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  • Education Specialist

    Education Specialist

    Job Details
    The overall objective of the assignment is to facilitate the planning, implementation and monitoring of the ongoing projects to improve access, quality and transition of girls from primary to secondary grades. The Programme Manager will need to support in leading the ongoing Operation Come-to-School program that builds on UNICEF Kenya’s years of experience in scaling successful OOSC interventions that bring children back to school successfully.
    Provide details/reference to RWP areas/UNDAF output covered:
    Outcome 10: By 2018, children and adolescents in Kenya receive child-centred quality teaching learning with improved learning outcomes through evidence-based basic education plans and Child Friendly School standards that are implemented with full participation of parents, communities and county governments, including in emergencies, disadvantaged and vulnerable urban contexts   
    Output 10.2 – By 2018, boys and girls aged 6-18 years old have increased access to quality basic education, transition to secondary and alternative learning programs focusing on the most vulnerable children.
    Output 10.3 – By 2018, government and partners have increased capacity to implement inclusive and innovative CFS minimum standards to promote retention, age-appropriate learning outcomes and improved teachers’ skills benefitting boys and girls including children with special needs.

    Scope of Work

    Goal and Objective:  The Programme Manager will lead a consortium of implementing partners to reduce the national population of OOSC by 300,000 across the four dimensions of exclusion in six Kenyan ASAL counties, two urban counties, and one coastal island county. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Education/Education Specialist and technical guidance of UNICEF’s communications and programme officers the Programme Manager will be required to carry out the monitoring and supervision of the ongoing implementation Operation Come-to-School program.
    Activities and Tasks:

    Programme Delivery
    Through a seven-pronged approach, the successful Programme Manager will need to collaborate with a variety of educational stakeholders within Kenya to increase the levels of demand, supply, quality, access and gender equity in the provision of education for OOSC through school, sub-county, county and national-level interventions to bring 300,000 OOSC to school. Manging ongoing PCAs/ SSFA and support team in managing routine work in the ongoing EAC funded project such as DCT, liquidations, monitoring, support IPs on implementation strategies, review reports, etc. Increase the demand by OOSC to attend school by scaling county-level enrolment and attendance drives for out-of-school children through 9 county-level OOSC baselines and enrolment campaigns reaching 300,000 OOSC. Increase gender equity in the provision of education for OOSC by supporting girls’ schooling by expanding Mentorship, girls’ scholarship scheme and reading interventions. 
    Increase the capacity of governmental mechanisms for improved real-time monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for tracking OOSC overtime by expanding UNICEF Kenya’s innovation SMS/web-based-Digital Attendance dashboard for monitoring and evaluation system to better collect, analyze and act on real-time data about student access, and attendance for OOSC nationwide.  The Programme Manager will be responsible for overseeing an implementing partner’s continued roll-out of a nationally integrated, real-time, SMS/Web-based information management dashboard operated by education stakeholders at the school, sub-county, county and national levels for tracking OOSC data about student access, learning and completion rates nationwide.  
    Programme Monitoring and Evaluation 
    The Programme Manager will be responsible for tracking and reporting program achievements and financial expenditures in three ways. First, he/she will need to coordinate UNICEF-Kenya’s field office personnel in Nairobi, Turkana and Garissa and encourage strategic on-the-ground program implementation in the six targeted ASAL counties, two urban counties, and one coastal island county. Second, he/she will need to effectively collaborate across UNICEF Kenya’s wide network of implementing partners to develop implementation plans and ensure monitoring and evaluation efforts meet international reporting standards while also utilizing local expertise, networks, and experience to deliver results for children. Third, the Programme Manager will need to apply his/her previous experience in educational management to oversee UNICEF Kenya’s implementing partner’s continued roll-out of an innovative online/SMS-based monitoring and evaluation system that enables UNICEF Kenya officials and beneficiaries to better collect, analyse, and act on OOSC data in a more cost-effective and real-time manner. Facilitate successful implementation of online-child monitoring tool through coordination and technical inputs among partners.
    In partnership with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, the Programme Manager will need to ensure that programme data about the progress of reducing the number of out-of-school children remains accessible, understandable, and meaningful for stakeholders at the school, sub-county, county, national, and international levels.  
    Programme Sustainability 
    The Programme Manager will need to work in close partnership with the MOEST, bi-lateral donors, multi-lateral donors, private sectors, quasi-governmental organizations, research institutions, academia and local implementing partners to scale and sustain the seven-pronged approach for reducing the number of OOSC nationwide. Whereas the current programme seeks to increase access to education for 300,000 OOSC, the long-term goal for UNICEF Kenya and its partnering institution, Qatar’s Education Above All Foundation, is to reduce the number of OOSC to zero. The Programme Manager will need to quickly identify strengths and weaknesses across the programme to ensure long-term sustainability and scalability of the programme to increase access to quality education for all.
    Work relationships:  The Programme Manager need to work closely with UNICEF field and country office education team, Implementing partners along with UNICEF Cross sectoral. 
    Outputs/Deliverables:  

