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  • Child Protection Specialist – MHPSS (P-3)

    Child Protection Specialist – MHPSS (P-3)

    Key responsibilities

    Developing and managing partnerships with UN entities, humanitarian partners, government institutions, and civil society organizations to advance impactful, evidence-informed projects. The role involves drafting and managing partnership agreements, MOUs, and contracts, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s policies and legal frameworks.
    The role also provides technical support to NGO and UN partners on UNICEF policies and best practices related to child protection and MHPSS. Coordination involves contributing to global Child Protection and MHPSS networks, co-leading working groups, representing UNICEF in global task forces, and supporting inter-divisional collaborations for MHPSS programming. 

    The following minimum requirements:

    An Advanced University degree in psychology, social work, international development or other relevant field is required.

    Work Experience:

    A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in child protection and MHPSS at national or international levels is required.
    Experience in a humanitarian context is required.
    Relevant experience in programme or project development and management, including budget and partnership management, is required.
    Relevant experience in community based MHPSS and Child Protection Case Management is required.

    Desirables:

    Experience in global inter-agency coordination is an asset.
    Experience working in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.

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  • International Consultancy Consultancy – Child Rights Knowledge Management Consultant

    International Consultancy Consultancy – Child Rights Knowledge Management Consultant

    Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities
    The management review will have three interconnected components with specific scopes and responsibilities. 

    Establish an analytical aid to support COs/ESARO to navigate commonly faced challenges in transitioning to the programming in MIC/UMIC [Note: Programmatic review of the BNLE-C country programmes is not within the scope of the assignment.  Programmatic reviews are conducted as part of COs’ respective strategic planning milestones. The consultant will desk review each of the country programmes involved in this exercise to ensure he/she acquires clear understanding of the programmes’ results, strategies, enablers as a basis of undertaking analytical processes of the assignment.]
    Building on the observations of ESARO review in 2016 on ‘the programme and operations business model of UNICEF BNLSS Programme’ and in-depth consultations with COs, ESARO and PG/HQ, identify commonly faced barriers to fully transitioning to fit-for-purpose programming in MIC/UMIC context, where resources are limited.  
    Conduct desk review of global learning from other regions (UNICEF LACR, ECAR and EAPR), other UN Agencies in the BNLES-C and the global guidance on UNICEF programming in Middle-Income Country contexts to distil experiences that can be applied in ESAR, taking into account the global Business Model Review.
    Provide a succinct CPD/CPMP ‘aid’ for ESARO/COs, compiling the common challenges and solutions in MIC/UMIC programming shifts, as well as a set of criteria to enhance related reviews during strategic planning milestones.   
    Conduct a review of the management/staffing structure in Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini and Comoros to identify a reference structure that is fit-for-purpose in the MIC and UMIC context of southern Africa, in line with the Governments priorities & development plans and the UNSDCF, and taking into account the differentiated contexts between the MICs and UMICs. 
    Apply a structured review methodology on how the resources are matched to the needs of the COs (staff identification and mobilization of funds) with a view to improving efficiency and effectiveness of the resource allocation and impact of the country programmes.
    Identify the degree to which the operational and technical capacity is supplemented from the “Hub” and outposted RO colleagues for each of the concerned COs.  
    Provide a comparative analysis of staffing structures among BNLE-C COs, and against reference COs in other regions and other UN agencies in BNLE-C.
    Analyse generic skills and competency gaps in BNLE-C COs required of upstream programming in MIC/UMIC contexts in southern Africa, based on discussions with COs’ management and staff.  
    Provide a compendium of resources for ESARO PBR/COs including the optimal reference staffing structure for MIC/UMIC in southern Africa and skill and competency requirements, with a view to supporting CPMP and PBR process in ESAR, whilst acknowledging the unique programming context of each country.
    Establish evidence and scenario-based recommendations to facilitate decision-making on an optimal approach for shared resources set-up for effective/efficient programmes and operations for BNLE-C COs, other COs in southern Africa and for the region.
    Conduct a desk review of past documentation to capture the evolution of the RO presence in Johannesburg. [The assignment should not include re-examination or re-inquiry into the past decisions that have been made]
    Conduct cost benefit analysis of shared support services and its impact on efficiencies and effectiveness of programme delivery (An analysis of the current business model and the recommended business model).
    Undertake consultations with all the BNLE-C COs/ESARO/Madagascar CO / South Africa CO and strategic partners to arrive at an updated rationale/configuration for a ‘shared-resources approach’ for BNLE-C COs, other southern Africa COs and the region, along the following inquiry:
    Shared operations resources [currently composed of Operations, HR, Security, Staff counselling, Procurement]:
    Given UNICEF’s evolved corporate effectiveness and efficiency undertaking in the past several years, operating context in the region/sub-region, and the evidence of value offering from the RO presence in Johannesburg, is there relevant and strong rationale to maintain RO’s shared operations-related resources in Johannesburg?     
    Can Nairobi-based operations support provide more intentional and comparable value-offering for the operations functions in the BNLE-C? 
    Can some of the operations functions be consolidated within the South Africa Country Office, and possibly in any of BNLE-C COs?

