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  • Logistics Assistant

    Logistics Assistant

    How can you make a difference?

    Oversee day-to-day operations in the Office warehouse. Record daily warehouse transactions in the VISION Warehouse & Inventory Management (WIM) Module; including inward deliveries to the warehouse from Nairobi and other KCO warehouses, direct deliveries from local suppliers; and outward dispatches from the warehouse to implementing partners and end-users. Correctly enter supply details, i.e., Sales Order, Purchase Order, quantity, unit of measure, material number, descriptions of items and expiry dates. Reconcile stock receipts with stock dispatches. Liaise with VISION Hub and Supply Section on any VISION systemic issues.
    Plan for receiving supplies into the warehouse, and dispatching them from the warehouse. Follow up with the programme sections on their distribution plans.
    Follow up on release orders from sections. Prepare waybills for dispatch of supplies from warehouse to consignees. Correctly enter consignee details as per distribution plan. Update/reconcile VISION with physical stocks using recent stock receipts and dispatches. Prepare accurate transport cost analysis for dispatch of supplies. Liaise with transporters for transport to ensure timely loading off from warehouse for dispatch out of warehouse. Follow up to ensure timely dispatch to implementing partners and end-users and specified drop-off points
    Produce and disseminate periodicstock reports from VISION on weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually basis, with clear analysis of trends, aging, regular country programme vs pre-positioned stocks, major commodity types, etc, and make recommendations for action replenishment or stock dispatch as the case may be.
    Ensure proper arrangement of stocks for ease of visibility and counting. Conduct physical inventory of the warehouse at least twice a year. Reconcile VISION vs physical stocks for any variances with explanations. Prepare PSB submissions for any disposal or write-off action of stocks with justification.
    Identify, appraise/evaluate field based suppliers and ancillary service providers;
    Identify supply chain capacity gaps; recommend appropriate capacity development packages and facilitate the implementation to programme sections. Verify and certify warehouse storage and handling charges as per monthly stock movement of such supply chain management capacity development activities.
    Forecasts quarterly budgets for transportation and submits through supervisor for funding and related warehousing arrangement. Verify and park invoices for LVPOs and ancillary services. Maintain an up to-date electronic and physical filing system of stock records regarding warehouse transactions

    Please indicate in your cover letter which of duty stations you would like to be considered for (Nairobi, Kisumu, or both)
    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
    EDUCATION : Diploma in Supply or Logistics Management and computer proficiency
    WORK EXPERIENCE : Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply and Logistics operations. Computer literacy, database management and basic accounting is an advantage.
    LANGUAGES: Fluency in English and Kiswahili
    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….

    Analyzing
    Learning and Researching
    Planning and Organizing

    Following instructions and Procedures
    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender,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:
    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.

  • Supply & Logistics Manager, (P-4), Nairobi, Kenya, #47004 GIS Consultant – (Geostatistical Modelling for Improved Immunization Coverage and Equity)

    Supply & Logistics Manager, (P-4), Nairobi, Kenya, #47004 GIS Consultant – (Geostatistical Modelling for Improved Immunization Coverage and Equity)

    Job Details
    1. Management of the Supply section **

    Establish the annual work plan for the Supply section; determine priorities/targets and performance measurements and monitor work progress to ensure that results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.
    Supervise and coach section staff, ensure timely performance management of staff. In collaboration with Supply Division, Regional Office and the global supply community, ensure knowledge sharing and learning is prioritized in order to continuously build capacity of individuals and the team.
    Ensure establishment and maintenance of operational capacity to handle CO supply chains, including staffing (appropriate staffing structure, timely recruitment, clarity of roles and responsibilities) and contracting of third party services if applicable (e.g. customs clearance, warehousing, transport, distribution)