    Programme Delivery – Provide senior-level overall programme management and coordination to ensure the successful design, effective implementation strategy, and relevant monitoring and evaluation scheme for the roll-out of UNICEF Kenya’s Operation Come-to-School programme, funded by Qatar’s Education Above All Foundation. Bi-weekly reporting of budgetary allocations and programme delivery across all implementing partners will be provided to UNICEF Kenya’s Education Specialist, Quality / Chief of Education for review and action. 
    Programme Monitoring and Evaluation – Coordinate and compile end line data for OOSC in the targeted 9 counties to measure the progress of programme deliverables, specifically as they relate to effective strategies for enrolling out-of-school children and retaining newly enrolled pupils in school. Monthly reporting of how well implementing partners are progressing towards reaching 300,000 OOSC will be provided to UNICEF Kenya’s Education Specialist, Quality / Chief of Education for review and action.
    Programme Sustainability – Develop and support new innovative educational partnerships, policies and research across all programme stakeholders and beneficiaries to enable future programmatic sustainability and scalability nationwide. Quarterly reporting of overall programme innovation, successes, and limitations and donor reports with case studies will be provided to UNICEF Kenya’s Education Specialist, Quality / Chief of Education for review, action, and presentation to donor audiences.  Identify and explore for new partnership to implement girl’s education project.
    Programme Advocacy – Represent UNICEF Kenya and the interests of all of Kenya’s out-of-school children at high-level and grass root level educational forums to influence more effective educational policy, research and practice for reducing the number of OOSC nationwide. Bi-monthly and annual advocacy and documentation materials about how to influence government and non-government policies and practices for reducing the number of OOSC will be provided to UNICEF Kenya’s Education Specialist, Quality / Chief of Education for review, action and presentation to donor audiences.

    Required qualifications, desired competencies, technical background and experience
    Education: The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications for the duties of the post:

    Masters in relevant academic field (international education, international development, project management, education)
    Relevant knowledge of Child-Friendly Schools, Girls’ Education Scholarship Schemes, Nomadic Education, Alternative Basic Education, and School Improvement/School Effectiveness
    More than 5 years of experience in managing large-scale, high-impact educational programme delivery schemes for improving quality education for the most marginalized populations, particularly in low/middle income countries for bringing out-of-school children to school
    Proficient in EMIS data collection, analysis and dissemination methods, particularly for OOSC.
    Demonstrated application of innovative approaches to educational policy reform, research and practice, especially for improving quality education for out-of-school children and girls education is critical.
    Years of experience: Minimum 5 years working experience on the same field.
    Competencies:  

    Core Values (Required)

    Commitment
    Diversity and inclusion
    Integrity

    Core Competencies (Required)

    Communication – II
    Working with people – II
    Drive for Result – II

    Functional Competencies (Required)

    Leading and Supervising – I
    Formulating Strategies – II
    Analyzing – III
    Relating and networking – II
    Deciding and Initiating Action – II
    Applying technical expertise- III

    Languages required: Fluency in English and knowledge on Kiswahili is an added advantage.

  • Consultancy: ICT Help Desk Support to UNICEF Kenya Zone Offices (Kenyan Nationals Only)

    Consultancy: ICT Help Desk Support to UNICEF Kenya Zone Offices (Kenyan Nationals Only)

    Job, organizational context
    In addition to regional oversight and innovation functions, and as part of a common services approach, the Regional ICT Section provides support to the UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO) and the East and Southern Regional Office (ESARO) in the field of ICT (information and communication technology), including information systems for programs, internal operations and management.
    The common services unit in ESARO ICT section is responsible for planning, developing and implementing cost effective, innovative and secure ICT services, namely networks services, security, servers and storage, telephony, video and directory services; for setting and enforcing common ICT standards and for managing central ICT services for the KCO and ESARO. The individual contractors (IC), will work under the ICT Common Services Unit. The incumbents will be accountable for providing ICT Support Services to the end users of KCO and Zone Offices in accordance with the UNICEF ICT policies and security guidelines. They are expected to visit zone offices located in Garissa, Dadaab, Kisumu and Lodwar in addition to providing remote supports.
    REPORTS TO: ICT Officer, ICT section
    Main Purpose and Role:
    The primary purpose of the individual contractors’ positions are to strengthen ICT operational effectiveness in UNICEF Kenya Zone offices. The IC will work with the Common Services Unit in Nairobi and fill the gaps in the resource capacity to ensure required ICT support is sustained in UNICEF Kenya Zone offices.
    The ICs are: (1) First Line ICT Help Desk analysts, provide resolution to ICT related problems to end users. S/he independently resolves most ICT support problems reported remotely or in person or through service management tools. (2) Second Line ICT Help Desk Analysts, S/he provides solution to critical ICT problems by research, collaboration with other help desk analysts, utilizing knowledge databases, problem solving techniques etc. (3) An ICT Move Add and Change analyst. S/he installs, configures, and removes end user’s ICT equipment. (3) anexpert, in Desktop/Laptop, Printer, Scanner, Email and standard office software.
    The ICs, under the supervision of ICT Officer in responsible for end user support, end user ICT equipment installation, maintenance, meeting and conference support as well as orientation and training to end users on ICT products and services. ICT Assistant will also provide backup technical support to administration, maintenance, configuration, installation of ICT infrastructure for ESARO ICT Hub. S/he can operate, diagnose and maintain all conference services including audio, video and web. S/he can maintain and perform basic diagnosis on LAN/WAN/WiFi infrastructure.
    II. Deliverables (Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks)
    Deliverables
    Duration (Estimated # of days or months)
    Timeline/ Deadline
    Schedule of Payment
    Help Desk Analyst (First line)

    Provide first line support to end users on standard ICT products and services received via phone-in, walk-in users; calls received through Service Management tools.
    Manage lifecycle of service calls assigned to him/her till calls are resolved and closed
    Resolve calls as per service level agreements.
    Manage first line queue in service management tools.
    Resolve support calls related to UNICE standard software and hardware including Office 365 Products, email, cloud services, operating systems, laptops, desktops, printers, scanners, smartphones etc.
    Provide training, orientation on end user ICT products and services.
    Write brief howto documents on ICT products and services for end users.

    Varies as per demands of office
    Rolling basis, monthly
    Monthly
    Help Desk Analyst (Second line)

    Provide second line support on standard ICT products and services.
    Resolve critical support calls or incidents reported by end users.
    Perform research from manuals, internet knowledge bases, collaborate with other help desk analyst in the team to find solutions, workaround to such problems.
    Manage lifecycle of incidents assigned to him/her in service management tools
    Resolve incidents related to UNICE standard software and hardware including Office Products, email, cloud services, operating systems, laptops, desktops etc.