    Shared programme resources [Currently composed only of HIV and Evaluation]:

    Is there a coherent/comprehensive ESARO-wide conceptualization and strategy that the current shared resources deployment follows?    
    What should frame the future conceptualization and strategy to support BNLE-C COs and other COs in southern Africa to optimize their programming (inclusive of programming excellence hub function that can also be found in other COs) to stay fit for future purpose
    What optimal programming/technical resource support for BNLE-C COs can we identify from South Africa and Madagascar COs, as well as from the Global Technical Team approach to complement ESARO current TA function?

    Shared strategic partnership resources [Currently, Africa Services Unit for Communication]

    To what degree is ESARO’s deployments in Johannesburg maximizing the leveraging opportunities besides media outlets, such as regional and sub-regional partnerships and diplomatic channels in South Africa?
    How can we better capitalize on the South Africa Country Office and Botswana CO senior management and other CO Representatives to fulfill representational roles in inter-governmental initiatives, meetings, relations, such as AU NEPAD, SADC?

    Management of shared resources

    What has been the experience of establishing leadership, management and accountabilities among the Johannesburg-based shared resources?
    What measures are recommended to strengthen the management of shared resources, under the new proposal/configuration?
    Prepare a set of decision-support options and recommendations on the optimal configuration of the shared resources approach for ESAR.
    The senior consultants will act as advisors to the steering committee of UNICEF ESARO, presenting the outputs of the assignment along with potential risks and mitigation strategies.

    Management of Contract

    Under the guidance of the ESA Regional Director, the team of consultants will directly report to one Deputy Regional Director, with the matrix line to the other DRD, ESARO. The dedicated DRD will lead a regional steering group composed of
    senior management of ESARO;
    one Country Representative representing the group of   BLNE-C, Madagascar and South Africa COs; and one Country Representative to represent other countries’ perspective.   The steering group’s deliberations will be shared with the wider ESARO management team.
    The steering group will establish a reference group with greater participation among senior managers and staff of concerned countries, including the staff association, to seek substantive comments and maintain transparency.

    Key Skills, Technical Background and Experience Required

    UNICEF is looking for a experiences team of consultants (either contracting as individuals or an internationally recognized institution with the capacity to undertake quality work within a short space of time. The institution/individuals should have proven knowledge, expertise and experience in the area of programme reviews, mid-term reviews, country programme development as well as organizational change with UN agencies, preferably including UNICEF. Interested companies should meet the following minimum qualification criteria: 

    If Institution:

    Officially registered legal entity. 
    At least 7 years proven relevant experience in conducting management and programme reviews, mid-term reviews, country programme development and supporting organizational change processes.
    The company should share at least 3 samples of previous work done.

    Team composition:

    The proposed team should comprise of at least two professionals, including a team leader who should be experienced in organizational change management. The team members’ qualifications should meet the following criteria:

    Team lead:

    Advanced university degree in business administration or related field.
    At least 10 years in supporting organizational change processes, organizational design, skill mapping and workforce planning, including within the UN. Relevant experience within UNICEF will be considered an asset.
    Previous work experience at a senior level with UNICEF is strongly preferred; experience with another UN Agency is an asset.
    Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
    Excellent active listening skills.
    Problem-solving and root cause identification skills.
    Strong analytic and decision-making abilities.
    Must be a team player and able to work with and through others.