    2. Supply chain service delivery and emergency response

    Participate in the Country Programme Action Planning and advice on Supply requirements for the Plan of Operations and Annual Work Plans. Ensure appropriate planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain operations, including establishment of performance indicators, and assessment of fit for purpose of products and services.
    Analyze supply spend and establish procurement strategies based on category management in order to focus on strategic, essential supplies and services that contribute to results for children, including establishment of long term agreements (LTAs) where relevant.
    Ensure timely customs clearance of supplies entering the country and establish appropriate warehousing and inventory management practices, including appropriate in-country transport.
    Ensure appropriate vendor management practices e.g. supply performance reviews are established and applied.
    Analyze supply dashboards, implementation rates of key performance indicators and supply information/data from various systems and conduct root cause analysis of supply chain bottlenecks and challenges, with a view to drive improvements and ensure efficient and effective supply chains for children.
    Develop an emergency supply & logistics strategy based on risk assessment analysis and Programme assumptions. Ensure an emergency supply and logistics preparedness action plan for the CO is established in line with Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCC), and implemented (establishment of relevant LTAs and frame agreements for emergency response, prepositioning of stock, and training of staff in the country office).
    Participate in high level emergency coordination, implementation and monitoring meetings with internal and external partners and establish close collaboration with Logistics Cluster/National Logistics Working Group if such is activated/existing.
    Establish strong working relations with Regional Chiefs of Supply/Regional Chief of Operations, as well as Supply Division, to align with global and regional approaches and initiatives in supply chain management.

    3. Collaboration with programme and implementing partners

    Establish close collaboration with programme sections through involvement in programme design, planning, and preparation for implementation of supply components as well as monitoring and evaluation. Establish accountability framework with programmes, for delivery of results for children.
    Provide supply input to donor dialogue, and support development of supply components of proposals to donors including budgeting and use of innovative financing mechanisms for supplies, services and construction works.
    Support assessment of and collaboration with implementing partners including civil society, establishment of Programme Cooperation Agreements (PCAs), and monitoring of supply components under Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT).
    Develop and maintain partnership and collaborative relations with Government, UN organizations and bilateral counterparts in supply and logistics activities including harmonized and collaborative procurement.

    4. Technical and advisory support to government/national systems

    Promote/drive supply chain strengthening and change management initiatives with governments and partners, to ensure efficient and effective supply chains for children.
    Implement capacity development initiatives in the area of supply chains for children, in close collaboration with programme colleagues. Support supply components of health systems strengthening as might be relevant in the country context.
    Advisory support to Governments/national systems in defining and determining supply solutions for children, such as use of procurement services; supply financing solutions; local market development; private sector engagement.

    5. Innovation, products and markets

    Contribute to pilots and support the actual roll-out of new products and services, in close collaboration with Supply Division.
    Promote critical thinking, innovative approaches and good practices on supply chain management within the organization as well as with externals to ensure effective and efficient supply chains for children.
    Further to analysis of supply spend and related procurement strategies, run initiatives to ensure local market development where relevant.

    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 (II)
    Applying technical expertise (II)
    Planning and Organizing (II)
    Relating and Networking (II)
    Coping with set-back and pressure(II)

    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:
    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.

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  • Planning Specialist, Fixed Term, P-4, Nairobi, Kenya, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) Internship: Finance, Kenya Country Office

    Planning Specialist, Fixed Term, P-4, Nairobi, Kenya, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) Internship: Finance, Kenya Country Office

    ESARO is searching for a dynamic professional to support the RO and the region at wide in our planning and support to programmes.. If you believe you have the skills for this role, please apply!
    How can you make a difference?
    Under the general guidance of the Regional Chief of Programme Planning & Monitoring, the Planning Specialist is responsible for supporting the programme planning, budgeting, contribution management and reporting function within the ESA Regional Office, and providing programme budgeting and contribution management support to 21 country offices.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Provide technical support in the budget planning and review of the Regional office workplans. Manage and report on grant allocations and utilisation, advising senior management and Regional Office Management Team on adjustments.
    Provide technical assistance and quality assurance to country offices in the preparation of Country Programme Documents (CPDs) and associated plans for implementation, especially with regards to budget planning. Manage allocations and utilization of grants allocated by the Regional Office to Country Offices.
    Provide technical support and quality assurance to programme reporting including donor reporting.
    Supports the preparations of regional training events such PPP, RBM, HRBAP trainings and relevant network meetings.
    Undertake country office support missions to ensure the quality of programme planning, budget and contribution management processes.
    Provide support to programme planning functions to Regional UNCT, Regional Office and Country Offices, when required.

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

    An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Social Sciences or other related field.
    A minimum of 8 of relevant professional experience at the national and international levels in social development, management, monitoring and evaluation.
    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 & Supervising, Formulation Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing, Applying Technical Expertise, and 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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
    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.