    Varies as per demands of office
    Rolling basis, monthly
    Monthly
    Move, Change and Add Analyst

    Install, configure and maintain new end user ICT equipment including desktops, laptops, printers, scanners etc.
    Rollout UNICEF standard operating systems in end user computers
    Rollout UNICEF standard software in end user computers
    Sanitize end user ICT equipment off UNICEF data before disposing.
    Advice users about lifecycle of end user ICT equipment.
    Provide basic support to Android and Apple smartphone management.

    Varies as per demands of office
    Rolling basis, monthly
    Monthly
    Focal person for meeting support

    Facilitate ICT support to inhouse/outside meetings, conferences, workshops etc.
    Liaise with event focal person on ICT need assessment.
    Co-ordinate with facilities focal person on the available ICT facilities.
    Arrange necessary ICT facilities for the meeting.
    Provide ICT support during the meeting.
    Setup and manage conference services for the meeting.
    Provide BCP support outside office to specific and selective Sr. Staff as advised by ICT manager, common services unit.

    Varies as per demands of office
    Rolling basis, monthly
    Monthly
    System Administrators

    Work as a standby administrator to ICT network and server equipment in zone offices

    Varies as per demands of office
    Rolling basis, monthly
    Monthly
    Payment Schedule
    Monthly payment to be made upon receipt of an invoice indicating tasks carried out that meet UNICEF’s quality standards.
    Payment is on satisfactory completion of deliverables duly authorized by the Supervisor of contract
    Recruitment Qualifications
    Education:
    Advanced diploma or equivalent background in Computer Science, Information Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or related area. Certification in ITIL, CompTIA Network+/A+ or equivalent are assets.
    Experience:

    Six years of relevant work experience.
    At least three years’ experience in other technical areas, i.e. network administration, and help desk support services, messaging and database administration.
    Experience in an international organization is desirable.
    Expert in Windows Operating Systems (Windows 10), Office Productivity Suite, Emails etc. Expert in troubleshooting Desktops, Laptops, Printers etc.

    Language Requirements:
    Fluency in English and Swahili as a working language.
    Administrative issues Conditions
    The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts. Interested consultants to indicate ability and availability for expected deliverables to undertake the terms of reference.

    The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.
    The contractor will work from the UNICEF Kenya office in Gigiri, Nairobi.
    The consultant must be legally able to work in Kenya.
    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.

    Working hours and Rates:
    Working hours: 0800am to 0500pm; Monday to Friday
    Additionally, on urgent needs the ICs needs to report during the weekends.
    All applicants must submit a financial proposal for the work outlined that represents an All-inclusive fee.
    Thos without the proposal will not be considered.

  • Chief Health

    Chief Health

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

    An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Medicine, Public Health, Pediatric Health, Health Research, Global/International Health, Health Policy and Management, Environmental Health sciences, Family Health, Biostatistics, Socio-medical Sciences, Health Education or Epidemiology.*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 often yearsof relevant professional experience at the national and international level in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of Health Programmes, including those relevant to child survival and development. Professional work experience in a managerial position is obligatory. Experience in knowledge management, gender mainstreaming or a filed relevant to international development assistance in Health would be an asset.
    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 technical competencies required for this post are:

    Leading and supervising (III)
    Formulating strategies/concepts (III)
    Analyzing (III)
    Relating and networking (III)
    Deciding and initiating action (III)
    Persuading and influencing (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.
    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.

  • Chief Child Protection Supply Chain Specialist

    Chief Child Protection Supply Chain Specialist

    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, results
    UNICEF and partners in support to the Government of Kenya are committed to address key challenges faced by children and women and help them fully realize their full  rights:
    Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative,  the Chief, Child Protection  is responsible for the management of the GOK/UNICEF Child Protection programme. This includes direct responsibility for delivering the results expected from supporting the Government of Kenya to develop a Child Protection System, including support to: legal and policy reform, monitoring and evaluation, service provision, implementation and reporting of the violence against children (VAC) response plan, addressing social norms including FGM/C.
    Provision of expert advice, analysis and technical support to the country programme on policies, programmes and legislation. Proposing and supporting new initiatives contributing to the achievement of Child Protection goals.
    How can you make a difference?

    Manage the Child Protection Section delivering on the results for the Child Protection Programme, particularly related to the development of a Child Protection System including in emergencies as referenced in the 2014-2018 Country Programme Document and detailed in the existing Rolling Work plans.  This includes developing and signing off on behalf of UNICEF the Rolling Work plans in the course of the year with counterparts, holding regular section meetings, personnel management for the Child Protection staff, strengthen staff capacity for risk identification, assessment and mitigation including setting up the adequate risks tools for risk assessment, integrating Child Protection activities with the activities of other programmes through interaction with programme group colleagues.  It also includes management of supplies, travel of sections staff, cash assistance to partners, resource mobilization and leveraging, systematic management of programme funds including reporting of gaps funds analysis, as well as donor and annual reporting.
    Oversee management of Programme Officers working closely with the Government of Kenya to develop the various components contributing to a Child Protection System in Kenya both at national and county level within the new devolved governance structure.  This include legal and policy reforms; strengthening monitoring and evaluation, coordination, planning and budgeting; strengthening access and quality of protective and care services including positive social norms, and supporting the VAC initiative.
    Liaise with bilateral agencies, governmental and non governmental organizations and other UN agencies in Kenya in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes aimed at furthering children’s protection from violence, exploitation and abuse.  This includes primarily inputs to the UNDAF and DaO reporting mechanisms and results framework with regard to child protection, collaborating closely with those agencies to strengthen exchange programme information, strategies and experience, cooperating on programmes, projects and activities and improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness through coordinated actions.  Represent UNICEF at child protection meetings, seminars and advocacy events.
    Oversee the implementation of the Global VAC initiative at country level. This includes the implementation of the VAC response plan for Kenya, mobilizing resources and commitments for on-going programme response and strengthening the reporting system on VAC.
    Support the development of a coherent, rights based approach to alternative family-based care within Kenya.  This includes supporting the development of a responsive institutional framework, including appropriate support to the judiciary and Children’s’ Department within the system approach.