    Second team member – programme review expert:

    Advanced university degree in Social Science, Sociology, Development Studies or related field.
    At least 8 years of experience in leading strategic planning processes, including demonstrated experience in leading UNICEF CPD development processes, strategic prioritization, ToC development.
    Strong understanding of results based management.
    Familiarity with UNICEF mandate, programming principles, planning tools, approaches, and guidelines.
    Excellent communication, facilitation and writing skills

    Terms and Conditions

    UNICEF will not provide laptops or desk top computers. The consultant/institution will provide own laptops.
    The consultants will work from their own office.
    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% of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary.

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  • Human Resources Specialist (Humanitarian), P3

    Human Resources Specialist (Humanitarian), P3

    For every child, Hope
    The Human Resources Specialist, under the supervision of the Regional Chief of Human Resource, is based in the regional office, responsible for overseeing the HR Emergency Preparedness and Response cone of the regional HR team as well as being the primary focal point for French speaking countries.
    The HR Specialist is accountable for implementing HR services that enhance the country and regional office capacity to deliver in humanitarian settings. In doing so, the incumbent demonstrates the ability to anticipate HR-related needs and develop subsequent plans and solutions that align HR management with business objectives. The incumbent also serves a primary HR Business partner for French speaking countries across the region.
    How can you make a difference? 
    Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
     Business Partnering

    Serve as the single point of contact for his/her client portfolio on advice pertaining to all aspects of the employment life cycle for selected Regional Office sections.
    Provide accurate and timely advice to clients on HR processes and policies, ensuring the highest level of client-orientation, particularly to those offices affected by humanitarian situations and those situated in French speaking countries.
    Proactively advise clients on the resolution of human resources issues ensuring equitable and transparent solutions that protects both the staff and organizations interests in accordance with policies, regulations and procedures.
    Promote the organizational goals and targets for gender equity and cultural diversity.
    Support country offices in the development of their Emergency Preparedness Plans for Human Resources, including redeployment, capacity building and duty of care plans. Ensure that human resource plans are established for immediate, medium- and longer-term needs, including scale-up, scale-down and exit strategies
    Deploy to country offices affected by humanitarian situations, as and when requested, exercising the full spectrum of the HR Business Partner accountabilities.

     Strategic Human Resources in humanitarian settings

    Liaise with the HQ Divisions, regional and country offices to support and contribute to corporate HR strategy formulation and regional implementation of HR emergency and response related procedures. Provide feedback and make recommendations on the establishment and improvement of HR systems, policies and processes.
    Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best and cutting edge practices in HR management and contribute to the development of global policies, procedures and introduce innovation through sharing of best practices and knowledge learned.
    Prepare relevant and present relevant information material on HR strategy and policies in French and advice clients accordingly.

    Workforce planning, surge staffing and recruitment coordination

    Optimize the use of internal and external surge mechanisms, including standby partnerships, rosters and other talent-mapping initiatives, to improve UNICEF ESARO’s ability to scale up its response at the onset. Build and maintain emergency rosters for the region and guide country offices in building national rosters.
    Coordinate or support country offices in the coordination of staffing solutions responding to humanitarian situations.
    Ensure a diversity is considered in the deployment of personnel to allow for more innovative response and adequate representation of beneficiaries, leading to better programmatic outcomes.
    Support the assessment of needs for the medium- to long-term in operations, coordination and programme areas.  Develop/support the development of a staffing plan that is agile and adaptable.  Bring longer-term staff on board rapidly to ensure continuity in the response, enable an effective exit from the surge mechanism and reduce UNICEF costs.

    Learning and Capacity Development and Duty of Care

    Develop and implement learning plans ensuring that UNICEF personnel have appropriate knowledge of emergency preparedness and response.
    Develop and implement HR capacity building plans relating to emergency preparedness and response.
    Contribute to the mapping of competencies for all staff in assigned client portfolio, assisting in the development of a comprehensive framework in support of the development of the talent pipeline.
    Recommend efficient and cost-effective learning products which strengthen staff capacity to contribute effectively to business goals.
    Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders, particularly for those countries requiring French language skills.
    Develop training and orientation packages to new staff deployed to emergencies.
    Provide day-to-day performance and talent management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, career conversations, and disciplinary actions), particularly relating to changes arising from humanitarian contexts and for those countries requiring French language skills.
    In collaboration with the Regional Staff Counsellor and country office counsellors ensure that Duty of Care packages are in place.