    We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization’s page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.

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  • Consultancy: To support the ESARO HSS Face-to-Face Workshop, ESARO

    Consultancy: To support the ESARO HSS Face-to-Face Workshop, ESARO

    Please find the TOR for the consultancy attached below for you review.
    HSS_Training TOR.docx
    Best,
    Opening Date Wed Jul 03 2019 07:00:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time) E. Africa Standard Time
    Closing Date Wed Jul 17 2019 21:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time)

  • Staff Counsellor, (P-3), Juba, South Sudan

    Staff Counsellor, (P-3), Juba, South Sudan

    How can you make a difference?
    Under the supervision of the Representative and the Technical Supervision of the Regional Staff Counsellor, the South Sudan Staff Counsellor is expected to provide expertise to the management and staff, to support the overall well-being of UNICEF staff, as well as teams in UNICEF sub offices in South Sudan.
    Major Duties and Responsibilities:

    Under the general guidance and day to day management supervision of the Representative and technical guidance of the Regional Staff Counsellor, the Staff Counsellor will facilitate the provision of effective psycho-social support to staff leadership, managers and individual staff members prioritizing the most isolated locations within South Sudan to mitigate stress and boost protective factors by providing support and advice to the leadership and managers in offices on healthy work practices and approaches on how to effectively support staff and encourage resilience.

    Recommend suitable staff support strategies to managers during and following emergencies and other crises. Providing staff with individual and/or group counselling as needed (i.e. assessment, short-term intervention, and referral).
    Facilitating the treatment of psychiatric disorders primarily through referrals, including to the medical services division, and through guidance to supervisors and senior management, where appropriate;
    Coordinate with the Security Advisor and UNDSS, agency counsellors and PSVs, to ensure the provision of adequate psychosocial support during emergencies.

    Assess and monitor psycho-social needs and issues affecting the wellbeing of staff.
    Identify activities aimed at raising awareness about healthy work practices; improving the work-life balance of UNICEF staff; facilitating the provision of assistance to staff experiencing work-related and/or personal problems; facilitating the provision of immediate support following a traumatic incident.
    Work in coordination with the network of other UN counsellors available in the duty station. Frequent field missions and close collaboration with Chiefs Field Offices, HR Managers, Deputy Representative – programme and operations respectively. are required.
    Provide Critical Incident Stress Management to groups- and/or individual staff following critical incidents. A holistic approach to critical incident management is used and may include services such as practical support, psycho-education, psychological first aid, and strategic advice to leadership.
    Contact the affected staff member(s) and offering information about typical stress reactions, support- and referral information; Facilitate appropriate traumatic stress interventions, following a critical incident or traumatic event.Recommend and arrange for individual and/or group follow-up support to staff.
    Training and awareness raising on Staff Well-Being related topics:

    Explore and contribute to the development of new modalities, such as e-learning and webinars, which make awareness raising material available and attractive to all staff;
    Cooperate with the Regional office to integrate subjects such as healthy work practices, managing stress and trauma, building resiliency etc. into learning strategies.

    Monitoring and oversight: Provide on a quarterly basis statistics and trends on issues related to staff well-being, whilst maintaining confidentiality. Alert the Representatives and HR Managers on trends that may be of concern in the office requiring targeted support or Managerial intervention. Capture lessons learnt and best practices for dissemination as appropriate.

    8.Any other duties, as assigned by the supervisor.
    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

    An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in counselling, clinical psychology or related mental health profession. Additional training or certification in staff support and traumatic/critical incident stress as well as a broad range of related fields, such as alcohol/substance abuse, family counselling, training, stress management.*A first University Degree or professional certification in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
    A minimum offive years of national and especially international professional experience in staff support, mental health, cross cultural communications, counselling, and related areas.
    Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
    Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of other UN language is desirable.

    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:
    Core Values

    Commitment
    Diversity and Inclusion
    Integrity

    Core Competencies

    Communication
    Working with People
    Drive for Results

    Functional Competencies

    Leading and Supervising
    Formulating Strategies and Concepts
    Analyzing
    Relating and Networking
    Persuading and Influencing
    Creating and Innovating

    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.

