is integrated into UNICEF programme strategies and aligned to outcomes for children in Education, the office’s goals for youth engagement and other relevant programme sections
Support national secretariat to monitor the implementation and progress of the Kenya GenU strategic plan and ensure timely contribution from UNICEF KCO on agreed components..
Act as the key liaison between UNICEF Kenya and the UN Adolescent and Youth Working Group to better inform and mobilize the UN family to contribute to the Kenya GenU strategy and targets.
Coordinate UNICEF Kenya’s contribution to GenU with the RCO and other aligned UN agencies; and, identify opportunities to scale for youth on skills and employability.
Coordinate with UNICEF Kenya Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships (CAP) section to ensure that marketing and communication of GenU activities and progress is undertaken via media, social media and youth engagement
Working with the Resource Mobilization Officer and relevant sections support development of a resource mobilization strategy and funding proposals for KCO to support adolescent and young person development including GenU actions
In coordination with KCO Private Sector Partnerships Specialist and the Sustainable Development Goal Platform of the RCO, engage Industry Associations in defining and delivering an enhanced focus on youth skills and employability within their sectors
Ensure regular progress reporting to the GenU Global Secretariat based in New York and coordination with the Regional Office with regard to knowledge sharing and integration of global good and best practices into the GenU Kenya approach.
Act as overall Focal Point for GenU in UNICEF Kenya and maintain internal and external networks for the intitiative
Represent UNICEF Kenya at selected forums to promote the GenU Kenya approach and support stakeholder engagement.
Perform other related duties as guided by the direct Supervisor.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

At least five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in either private sector engagement, project management, partnerships, youth-centred programmes or a related field.
Substantial demonstrable experience of managing complex multi-stakeholder projects.
Knowledge of the Kenya education and skills landscape is desirable and previous experience with UNICEF or a UN agency in a Country Office setting would be a strong advantage.

Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.

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.
The functional competencies required for this post are…

Leading and supervising (I)
Formulating strategies and concepts (III)
Analyzing, Deciding and Initiating Action (II)
Relating and networking (III)
Deciding and Initiating action (II)
Applying technical expertise (II)
Persuading and Influencing (III)

View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

October 26, 2024
Consultancy: Writing and Editing Communication Materials, Nairobi, Kenya

Purpose of Assignment
Writing and editing communication materials
Start date
From: 7 January 2020
To: 22 December 2020
Background and Justification
Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships an increasingly important area of UNICEF Kenya’s work to raise the profile of key issues affecting children in Kenya. There is also a need to give donors visibility for their contributions, to help ensure continued funding. As a result, UNICEF is seeking a suitable professional writer/editor to be engaged to support the production of written communication, advocacy and visibility materials that document key children’s issues and make the case for change.
Scope of Work

Write and/or edit, proof read and finalize a variety of UNICEF Kenya communication, advocacy and visibility products including and not limited to speeches, talking points, OpEds, human interest stories, reports, fact sheets, briefing notes, knowledge products, case studies.
Review, organize, copyedit, fact check and consolidate material for knowledge products ensuring consistency, clarity of structure and communication of key messages. Proof-read materials, including checking spelling, use of acronyms and other abbreviations to conform to the UNICEF Style Book.
Edit programme related documents such as annual reports, donor reports, fundraising and other documents for clarity, readability, consistency and quality.
Develop key messages from complex reports, programme documents and other resources for public consumption. This may be in the form of compelling copy writing for public advocacy campaigns such as scripts for public service announcements (PSAs).
Providing feedback and guidance to UNICEF Kenya writers, as requested, on writing style, grammar, and story structure.
If required, work in close collaboration with photographers to capture relevant powerful images for stories and photo essays and/or with grahic designers to finalize the layouts, texts and illustrations to ensure high-quality production of various printed products.
Be available for feedback and inputs on submitted drafts of written communication products as per the requirement of the office. Be available for up to a maximum of three rounds of writing and editing of all products before final approval by UNICEF.

Deliverables
Duration
(Estimated # of Days)
Schedule of Payment
Edit UNICEF Kenya reports and publications
6 days
Monthly, based on hours accrued.
Write and edit speeches, OpEds and talking points
6 Days
Monthly, based on hours accrued.
Edit human interest stories and case studies
4 Days
Monthly, based on hours accrued.
Other writing and editing tasks, as required by the office.
4 Days
Monthly, based on hours accrued.
Payment Schedule
Payment will be made upon the satisfactory completion of deliverables as scheduled in the table above.
Desired competencies, technical background and experience

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.

Conditions
The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.
The contractor will work remotely.
Travel expenses will be covered in accordance with UNICEF’s rules and tariffs, by the consultant and reimbursed against actuals.
As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary.
The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.
Interested consultants to indicate ability, availability and all-inclusive rate (day rate) for expected deliverables to undertake the terms of reference.
Applications submitted without a fee/ rate will not be considered.