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

    Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Law or related technical field. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the development, implementation, management and evaluation of field programmes, particularly child protection programmes in developing countries, some of which should be in the region concerned.
     Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the a local language is an asset.

    For every Child, you demonstrate…
    Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
    This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty,
    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
    Remarks
    The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
    Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service

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  • Education Officer, NO-B, Kenya Country Office Internship: Health Economics and Financing

    Education Officer, NO-B, Kenya Country Office Internship: Health Economics and Financing

    Job description
    Under the general supervision of the Education Specialist, Level P3 contribute to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of strategies to improve quality education like mainstreaming of the Child Friendly Schools package (CFS) at the three levels of Basic education, namely ECD, primary and secondary, nationwide. The officer will play a critical role in the rolling out of quality education interventions to all counties, sensitize and build capacities of managers and community level partners, helping them understand their roles as duty bearers, sensitize county and sub-county level stakeholders for commitment and support, monitor performance by schools in improving the quality of education as envisaged in the new curriculum with keen attention to gender equality and inclusiveness. The officer will also be responsible for regular data analysis and progress reporting.
    How can you make a difference?
    Under the general supervision of the Education Specialist, Level P3 contribute to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of strategies to improve quality education like mainstreaming of the Child Friendly Schools package (CFS) at the three levels of Basic education, namely ECD, primary and secondary, nationwide. The officer will play a critical role in the rolling out of quality education interventions to all counties, sensitize and build capacities of managers and community level partners, helping them understand their roles as duty bearers, sensitize county and sub-county level stakeholders for commitment and support, monitor performance by schools in improving the quality of education as envisaged in the new curriculum with keen attention to gender equality and inclusiveness. The officer will also be responsible for regular data analysis and progress reporting.
    Duties And Responsibilities

    Support the rolling out of strategies to improve quality education including sensitization of key partners at county level, measuring learning achievements, training on CFS, learning outcome and assessment from national to county levels, conduct periodic project implementation reviews with county/sub-county officials, CBOs and NGOs and prepare relevant reports and recommendations. Assist in the development of monitoring plans and in the certification of schools complying with CFS.
    Collect and analyze data for situation analysis, education planning, management, and monitoring and evaluation purposes. Analyze programme implementation reports and evaluate against established programme recommendations and Annual Work Plans. Prepare tables, graphs and other statistical data as required by education program.
    Ensure regular field visits to schools to monitor project implementation, as well as current periodic reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Provide technical assistance to county counterparts in the implementation of activities to improve quality education.
    Initiate systematic follow up actions for timely liquidation of Cash Assistance to Government (CAG/HACT). Evaluate and analyze financial, technical and supply reports to ensure appropriateness of documentation, expenditure on project activities are within allotments. Report to supervisor on the outcome of reviews for consistency of information in VISION and reporting in RAM.
    Participate in development of sectoral workplan at county level, ensure compliance with specific expected processes and outcomes. Document good practices regularly and contribute to program reports including relevant sections of report required for donors, management and annual report. Generate documentation and materials that may needed for donor and media visits.
    Coordinates with Programme Assistant and Operations/Supply staff on identification and selection of technical supplies and equipment ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and Government accountability. Certify disbursements of funds monitor and submit quality financial status reports to supervisor.
    Ensure the accurate and timely input of project information in computerized programme system and the issuance of status reports for monitoring and evaluation processes.
    Coordinate with national and international agencies working in the area of quality education in the field. Provide regular comparative briefs on progress in CFS mainstreaming for use by management and partners.

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

    Education: University degree in Education, Social Sciences or related technical field.
    Experience: A minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible experience in programme design, administration, monitoring and evaluation or related field.
    Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
    Language Requirement: Fluency in English both written and spoken and knowledge of the local working language of the duty station (Kiswahili).

    Knowledge of another UN 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 technical 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.
    Remarks
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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  • Education Specialist (Global Partnership For Education Programme)

    Education Specialist (Global Partnership For Education Programme)

    How can you make a difference?
    The programme is aligned with the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Goal 1 “End Poverty in all its forms everywhere”; and Goal 4 “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”. The delivery of appropriate education services by the MoGEI is a critical component in achieving these goals and building trust in the state and in the social contract between citizens and their government. Therefore, additional support is required within the GPE unit of the Education Section to significantly contribute to the forthcoming GPE Education Sector Plan Implementation Grant (ESPIG) development. This will also include accessing immediate funding through the GPE Accelerated framework mechanism. Furthermore, continued technical support will be required to closely monitor the implementation of GPEP in reaching the targeted communities and making significant inroads into the education deficit of remote, rural and insecure areas.
    Under the supervision of the Global Partnership for Education Manager (P4) South Sudan Country Office, contribute to the planning, implementation and monitoring of the GPE programme at both the national and subnational levels. The staff member will:

    Ensure that the education programme interventions are planned, implemented and monitored in a timely manner in collaboration with the education team, government counterparts, and other implementing partners;
    Follow up and ensure that strategies are put in place to provide access to quality learning opportunities, both formal and alternative, for out-of-school children and youth.
    Develop appropriate partnership arrangements and contracts including Programme Cooperation Agreements (PCA) in collaboration with GPEP Reference Groups and Technical Working Groups, government counterparts, implementing partners and UNICEF field officers and ensure quality assurance.
    Organize and keep record of the coordination meetings held between UNICEF and MoGEI, donors, implementing partners, and LEG members.
    Ensure compliance with decisions made in coordination meetings (e.g. Reference Groups, TWGs, LEG, EDoG).
    Attend various platforms as alternate education emergency focal person at Juba level.
    In consultation with the Report Specialist, draft and produce analytical donor reports on GPE and related funding for the education section.
    Conduct field visits to ensure effective implementation.
    Carry out OIC function whenever required.