  • Cholera Information Management Consultant, ESA Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya

    Cholera Information Management Consultant, ESA Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya

    Job description

    This consultancy aims at supporting the implementation of the ‘information management and monitoring’ pillar which focuses on establishing functional information management systems across targeted countries and at regional level.UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.And we never give up.For every child, Health How can you make a difference?TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTORS/ CONSULTANTSPART I Title of AssignmentCholera Information Management ConsultantSectionWASHLocationNairobi, KenyaDuration11 monthsStart dateFrom: 01/07/2019From: 31/05/2020Background and JustificationCholera is contracted by consuming food or water contaminated with toxigenic Vibrio cholerae or by direct inter-human exposure, such as contact with hands contaminated with faeces from a cholera patient. This ancient disease is a major public health issue in East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR), where it is now endemic in at least half of the region’s countries. Moreover, the Global taskforce for cholera control acknowledges that the cholera burden is underestimated due to limited capacity for disease surveillance in some countries, as well as a disinclination to report in others.Cholera is not only a health problem but also a direct consequence of poor quality and quantity of water, poor sanitation, inadequate hygiene, and various environmental, climatic, and socio-economic situations. This calls for a multi-sectoral approach, including the development and implementation of cholera plans. A rapid analysis indicates that some countries which are currently experiencing new outbreaks lack comprehensive multi-sectoral plans , while those that have them are held back by weak monitoring and evaluation systems. Other challenges include: weak capacity for response; inadequate long term strategies for social and behaviour change to prevent and/or limit the spread of cholera, including the engagement of social movements. Additionally, population movement within the region is a major cause of cross border outbreaks, yet systems for monitoring epidemic prone diseases in cross border areas are weak or non existent. As more countries continue to report new outbreaks as compared to the beginning of 2017, there is need to continue to monitor these outbreaks in the region.A good understanding of IDSR system bottlenecks and strategies to strengthen the system, will contribute to enhancing real-time information generation and systems. This would include understanding information management capacities that contribute to IDSR processes (such as management of the cholera information cycle from data collection, analysis and reporting to use for public health action). This would require the involvement of Ministries of Health, WASH and Health sector/cluster partners in focus countries to develop National IM capacity building plans. Identification of cholera hotspots in the region will also be very key for targeted emergency and prevention programs.The UNICEF regional office for East and Southern Africa has developed and is currently implementing a cholera strategy. The strategy is focused on preventing, preparing for and responding to cholera better and faster, for reduced likelihood of cholera outbreaks and greater success with response. It is also designed to improve the added value of each partner’s contributions and geographic scope, and to engage wider society in a call to end cholera. The strategy aims to achieve three things: ensure the timely containment and control of all outbreaks, in all contexts, effectively and efficiently; significantly reduce the burden on communities and public health systems; and stop the spread of cholera across borders. This is being achieved through the deployment of 7 major pillars:

    National Plans development
    Capacity building
    Social and behaviour change communication
    Information Management and monitoring
    Regional Coordination and Cross-border Collaboration
    Knowledge Management and operational Research
    Advocacy and harnessing social movements to end cholera

     
    This consultancy aims at supporting the implementation of the ‘information management and monitoring’ pillar which focuses on establishing functional information management systems across targeted countries and at regional level.Scope of Work

    Goal and Objective : Under the supervision of the WASH in Emergencies specialist, the consultant will support cholera information management systems across targeted countries and at regional level.
    Provide details/reference to AWP areas covered: This consultancy pertains to 240R/A0/10/801/004/011 which consists of ‘Health Emergencies: Provide technical assistance, capacity development, oversight and quality assurance to COs for health emergencies, including the implementation of the regional cholera framework’.