    HR Data Analytics

    Interpret and analyze HR data to help inform strategic decision making on HR processes and strategies relating to emergency preparedness and response.
    Develop data collection systems to optimize data quality relating to emergency preparedness and response.
    Coordinate emergency preparedness and response with country offices and partners to provide assistance in their HR information management, particular on short-term surge coordination and reporting and mid-term workforce planning.

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
    Minimum requirements:
    Education:
    An Advanced University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required.
    Work Experience:

    Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
    Three years of experience in managing the Human Resources function in humanitarian settings, preferably at various levels.
    Experience in Emergency Preparedness and Response mechanisms is required.

    Skills

    Experience and ability to implement targeted and innovative human resources strategies to address clients’ people-related needs.
    Ability to implement innovative HR programs within a fast paced, evolving, and wide organizational setting.
    In-depth technical knowledge of the principles and concepts of human resources management.
    Ability to identify and analyze systemic issues, formulate opinions and make conclusions and recommendations to resolve same.
    Excellent knowledge of organizational and HR information technology systems and tools.
    Excellent knowledge of UNICEF Emergency Preparedness and Response mechanisms.
    Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in French and English in a diverse organization tailoring language, tone, style and format to match audience.
    Ability to empathize with client managers, supervisors and staff while advocating for consistent and equitable applications of promulgated HR regulations and rules.

    Language Requirements: Fluency in written and spoken English and French required.
    Desirables:

    Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
    Experience in Emergency Coordination at regional/global level is a strong asset.

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  • Internship – Climate/Sustainability Finance and Capacity Building, ESARO Programme Associate, GS6, Temporary Appointment, 3 months, ESARO

    Internship – Climate/Sustainability Finance and Capacity Building, ESARO Programme Associate, GS6, Temporary Appointment, 3 months, ESARO

    The purpose of this internship is to support the ESARO Climate Hub in its pursuit and efforts in increasing climate finance for UNICEF ESAR, RO and COs, and the children of the region as well as to build capacity around climate, sustainability, and climate finance opportunities. The intern will manage mapping exercises, support the development of clinics and guidance material for country offices and sectoral colleagues as well as work closely with COs, RO, and HQ in developing concept notes and proposals. The position will also entail providing support on climate finance-related tasks to ESARO Partnerships colleagues and the supervisor as well as ad hoc coordination, knowledge management, evidence generation, capacity building, and communication tasks.

    Main tasks and responsibilities
    Under the supervision of the Climate Specialist in the ESARO Climate & Sustainability Section, the incumbent will be responsible for:  

    Support the development of climate finance capacity-building efforts, such as clinics and webinars
    Conduct necessary mapping exercises linked to climate finance and capacity building
    Support in developing learning and training material for, but not exclusively, climate finance and funding opportunities
    Support in developing TORs, presentations, speaking points, etc
    Review and support COs, RO sector colleagues, and HQ in developing concept notes and proposals
    Ensure that the Climate Hub SharePoint and newsletters are up to date with the most recent information on current and future climate finance-related opportunities, deadlines, etc.

    Eligibility & Minimum requirements 
    To be considered for the internship, applicants have to meet the following requirements:

    Enrolment in a master’s degree programme in an undergraduate or graduate school, or recent graduation in Sustainability/Environment/Climate finance, Environmental/Climate policy, Communications, International Development, Environmental science, or another relevant technical field
    Proficiency in at least one of UNICEF’s working languages: English, French, or Spanish, and fluent in the working language of the office of assignment
    Strong academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records
    Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office; and have no other relatives in the line of authority to which the intern will report.