October 26, 2024
Communication for Development Specialist (Polio RRT), P-3, ESARO, Nairobi, Kenya Logistics Specialist (Vaccine Management & Polio RRT), P-3, FT, ESARO, Nairobi, Kenya

The Communication for Development (C4D) section of the UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) provides oversight, quality assurance, technical assistance and knowledge management to country offices in the field of communication for social and behavior change for child survival, development, education and protection. The region is extremely complex, diverse and bears a disproportionate share of the global burden of key child rights deprivations.
The region is currently in the Endgame phase of polio eradication, but outbreaks continue to occur. The ongoing polio response in Angola, Zambia and Ethiopia are opportunities to reinforce targeted interventions for polio vaccination as well as to reinforce the vaccination systems, as the presence of Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Virus (cVDPVs) clearly indicates the poor immunity level of populations in the respective communities. At the same time, the cross-border population movements within the sub-region, due to social-cultural reasons, as well as displacement due to humanitarian crises, are factors that can contribute to the spread of Vaccine Derived Polio Virus (VDPV) and Wild Polio Virus (WPV) within the countries of the sub-region.
C4D plays a vital role in the polio prevention and response interventions, supporting the Ministry of Health (MoH) teams to plan and implement communication activities to inform and convince communities and its leaders about the reasons and rationale of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) campaigns; supporting interventions that encourage community based surveillance of Acute Flask Paralysis; and supporting the improvement of immunization programmes, both through campaigns and through routine immunization, by fostering understanding of childhood diseases, creating demand for services and acceptance of the vaccines.
How can you make a difference?
Under the general guidance of the ESARO Polio Coordinator and in close collaboration with the Immunization teams of ESARO, Western and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO) and the AFRO/UNICEF Rapid Response Team Coordinator in Brazzaville, the incumbent will be working as a member of the RRT, and will be deployed to polio outbreak response countries.
Main Responsibilities
Support to C4D strategy design and development

Conduct and/or participate in comprehensive C4D situation analysis of social, cultural, economic and political issues in the country/region, including through national/subnational working groups or committees. Assess/synthesize qualitative and quantitative information, data and evidence to support the establishment of comprehensive and evidence-based information for developing and planning the C4D interventions both for polio outbreak response, maintenance and routine immunization strengthening.
Participate in country programme planning and reviews to contribute to discussions on the underlying and contextual issues to be addressed (e.g. policies, gender/children inequality, cultural/social behavior etc) to ensure the successful and sustainable delivery of programme results and provide technical recommendations on approaches, strategies and plans of action for C4D to promote behavioral and social change.
Prepare or provide quality assurance on materials and related documentations for C4D strategies and plans (as a component of polio outbreak SOPs) to ensure optimum impact, scale and sustainability of achievements/results.
Collaborate/consult with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to ensure synergy, integration, coherence, and harmonization of C4D activities with UNICEF SP, Country Office (CO) global communications and advocacy activities and UN System development activities and initiatives at the CO level, including in humanitarian response.
Participate and provide technical support to COs so C4D staff is optimally engaged in national EPI planning processes and polio communication activities.

Implementation of C4D activities

Collaborate with, advise and/or consult GPEI partners to design C4D strategies to respond to an outbreak of polio, including formulation, production and testing materials to organize C4D events and activities to ensure engagement and participation of key audiences, and maximum outreach and impact on behavioral and social change, including in humanitarian response.
Confirm/verify the technical quality, consistency and relevancy of communications strategies, including materials that are developed, produced and disseminated to target audiences (e.g. individuals, communities, government officials, partners, media etc). Recommend appropriate multiple media formats (e.g. print, digital/social media, TV/Radio, Web, community networks, etc.). Oversee the production and implementation of multi-media initiatives for compliance with targets and plans that integrate the latest evidence.
Carry out C4D advocacy activities with/for a wide range of constituents, stakeholders, partners, communities, etc. to encourage/promote engagement and dialogue, inclusion, self-determination and participation in mobilizing social, political, behavioral and cultural change to achieve sustainable programme results on children and women’s rights, equity and wellbeing. Develop/select materials and other communication tools for C4D events.
Identify, establish and maintain active interaction/relations with media, academia and other strategic partners to communicate/advocate UNICEF’s competencies and achievements to ensure their engagement, interests and support in promoting social/political engagement for political action on children’s rights, and measurable changes in social and behavioral outcomes.
Support polio outbreak response and immunization efforts assessments and implementation of their recommendations.