    3 . Activities And Tasks
     

    Collect, control and store in a web-based common repository geographical data sets of interest (background layers; hydrology, infrastructure, elevation, administrative and health units) at national and regional data as well as non-geographical data (i.e. place names in tabular format).
    Conduct information harmonization in order to integrate epidemiological and geographical data (i.e. administrative units, health districts) supporting epidemiological and geographical analysis.
    Create cartographic outputs with incidence, epidemiological and background information
    Support UNICEF Cholera TA staff in mapping WASH data in hotspots in two countries;
    Produce a bi-monthly (two per month) cholera situation report for the Region;
    Conduct mapping of epidemiological basins and hot spots, based on available information from the Region and participating country offices;
    Update the Africa cholera web platform in collaboration with the West and Central Africa Regional Office
    Contribute to various Regional reports on cholera when required and produce maps and graphics as needed;

     

    Work relationships: Within UNICEF, the consultant will work closely with the regional office health and C4D sections, the UNICEF ESAR Cholera TA staff, as well as with cholera focal points in country offices. The consultant will also engage with relevant external partners such as WHO, IFRC, CDC and National Ministries of Health.
    Outputs/Deliverables:

    DeliverablesDuration(Estimated # of days or weeks)DeadlineSchedule of paymentPercentage of payment

    Two Cholera bulletins for July 2019
    Mapping of WASH data in hotspots in one country in collaboration with UNICEF cholera TA staff

    4 weeksJuly 31 st , 20191 week later11 %Two Cholera bulletins for August 20194 weeksAugust 31 st , 20191 week later8 %

    Two Cholera bulletins for September 2019
    Mapping of cholera hotspots of Great Lakes in collaboration with epidemiological institute

    4 weeksSeptember 30 th ,20191 week later11 %Two Cholera bulletins for October 20194 weeksOctober 31 st ,20191 week later8 %Two Cholera bulletins for November 20194 weeksNovember 30 th ,20191 week later8 %Two Cholera bulletins for December 20194 weeksDecember 31 st ,20191 week later8 %

    Two Cholera bulletins for January 2020
    Mapping of WASH data in hotspots in one country in collaboration with UNICEF cholera TA staff

    4 weeksJanuary 31 st , 20201 week later12 %Two Cholera bulletins for February 20204 weeksFebruary 28 th , 20201 week later8 %Two Cholera bulletins for March 20204 weeksMarch 31 st , 20201 week later8 %Two Cholera bulletins for April 20204 weeksApril 30 th , 20201 week later8 %Two Cholera bulletins for May 2020Final Consultancy Report4 weeksMay 20 th , 20201 week later5 %Cholera Website is updated in collaboration with WCAROThroughoutThroughoutEmbedded in monthly paymentsN/APayment SchedulePayments will be made in eleven (11) instalments upon completion of deliverables as shown in the table above.Administrative issuesThe consultant will work under direct supervision and guidance of the WASH in Emergencies Specialist and in coordination with the Health and C4D emergencies specialists.The consultant will be home based with a one day per week spent in the UNICEF ESARO premises in Nairobi, KenyaConditions The consultant will be provided with office space but will be expected to bring his/her own equipment at the ESARO office in Nairobi.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 contractsRisksThere are limited anticipated risks for this consultancy as realistic and concrete deliverable have been identified against a clear timeline.How To ApplyQualified candidates are requested to submit their expression of interest through the UNICEF Talent Management System. Applicants must submit a financial proposal including professional fee.Applications submitted without a fee/ rate will not be considered.To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…Desired Competencies, Technical Background And Experience

    Advanced university degree or equivalent experience in library or geographic sciences, including information technology and statistics. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and additional two years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    Minimum five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in humanitarian aid/development including several years in developing countries.
    Minimum 2 years’ experience in the management of spatial and non-spatial databases, preferably with either the UN and/or NGOs
    Ability to develop systems and tools to present information in multiple formats, including mapping tools such as GIS
    Preferred knowledge on the multi-sectorial strategies on cholera in terms of preparedness, response, prevention and risk reduction
    Fluency in English (verbal and written).

    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….View our competency framework athttp://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdfUNICEF 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.RemarksMobility 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.

  • Partnerships Specialist (Private Sector)

    Partnerships Specialist (Private Sector)

    For every child, hope
    The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
    How can you make a difference?
    Since the inception of the Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Africa Regional Support Center (RSC) in 2014, UNICEF has developed regional and national level strategies for strong growth in partnerships and engagement with the private sector across the Eastern and Southern Africa region (ESAR). These strategies are in line with the UNICEF global private sector strategy, and contextualized for the African environment. In this context, the regional Private Sector Partnerships team works in close collaboration with country office, regional and UNICEF global colleagues, in engaging with the private sector for financial and non-financial contributions to its work for children in Africa. This includes resource mobilization, tapping into non-financial resources, leveraging business for Child Rights, and establishing high impact partnerships with the private sector.
    This TA position is based in Nairobi, as part of the Public and Private Partnerships team in the ESAR Regional Office. Under the leadership of the Regional Partnerships Manager (Private Fundraising),, the incumbent will develop and strengthen partnerships with international and regional foundations and business, who can support UNICEF with financial investment, advocacy, and other in-kind resources.
    Major duties and responsibilities
    Under the supervision of the Regional Partnerships Manager (Private Fundraising) the incumbent will:

    Initiate new Regional Partnerships – In close collaboration with the UNICEF global Private Sector Fundraising team and technical units in the Regional Office, to support in the development of new regional partnerships, including prospect research, networking, and exploratory meetings with potential major partners.2. Steward existing Regional
    Partnerships – to steward existing regional partnerships with business, including regional reporting and primary relationship management, with the goal of expanding and/or renewing appropriate partnerships.
    Build and strengthen capacity – to provide support to COs and Regional Office technical units on developing strategies for engagement with international and local business, including direct support to specific partners as requested. As well, to contribute content and support to private sector capacity building through CO missions and to major private sector trainings in the region.
    Support partnership knowledge management – to support knowledge management initiatives on partnership management between various UNICEF in-house entities, ESARO and the Country Offices.
    Provide CO backstopping support and other related tasks that contribute to larger partnership team objectives to ensure an integrated approach.

    Key Expected Results

    1-3 new regional partnerships per year established in the region2.
    3 – 5 existing partnerships managed and positioned for best practice learning and partnership expansion
    Targeted CO support missions timely identified and executed; training content and relevant support provided to all major private sector trainings in the region.
    ESAR private partnerships information is up to date in Salesforce/UNISON and private sector focal points are trained in using UNISON.

    Overall the incumbent will provide technical advice in the region, leading to:
     

    Increased results for children through financial investment and utilization of a partner’s core assets.
    Strong partner satisfaction, resulting in expanded partnerships.
    Increased brand recognition and advocacy through sophisticated partnership communication strategies.
    Increased knowledge and expertise base in COs to engage effectively with the private sector.

     
    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

    An advanced university degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, Marketing, Fundraising or other related fields is required.
    A minimum of5 five years of relevant work experience in private sector partnerships and fundraising is required, of which a minimum of three years in working with companies and foundations is desired. Experience developing shared-value partnerships also a plus.
    Work experience within an international organization is required; work experience in Africa is an advantage.
    Work experience with UNICEF is an advantage.
    Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.
    Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language, preferably French, 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 areLeading and Supervising [II], Formulating Strategies and Concepts [II], Analysing [II], Relating and Networking [II], Entrepreneurial thinking [II], Persuading and Influencing [III].
    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.

  • Senior Human Resources Associate

    Senior Human Resources Associate

    For every child, a voice
    Under the supervision of HR Officer (Business Partnering), KCO, the incumbent will be responsible for recruitment (within delegated authority), onboarding, maintenance and off-boarding of staff in KCO and ESARO for the group of assigned clients. The incumbent will be required to apply HR regulations, rules and procedures in the context of broad variety of solutions that are not always clearly covered in general guidelines, thus requiring a capacity to adapt and interpret. The position require in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and the capacity to carry out tasks with strong independence. Thus, managerial oversight is limited to ensuring results are fulfilled according to work-plans and facilitating any issues that arise outside of established patterns.
    How can you make a difference?

    Support to business partnering

    Keep abreast of latest of latest HR rules, regulations and policy, including the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) and medical insurance schemes; Support the management of change processes by advising clientele on changes to HR processes under the guidance of HR Business Partner; Support clientele in using HR systems such as Talent Management, Agora, Service Gateway and Achieve.
    Processing of entitlement and benefits
    Analyze, research, verify, and compile data and information on cases that do not conform to UN or UNICEF’s HR Rules & Regulations, to support consistent and equitable application of decisions and implementation of agreed upon action. Analyze, research and verify information for the purpose of responding to staff queries in all HR areas;
    Serve as HR focal point for Service Gateway and GSSC;
    Conduct local onboarding and off-boarding formalities,manage enrollment to Medical Insurance Plan (National Staff), Medical Evacuation;certify any outstanding amounts due (PAR);
    Monitor, initiate, and process contract extensions;Identify upcoming separations and liaise/inform with staff member / supervisor to determine effective date and initiate separation process;
    Process SPA, special leave with pay, longevity step, secondments and loans;
    Maintain, monitor and update attendance and leave records, including overtime, both manually and in VISION for all staff for KCO and ESARO providing accurate information to staff on their leave entitlements as appropriate. Reconciles the VISION records with manual records obtained from monthly attendance sheets to ensure consistency and accuracy at all times;
    Track the performance management cycle processes, ensuring the timely completion of appraisals in ACHIEVE.