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
    Only those persons who satisfy the following requirements will be considered as candidates:

    A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning and management in education;
    Proven professional experience and expertise in education and/or related areas, preferably with conflict-affected sector planning programme experience including significant experience working with government counterparts, donor agencies, and civil society representatives;
    Experience in/or exposure to quality data collection efforts, research and analysis, analytical writing, and delivering support services at national and subnational levels;
    Experience in complex conflict-affected contexts preferred;
    Advanced university degree in social sciences (sociology, education, international development studies or related technical field). *A first level university degree with relevant combination of academic qualifications and professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    Familiarity with South Sudan national development priorities and challenges is desirable.

    Experience

    Minimum of 5 years of significant experience in the development, implementation and monitoring of education programmes;
    Middle management experience, preferably as UN or NGO staff, at both national and subnational levels;
    Experience working with government and stakeholder representatives on policy development and implementation;
    Experience working with GPE grants is preferred.

    Knowledge and Skills

    Understanding of sector coordination, application and good practices;
    Knowledge of GPE processes and procedures would be an asset;
    Prior training and direct programming experience with complex, multi-year education interventions;
    Coordination and facilitation;
    Fluency in English (spoken and written);
    Good computer skills.

    Other requirements
    Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
    The incumbent is expected to perform under difficult working conditions in conflict-affected areas particularly with regard to office accommodation, procedures, workload, mobility, and institutional and personal safety. There is limited access to health care and recreational facilities, compounded by long working hours and potentially stressful conditions.
    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.
    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.
    This post is Juba-based with some expectation of travel to relevant programme areas providing technical and monitoring support to field offices.
    The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receivingan offer.
    Please note that this is a non-family duty station.
    Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service.

  • Health Specialist (Gavi)

    Health Specialist (Gavi)

    How can you make a difference?
    Under the general guidance of the Regional Health Specialist (Immunization), the incumbent is accountable for supporting Gavi-eligible ESAR countries, to translate Gavi policies into strategic and annual EPI work plans and develop framework for monitoring the implementation of Gavi subventions and grants to improve routine immunization coverage and equitable access to immunization service.
    Main Tasks and responsibilities

    Provide technical and timely inputs to regular preparations of Gavi applications with adequate UNICEF COs’ inputs in alignment with the countries’ immunization priorities. Provide technical support to COs in the development of country Gavi proposals.
    Provide oversight role and support countries in the development of Countries’ Gavi applications for subventions and grants; and ensure they are timely submitted to the Secretariat ahead of set submission deadlines. In collaboration with HQ, ensure COs proposals address IRC & HLRP comments.
    Develop dashboard to monitor on quarterly basis, the implementation of Gavi grants and subventions to update RO management. Ensure that Gavi Joint Appraisal processes are coordinated and supported from the regional office
    Assist countries in the TCA/PEF planning and budgeting processes and review TCA/PEF plans and budgets with CO and for timely submission to Gavi.
    Support evidence generation activities by providing inputs, milestones and final results through the Gavi portal. Ensures the dissemination of all Gavi related documents and communication to Country Offices.
    Liaise with WHO/IST/ESAR and other alliance partners in preparing for the Semi-annual Regional Working Group meetings and quarterly TCs. Serve as the link between RO and Gavi SCMs
    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
    Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Medicine, Public Health, Pediatrics health, socio-medical sciences, Epidemiology or other related technical field on Immunization required. Studies in business administration will be an asset.
    A minimum of5 years of relevant professional experience in developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
    Fluent spoken and written knowledge ofEnglish language is essential. Knowledge of French and Portuguese will be an added value.

    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 technical competencies required for this post are

    Applying Technical Expertise [II]
    Deciding and Initiating Actions [II]
    Following Instructions and Procedures [II]
    Planning and Organizing [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.
    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.
    How can you make a difference?
    Under the general guidance of the Regional Health Specialist (Immunization), the incumbent is accountable for supporting Gavi-eligible ESAR countries, to translate Gavi policies into strategic and annual EPI work plans and develop framework for monitoring the implementation of Gavi subventions and grants to improve routine immunization coverage and equitable access to immunization service.
    Main Tasks and responsibilities

    Provide technical and timely inputs to regular preparations of Gavi applications with adequate UNICEF COs’ inputs in alignment with the countries’ immunization priorities. Provide technical support to COs in the development of country Gavi proposals.
    Provide oversight role and support countries in the development of Countries’ Gavi applications for subventions and grants; and ensure they are timely submitted to the Secretariat ahead of set submission deadlines. In collaboration with HQ, ensure COs proposals address IRC & HLRP comments.
    Develop dashboard to monitor on quarterly basis, the implementation of Gavi grants and subventions to update RO management. Ensure that Gavi Joint Appraisal processes are coordinated and supported from the regional office
    Assist countries in the TCA/PEF planning and budgeting processes and review TCA/PEF plans and budgets with CO and for timely submission to Gavi.
    Support evidence generation activities by providing inputs, milestones and final results through the Gavi portal. Ensures the dissemination of all Gavi related documents and communication to Country Offices.
    Liaise with WHO/IST/ESAR and other alliance partners in preparing for the Semi-annual Regional Working Group meetings and quarterly TCs. Serve as the link between RO and Gavi SCMs

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

    Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Medicine, Public Health, Pediatrics health, socio-medical sciences, Epidemiology or other related technical field on Immunization required. Studies in business administration will be an asset.
    A minimum of5 years of relevant professional experience in developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
    Fluent spoken and written knowledge ofEnglish language is essential. Knowledge of French and Portuguese will be an added value.