Technical and operational support

Collaborate with COs, RO sector programmes and GPEI partners to contribute to the development of strategies, approaches, policies and the planning of C4D social and resource mobilization initiatives in support of polio outbreak response.
Participate in budget planning and management of programme funds and prepare financial plan for polio C4D initiatives required to stop polio outbreaks. Monitor/track the use of resources as planned and verify compliance with organizational guidelines, rules and regulations and standards of ethics and transparency.

Advocacy, networking and partnership building

Identify, build and maintain partnerships through networking and proactive collaboration with strategic partners, e.g. academia; social networks; celebrities, journalist, media, all sectors/levels of (socially aware) society and critical audience to reinforce cooperation and/or pursue opportunities for C4D advocacy to promote UNICEF mission and goals for child rights, social equity and inclusiveness.
Collaborate with internal global/regional communication partners to harmonize, link and/or coordinate messaging and use of multiple media and communication platforms to enhance C4D outreach including in humanitarian contexts.
Participate in organizational and/or inter-agency (UNCT; National UN Communication for Development Roundtable) discussions and planning to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues in the GPEI, the GAVI and all immunization related planning and preparation of C4D advocacy and resource mobilization initiatives including emergencies.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Implement innovative practices, approaches and latest technology on multiple media and social/digital platforms and networks for C4D that are appropriate/available for the CO context and audience.
Institutionalize/share best practices and knowledge learned/products with global/local partners and stakeholders to build capacity of practitioners and disseminate these products to key audiences including donors and partners.
Organize/implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders/partners (government and non-government) in C4D planning, implementation and evaluation in support of programmes/projects including in humanitarian settings.

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

Advanced university degree in communication for development or other social/behavioral sciences (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education) or related area, with emphasis on participatory communication, communication planning, social mobilization, participatory research. *An additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
A minimum five years progressively responsible work experience in communication for development, the planning and management of social communication programmes, including in immunization/polio.
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.

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.
The functional competencies required for this post are…

Leading and supervising (I)
Formulating strategies/concepts (II)
Relating and networking (II)
Persuading and influencing (II)
Applying technical expertise (II)
Entrepreneurial thinking (II)

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October 26, 2024
Education Specialist (Adolescent Skills and Employability) Consultancy: Development of Nutrition Budget Brief Guidelines, ESARO Consultancy: Evaluability Assessment of UNICEF ESARO’s Private Partnerships Consultancy: Conduct a needs assessment on unregistered children in Dadaab Refugee Camp (Re-advertisement)

Job Number: 528214 Locations: Africa: KenyaWork Type : Temporary Appointment
For every child, opportunity
The Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) provides oversight, quality assurance and technical assistance to 21 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa. Additionally, ESARO builds partnerships and generates evidences to support UNICEF programming in the region and the wider global education community.
Under the cross-cutting element – adolescent skills and employability – of the pillars of ESARO Education Section’s work, the Regional Office will focus on supporting Country Offices to accelerate programming on adolescent skills and employability and to enhance more integrated and robust second decade programming in the region.
How can you make a difference?
Under the general supervision of the Regional Education Adviser, the Education Specialist is expected to provide solid technical assistance, quality assurance and knowledge building to ESAR countries to support the improvement and acceleration of adolescent skills and employability in the region, including strong integrated adolescent programming at secondary-age education, STEM opportunities and alternative pathways, particularly for out-of-school adolescents.
Major duties and responsibilities:

Lead the development of evidence and regional analysis/es on adolescent skills and employability for programme development, advocacy, partnerships
Strengthen partnerships and identify opportunities in the region focused on enhancing adolescent skills and employability;
Provide guidance to Country Offices on how UNICEF can support governments and strategic partnerships (e.g. through the global LTAs for skills development) and opportunities in the region on adolescent skills and employability through country visits or remote support (e.g. CPD development processes).
Organize, facilitate or participate in meetings and workshops/seminars related to adolescent skills and employability to support good programming practices and innovative models, with partners, including the private sector and resource mobilization by partners, donors, and National Commissions.

Key expected results:

Strengthened research, evidence and data for the region on adolescent skills and employability to support Country Offices with new models and best practices.
A robust partnership network for programme implementation, innovative solutions and resource mobilization to advance adolescent skills and employability in the region.
Improved quality and coordinated adolescent programming and direction across the region, based on global guidance, technical assistance and strategic planning with Country Offices.
Enhanced representation in relevant internal and external meetings to coordinate, position and promote UNICEF’s work in the complex landscape with multiple actors.

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

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in social studies, education or a related field (Master or above), with strong understanding of and expertise in learning, secondary age education, skills and employability.
A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience at an international level, some of which is preferably in a developing country, in fields relevant to education and adolescent programmes, with a strong background in learning, skills development and employability. Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

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.
The functional competencies required for this post are Leading & Supervising, Formulating Strategies & Concepts, Analyzing, Relating & Networking, Deciding & Initiating Action, and Applying Technical Expertise.

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October 26, 2024