    Recruitment and placement:

    Manage selection process for GS TA and FT vacancies, including participation in selection panels and drafting selection reports; manage SSA selection and contracting, provide assistance to HR Officer on the same for NO positions and to HR Manager on P positions;
    Draft and circulate internal and external advertisements through TMS; Shortlist applicants for GS Vacancies; Organize and monitor selection process, liaise with candidates in the various stages of the process; Request reference checks and conduct academic verifications;
    Monitors life-cycle of recruitment process and maintain up-to-date tracking sheets to update supervisor as necessary.

    Organization design and job classification:

    Drafts and edits job descriptions to be submitted for classification for review by supervisor. Upon approval of HR Manager, submit Job Descriptions for classification through Job Classification Portal, and follow up on the results. Ensure all job descriptions are current and duly classified;
    Establish temporary positions as and when required;
    Analyze, research, verify, and compile data which facilitates preparation of workforce planning reports for supervisor to review against benchmarks i.e. gender and geographical balance and other recruitment related key performance indicators.

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
    Education:Secondary school Diploma is obligatory. University degree or/and additional training/education in the area of Human Resources would be an asset.
    Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible experience in the area of Human Resources administration and/or recruitment. Experience in UNICEF and/or UN system is an advantage.
    Language Requirements:
    Perfect knowledge of English with knowledge of the local language is required.
    For every Child, you demonstrate…
    UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People (with emphasis on strong client orientation skills) and Drive for Results.
    The competencies required for this post are:
    Planning and Organizing (II), including ability to multitask and observe deadlines.
    Analyzing (II), with emphasis on  ability to analyze, research, verify, and compile data and information.
    Following Instructions and Procedures (II)
    Applying Technical Expertise (II), including in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and the capacity to carry out tasks with strong independence.

  • Communication Officer – Youth Engagement, NO-A(Temporary Appointment – 364 days) Kenya Country Office, Post#00110051

    Communication Officer – Youth Engagement, NO-A(Temporary Appointment – 364 days) Kenya Country Office, Post#00110051

    For every child, empowerment
    How can you make a difference?
     

    Prepare and facilitate workshops with internal and external stakeholders for feedback and discussion on the young people’s issues. Organize and coordinate relevant youth engagement meetings, field activities and prepare background materials, itineraries, and manage the follow-up of action points.
    Map out youth networks and youth focused media outlets producing a database, develop and maintain a database of youth networks using platforms such as emails, WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
    Identify and distribute new youth focused media content (stories, ideas, videos, photographs and blogs) for placement on UNICEF platforms and other media outlets, such as stories of Youth living with HIV and disabilities.
    Provide young people’s participation and feedback on UNICEF Kenya’s youth and adolescent focused programmes and initiatives such as the Internet of Good Things (IoGT), Generation Unlimited, Voices of Youth, Youth Advocacy Guide and the Youth Advocates Programme.
    Exploring the expansion of Generation Unlimited activities in the area of the CAP and how we can reach more young people and adolescent.
    Support the programme colleagues with knowledge management, reporting on adolescent and young people focused issues.
    Support programme colleagues in organizing and coordinating national and global programme related advocacy events and campaigns such as World breastfeeding week, Global Hand Washing Day and World AIDS Day, by securing the participation of young people from partner organizations, youth networks and urban informal settlements/ marginalized areas.
    Initiate and foster solid relationships with youth groups and organizations around Kenya that champion, advocate and uphold the rights of children with a view to enhancing their participation and engagement with UNICEF.
    Other ad hoc support to the CAP team as required.

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

    Bachelors Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field.
    One year practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media.
    Field work experience is desirable.
    Background/familiarity with Emergency situations is desirable.
    Experience working with youth programmes in marginalized or urban informal settlements would be an asset.
    Fluency in English and knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is mandatory.