    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 technical competencies required for this post are

    Applying Technical Expertise [II]
    Deciding and Initiating Actions [II]
    Following Instructions and Procedures [II]
    Planning and Organizing [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.
    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.

  • Communication Manager, P-4, USSC Nairobi, Kenya

    Communication Manager, P-4, USSC Nairobi, Kenya

    How can you make a difference?
    Accountable for developing, managing, co-ordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring an advocacy and communication strategy and associated products and activities on on-going basis with public audiences, with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children’s and women’s rights, and support for UNICEF’s mission, priorities and programmes in the country office/regional office/media hub, and at a global level and those of the UN Country Team.
    This post will not be moving to Mogadishu. However, periodic travel is expected.
    Communication strategy
    Ensure that the Regional/Country Office/Media Hub has a clear communication strategy and associated work plan to support the country programme objectives and get children’s issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF’s mission and objectives, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand.
     

    Develop, maintain and update the country advocacy and communication strategy and associated work plan. Strategy and work plan include: an environmental and stakeholder assessment; objectives; target audiences; messages and media mix; resources; specific actions, activities and products; monitoring and evaluation of impact; success and opportunity for improvement; ongoing refinement of the strategy.
    UNICEF’s rights- and results-based programming approach is appropriately reflected in the communication strategy, work plan and products.
    Maintain close collaboration with Regional Communication Advisers and HQ Communication Officers for effective overall coordination.

     
    Media relations
    Ensure that the Regional/Country Office/Media Hub has a well maintained and continually developed contact list of journalists and media outlets covering all media – print, TV, radio, web etc. – and a successful process of communicating and maintaining regular contact and close collaboration with the media to communicate the story of UNICEF’s cooperation to a wider audience.
     

    Promote a better understanding of, respect and support for children’s and women’s rights and issues by carrying out media, information and education activities in support of UNICEF-assisted development programmes or humanitarian efforts in the country.
    Develop, maintain and update media relations contact list/database.
    Establish, document, review and refine process of communicating with media contacts, including press conferences and events, issuing of media materials etc.
    Ensure rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media, National Committees, NGOs, the field and other appropriate audiences.
    Identify, develop, distribute and evaluate variety of media materials in multiple, appropriate formats. Ensure or enhance the quality, appropriateness of country specific communication materials, activities, processes and messages transmitted to the press, partners and public.
    Collaborate with mass media through activities such as organizing project site visits, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage and utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.
    Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials and share results and findings.
    Maintain close collaboration with Regional Communication Advisers and HQ Communication Officers for effective overall coordination.

     
    Networking and partnerships
    Ensure that the Regional/Country Office/Media Hub has a well maintained and continuallydeveloped contact list of individuals, groups, organizations and fora (including Government, UN, and bilateral counterparts), whose support is essential to/can assist in achieving the advocacy and communication objectives of the communication strategy.
     

    Develop, maintain and update partners contact list/database.
    Establish, document, review and refine process of working collaboratively with partners, including meetings, joint projects, information sharing etc.
    Ensure or enhance the quality, consistency and appropriateness of country-specific communication materials, activities, processes and messages shared with partners.
    Identify opportunities to strengthen the capacity of partners through appropriate advocacy and communication training, access to information, supplies and equipment and through knowledge sharing.
    Monitor, evaluate and share results and findings with partners.

     
    Celebrities and special events
    Ensure that the Regional/Country Office/Media Hub has a well maintained and continually developed contact list of appropriate, nationally-known personalities who have been identified, engaged and support UNICEF’s effort and who actively participate in special events and activities that support country programme goals.
     

    Develop, maintain and update celebrities contact list/database.
    Establish, document, review and refine process of working with celebrities, including special events, media opportunities, field trips etc.
    Participate in global advocacy activities by planning visits of Goodwill Ambassadors, National Committee representatives, Executive Board members etc. including preparing information materials (e.g., press releases, programme summaries, country fact sheets and media kits), and necessary logistic arrangements. Highlight the achievements of the country programme. Maintain close collaboration with Regional Communication Advisers and HQ Communication Officers for effective overall coordination.

     
     
     
    Global priorities and campaigns
    In addition to local/national campaigns, ensure that the Regional/Country Office/Media Hub has an effective process in place for integrating and taking action on UNICEF’s global communications priorities and campaigns, both disseminating these elements in a locally-appropriate way, as well as providing/enabling coverage of the work in the country for global use.
     

    Support the UNICEF global communications objectives and strategies through development of complementary country specific and local community materials and activities. Work plan should anticipate the inclusion of work on global priorities and campaigns.
    Develop and deploy country office communication capacity to gather/facilitate the content and coverage of relevant country efforts. Use the opportunity to identify/highlight effective programme activities and results.
    Ensure regular communication and co-ordination with relevant communication focal points in regional offices and headquarters divisions.

     
    Resource mobilization support
    Ensure that global and country level fund-raising activities are supported by effective advocacy and communication strategy and activities.
     

    Mobilize country office communication capacity to support and gather/facilitate the gathering of content and coverage of relevant country efforts. Use the opportunity to identify/highlight effective programme activities and results in support of fund-raising.
    Mobilize resources for fund-raising support by regular communication and co-ordination with relevant communication focal points in regional offices and headquarters divisions.

     
    Management
    Ensure that human resources (the communication team) and financial resources (budget planning, management and monitoring) are both effectively managed and optimally used.
     

    Develop a work plan for communication activities, monitor compliance and provide support and guidance to ensure objectives are met.
    Plan and monitor the use of communication budgetary resources. Approve and monitor the overall allocation and disbursement and liquidation of funds. Take appropriate actions to optimize use of funds.
    Identify, recruit and supervise staff, technical resources and consultants as necessary. Conduct and Implement effective performance planning, monitoring, performance development programme as required.
    Ensure communication effectiveness, efficiency and delivery as well as a rigorous and transparent approach to planning, monitoring and evaluation.

     
    Monitoring and evaluation
    Ensure that communication baselines are established against which the achievement of objectives of the communication strategy are regularly evaluated; analysis is undertaken to continuously improve the effectiveness of communication strategy, approach and activities; results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis.
     

    Provide technical support to ensure that a set of communication performance indicators is identified and adjusted as necessary, and these communication indicators are incorporated or fed forwarded in the Annual Management Plan, Annual Work Plan, etc.
    Conduct timely and accurate monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure the communications objectives are met and the strategy is effective.
    Undertake lessons learned review of successful and unsuccessful communication experiences and share observations/findings with country, regional and HQ communication colleagues so that best practices benefit UNICEF’s communication work.

     
     
     
    Capacity building and support
    Ensure that the Representative/Senior or Regional Communication Officer and the country programme team are provided with professional expertise and advice on all aspects of external relations communication as required; opportunities are identified and addressed for building communication capacity among country communication team, media and other relevant partners.
     

    Advise UNICEF management, colleagues and staff on media strategy and implications for action and policies proposed.
    Support communication activities through knowledge management, information exchange and building capacity of the country communications team. Enable appropriate advocacy andcommunication training, access to information, supplies and equipment, and developing training and orientation material.
    Assist the Programme Communication Officer in the development of communication tools and/or strategies.
    Identify opportunities to strengthen the capacity of partners through appropriate advocacy and communication training.

     
    Donor relations/reports oversight
    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
     

    Education:Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations. *First university degree with additional two-years of relevant work experience is acceptable in lieu of an advanced university degree.
    Work Experience:Eight years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast, and/or new media. International and national work experience (for IP). Field work experience (for NO). Background/familiarity with Emergency situations.
    Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station 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.

  • Regional Chief of Human Resources, (P-5), Fixed Term, Nairobi, Kenya, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO)

    Regional Chief of Human Resources, (P-5), Fixed Term, Nairobi, Kenya, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO)

    Job Description
    Under the general guidance of the Regional Director, provides technical leadership, managerial advisory services as well as administration in the area of Human Resources (HR), and facilitates application and adaptation of UNICEF HR policies and strategies throughout the region. Provides HR planning and management process with innovative leadership including vision, oversight, knowledge management, articulate policies and strategies, coordination of HR strategy and implementation, capacity building, support for monitoring and evaluation, representation, and strategic partnership creation. Manages the HR service function of the Regional Office. Provides technical leadership, managerial advisory services and administration in the regional office and across the region to support the Regional Director in achieving gender equality in staffing, and gender-sensitive office environment.
    How can you make a difference?
    Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.

    Provide ongoing strategy guidance, interpretation and technical support to management of the regional and country offices in the all area of HR management. Provide accurate and sound technical analysis, and effectively support HR management and planning process in the Region as it relates to budget planning, staffing, organization design, change management and other HR strategy planning and development deliberations. Assisting in identifying, addressing and monitoring gender disparities and gender inequities in Human Resources across all UNICEF country offices of the region is a key duty of the post. Liaise with the HQ Divisions to support and contribute to corporate HR strategy formulation and local implementation; advise on the applicability of new strategy and guidelines to country office HR plans and activities. Provide feedback and make recommendations from a field perspective on the establishment and improvement of systems and internal controls, planning and change management and resolution of HR issues and problems.Participate in or support Programme Strategy Reviews and Regional Management Team Meetings to identify new trends, priorities and requirements. Participate in global workshops and meetings for the strategic planning of Operations/Human Resources/Information Technology/Supply.
    Advise on effective and timely recruitment processes in the hiring, developing and retaining the best talents available to support the strategic human recourses needs of the office, the region and the organization.Support the human resources needs for national professional officers, general service, and temporary employees by implementing proper and expedient recruitment procedures. Ensure organizational human capital targets are met through the recruitment and retention of a diverse body of staff of the highest calibre. Promote equity, transparency, and consistency in the selection and placement of staff. Ensure to establish a targeted approach to recruit specialized talent, with particular focus on MTSP areas, to fill posts requiring specialized expertise, at the global, regional, or local level.Support to establish and implement results-oriented action plans and sound budgets to coordinate specialized recruitment efforts with identified need at UNICEF in the short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term.Advise on and promote to implement systematic approach to monitor and evaluate the measurable results of targeted recruiting efforts and its impact on UNICEF human resources with emphasis on all aspects required to achieve UNICEF’s objectives for gender parity, diversity, and a supportive work environment.
    Promote equity, transparency and consistency in the interpretation, determination, implementation, and administration of HR policy, procedures and guidelines on all HR related matters applicable to the staff. Ensure timely, equitable, transparent and systematic administration of all HR benefits, entitlements, contracts renewal and termination, performance management, promotions and other HR activities.Identify opportunities for the Region to support UNICEF’s global HR priorities, campaigns and partnerships, and lead, advise or recommend new initiatives to adopt in the Region.In close coordination with the Country Offices and DHR, oversee to implement and administer the equitable, transparent and efficient GS job classification system throughout the region in compliance with the established job classification policy, guidelines, procedures and related requirements.
    As a technical adviser to RMT, provide advice and guidance on human capital development, especially to meet UNICEF’s goals of gender equality, equity and diversity. Enhance HR management capacity in the Region and strengthen staff competencies to meet the organization’s present and future requirements.Support the Regional HR Development Committee in establishing staff learning and development priorities for the region. In close coordination with the relevant partners in the Regional Office, Country offices and DHR, conduct training needs analyses and review Country Office training/Learning plans and budgetary allocation. Support regional training programmes, and monitor and evaluate Country Office and Regional training and learning acclivities.Determines training and learning needs in consultation with organizational units at HQ and in the field in order to identify organizational competency gaps and gender imbalances. Plans and arranges regional operations workshops/learning programmes for organizational competency building. Advises on staff learning/development, career development, coaching and counselling in operations area that is gender sensitive.
    Promote management excellence in the office by ensuring accountability in all areas of HR and by demonstrating a high level of skills in the management of staff resources including staff selection based on merit and the needs of the organization, staff aspiration and counselling, systematic and equitable performance management, and staff development and learning activities.Effectively manage the human and financial resources (budget planning, management and monitoring) of the office and ensure both are optimally utilized.Monitor compliance with all systems and procedures and ensure management integrity and accountability with high quality standards in all activities in HR; ensure the implementation of agreed audit recommendations; advise on corrective measures to be taken and establish relevant internal controls.
    Monitor staff/management issues and support/advise management and staff as appropriate to improve the relations and resolve the HR issues. Provide administrative support to the staff-management bodies in the capacity of HR focal point in the office.
    Ensure active coordination of HR initiatives with other agencies. Maintain effective and steady communication or working relations with UN agencies to seek harmonization as well as new ways to enhance effective HR management and development in UNICEF. Support common strategies and approaches for enhancement of the HR reform within the Common system. Co-ordinate HR activities with UNICEF offices in the region and other UN agencies and cooperate with partners in the locality, including Government and NGOs .Identify and explore the “best practices” in HR area. Participate in the inter-agency coordination, conferences and other forums to improve HR planning, implementation, staff learning and development, recruitment, etc.
    In coordination with management and the staff, plan and ensure effective emergency preparedness and rapid responses in case of emergency.Properly and promptly investigate and respond to emergencies affecting staff, including immediate actions, and if necessary, coordination with UN agencies and other parties concerned, in accordance with the UN and UNICEF emergency and security policy and guidelines.
    Assists in monitoring and assessing the emergency preparedness plan including its validity for the current crisis, i.e., the security situation and immediate actions needed, the ability of the office to function, the funds that have been reallocated from existing sources, etc. Advises on adapting the emergency preparedness and response plan as necessary, with particular attention to gender issues that may be expected to intensify during emergencies.