     
    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
    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:
    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.

  • Cold Chain Specialist, (NO-C)

    Cold Chain Specialist, (NO-C)

    Towards achieving high immunization coverage while introducing new vaccines through equity-focused vaccination program, the need for effective immunization supply chain remains vital. Efficient supply chains equipped with reliable cold chain equipment are important in helping countries primarily to reaching children with potent lifesaving vaccines to protect them against vaccine preventable diseases and subsequently increase immunization coverage.
    To support countries in improving their cold chains, Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) has established Cold Chain Equipment Optimization Platform (CCEOP). Through the Platform, GAVI has committed funding to jointly invest with countries to purchase and install cold chain equipment that meets specific technology requirements. With this initiative a total of 55 countries are eligible out of which 14 are in Eastern and Southern Africa Region(ESAR).
    Cold chain equipment suppliers will be responsible for in-country storage, distribution, installation and commissioning of equipment. UNICEF SD will be the sole procurement agency for this activity that requires effective planning, implementation and monitoring of multiple activities across wide geographical areas within a short window of time.
    While suppliers are responsible for all in-country operations, UNICEF strives to place the national government in the best position to oversee and manage the supplier’s performance, ensuring that all commissioned equipment meets procurement expectations, such as the agreed upon time, place, location, condition, quantity, and cost.
    Hence, UNICEF/ ESARO is seeking a suitable candidate to support roll out of CCEOP and to assist with planning, implementation and monitoring of activities.
    How can you make a difference?
    Under the general guidance of the Logistics Specialist ESARO, in close link with UNICEF Supply Division Cold Chain Specialist and in coordination with Health / Immunization program ESARO, the incumbent will ensure that a phased overview is provided to every country according to the following status: Phase I dedicated to planning, phase II procurement, phase III in-country implementation and phase VI monitoring and inspection.

    Coordinate with the UNICEF CO, Regional Office (RO), Supply Division (SD), Programme Division(PD) and inter-agencies working group for example Project Management Team (PMT) to ensure correct deployment of equipment and implementation of the CCEOP project in general.  This includes preparation of country specific detail planning involving the whole project lifecycle with timeline and agree with respective countries on scope, timing and resource requirement.
    Follow up with countries on timely submission of Operational Deployment Plans (ODP) as per required quality.
    Support countries and SD in development of Terms of Reference (TOR) and Request for Proposal of Services (RFPS) documents and conduct Technical Review of RFPS as necessary.
    In close collaboration with country, orient the PMT members on their roles and responsibilities to ensure efficient country level project management and avoid deviations. Support the PMT to develop a country-specific project plan and risk matrix to track with the Project Management Team on a periodic basis.
    Work with SD colleagues to establish a mutual understanding of the subcontractor offer and related project implementation requirements. This includes characteristics of the specific project roll out and related assumption linked to country readiness. Oversee and evaluate the technical procedures followed by the supplier or subcontractor during installation and report on the process and quality of the installation of the cold chain equipment.
    Provide quality technical assistance in deviation management and health facility readiness.
    Evaluate the content and quality of technicians/Health workers training on preventive maintenance, installation, trouble shooting.
    Provide technical support on random quality inspection exercise such as Post Installation Inspection.
    In collaboration with Supply and Health/Immunization teams in respective ESAR COs implementing CCEOP program, support Ministry of Health and PMT to update and maintain the government’s CCEI (Cold Chain Equipment Inventory) on an on-going basis.
    Document lessons learnt.

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

    Advanced university degree in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Data Management and Analysis or related to supply and logistics operations in UNICEF program areas.
    First university degree combined with additional two years relevant professional work experience and understanding of relevant functions may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.
    A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at national and international levels in supply management, vaccines programming including cold chain and vaccine management. Work experience managing large-scale projects, working with governments, working in resource-limited settings, monitoring and evaluating supply chains, and risk management and mitigation will be an asset.
    Product knowledge on cold chain equipment, new cold chain technologies and understanding of the principles of vaccine management, knowledge and experience with data collection, data management analysis and reporting are essential. Knowledge of procurement processes and good distribution practice could be beneficial.
    Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is considered 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.
    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.