    To qualify as a champion for every child you will have
     

    Advanced university degree or equivalent backgrounds, in Human Resources, Business Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Psychology or related areas.
    A minimum of twelve years of relevant professional work experience.
    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) is an asset.

     
    For every Child, you demonstrate…
    Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
    This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty,
    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

  • Child Protection Officer (Child on the Move), P-2, Nairobi, Kenya

    Child Protection Officer (Child on the Move), P-2, Nairobi, Kenya

    Job description
    The incumbent will develop and support the work of the office on migration issues, including development of a protection systems framework on migration with a focus on legal identity, care and justice. He/she will contribute to the achievement of concrete and sustainable programme/project results according to plans, budget allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology, and UNICER Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.
    How can you make a difference?
    Under the general guidance of the Regional Adviser Child Protection, the incumbent will develop partnerships and technical guidance to support work on migration and refugees, including a key focus on legal identity, care and justice, in collaboration with all clusters/division/sections at ESA Regional and Country Offices, External Partners and UN agencies, in particular UNHCR and IOM, in enhancing child protection systems.
    The Child Protection Officer (Migration) will work closely with violence against children and children protection systems focal points in Child Protection section as well as with key partners (Humanitarian Action Resilience and Peace Building (HARP) Section as well as with sectoral focal points within the Regional Office (RO), inter-agency partners and Country Office staff) to ensure that migration issues are effectively considered and coherently integrated into appropriate work streams.
    Key Expected Results

    Programme Development, planning and management
    Develop programme proposals and take other actions to leverage funds for the areas of responsibilities, reflecting priorities for the area of migration, including a key focus on the efficient and effective development of protection-focused migration and refugee policy and programming.
    Advisory services and technical support
    Strengthen capacity at country and regional levels by developing inter-agency standard-setting guidance and tools to support work on protection focused migration and refugee issues. This will take place though strategizing with country and regional offices and partners to raise awareness of the guidelines, informed by a collected body of knowledge that can be shared and replicated across countries.
    Advocacy, networking and partners building
    Develop and maintain inter-agency relationships supporting the development of enhanced policy frameworks to advance the protection of children in the context of migration.
    Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
    Advance research, and identify research gaps, with key partners (e.g. UNHCR, IOM) and together with regional offices and country offices, on migration and refugee issues, specifically the formulation of policy and good practices, including around protection of migrant and refugee children.
    Management support
    Provide support to the team (unit) lead in managing funds allocated to protection of migrant and refugee children by prioritizing activities to be funded, in line with the annual work plan, ensuring efficient and timely use of funds vis-à-vis grant expiration dates.

    Impact of Results

    The strategic and effective advocacy, planning and formulation of child protection programme/projects and the achievements of sustainable results contributes to the achievement of goals and objective to create a protective environment for children against harm and all forms of violent and ensures their survival, development and well-being in society. Achievement in child protection programme and projects in turn contribute to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mother and children that promote greater social equality in the country.
    The decision of the incumbent directly affect UNICEF’s leadership role in the role in the area of migration and protection; effectiveness of country programmes and regional interventions; and timely recruitment of technical consultant for effective programme response.
    The recommendation of the incumbent will affect the direction of programming approaches; strategic planning and the development of future policies; and programmes and projects related to migration and protection.
    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
    Advanced University degree in International Relations, Public Administration/Public Policy, Humanitarian Affairs, Development, Social Sciences, or a related 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.
    Two years professional work experience at national and international levels in humanitarian response. Preferred experience in preparedness, complex emergencies, including experience in early recovery in the East and southern Africa region.
    Excellent written reporting skills
    Fluency in both written and spoken English, and another UN language as a strong 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 technical competencies required for this post are….View our competency framework athttp://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.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.