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  • Partnerships Specialist Programme Associate, GS6, Temporary Appointment

    Partnerships Specialist Programme Associate, GS6, Temporary Appointment

    Reporting to the Senior Advisor, the Partnership Specialist position’s purpose is to deepen collaboration with key public sector stakeholders and provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment. This position also contributes to strengthening the Region’s capacity on and compliance with quality reporting on public and private sector grants, as well as through the coordination and stewardship of select multi-country regional partnerships. These functions contribute to continued and growing critical resources to support UNICEF programming in ESAR.
    In collaboration with the Senior Advisor, implement the work plan for assigned area, in order to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of results, in accordance with UNICEF’s partnership strategy.
    Seeks and promotes new partnerships and resource mobilization in public sector, working with UNICEF colleagues to identify partnership and resource mobilization needs in ESAR and broker resource mobilization agreements to meet those needs.
    Acts as a focal point for identification and pursuit of opportunities for outreach, engagement, policy influence and collaboration, including on how to anticipate and respond to partners’ concerns and priorities, ensure that UNICEF’s interests, perspectives, and knowledge are taken into account in relevant policy and institutional processes at regional and global level.
    Provides strategic, logistical and programmatic support to senior management and other UNICEF staff in corporate engagement and interaction with assigned partners.
    Develops and maintains deep knowledge and familiarity with current and prospective partners and relevant stakeholders, contributing to a database of key contacts and to UNICEF’s base of knowledge on partnership and resource mobilization.
    Develops and implements annual partnership engagement and resource mobilization plans for specific public partnerships portfolios.
    Contributes to the development of new partnership and resource mobilization practices and approaches by formulating recommendations for action based on on-going monitoring, analyzing current trends within designated partners and formulating recommendations for strategy approaches and message development.
    In collaboration with colleagues in PPP and in other Sections, coordinates, plans, develops, and ensures timeliness and quality oversight of proposals and reports development (narrative and financial) and information (including donor progress and final reports, monthly situation reports, annual reports) on programmes managed by ESARO.
    In collaboration with other Sections within ESARO, ensures effective vertical and horizontal coordination as well as oversight of specific regional programmes, while collecting relevant lessons learned to feed into engagement strategies for public sector partners.
    Contributes to strategies for engagement and the development of communications products to enhance UNICEF’s visibility and influence with existing and prospective partners by providing analysis of the current environment and trends and formulating recommendations for message development. Works closely with UNICEF’s colleagues to ensure that policy advocacy and outreach is strongly grounded in the experience and insights of the programmes that UNICEF’s supports.
    Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the success of the team, including guiding, training, and coaching short-term staff, including interns and consultants, as needed.

    Minimum requirements:

    Education: An advanced university degree is required in one of the following fields: international relations, political science, communications, international development, or another relevant technical field.
    Work Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public affairs, programme management, resource mobilization, external relations, or other relevant area.

    Skills: 

    Diplomatic communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships for achievement of objectives and to develop close and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
    Current knowledge of development issues, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation. 
    In-depth knowledge of partnership development and resource mobilization.
    Demonstrated ability to formulate new approaches in respect of resources management and outreach- related activities.
    Skill in the identification of new opportunities or requirements to meet challenges in the field and propose changes.
    Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
    In-depth familiarity with political and governmental processes
    Ability to conduct sound policy analysis.
    Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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  • Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (P-3), PG Education – UNGEI

    Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (P-3), PG Education – UNGEI

    How can you make a difference?

    Under the supervision of the Programme Manager, and in close collaboration with the UNGEI team, the incumbent will provide substantive and technical support to develop and apply feminist MEL strategies for UNGEI’s programmes, and will support reporting under these programmes. The expected result is that the programmes are informed by substantive feminist MEL expertise, UNGEI’s partners are supported and quality reports and other publications are produced.

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have to…
    Develop and apply feminist MEL frameworks for UNGEI and its programmes

    Lead the development of MEL frameworks including but not limited to theories of change, results frameworks, indicators (and the accompanying measurement tools) for UNGEI and its programmes working to advance gender equality in and through education, including country level results frameworks for GCI countries.
    Lead monitoring and learning for the GPE-funded Gender Technical Assistance Initiative pilot, in line with the MEL strategy included in the partnership framework, and with a specific focus on learning among GPE partner countries.
    Guide UNGEI’s programme teams, UNICEF Country Offices and other implementing partners to apply MEL frameworks under the programmes, informed by global results frameworks and similar tools.
    Identify MEL objectives, priorities, and activities required for UNGEI and its programmes, and collaborate with UNGEI’s partners for overall coordination of priority research and MEL activities, including with multi-country scope.
    Capture, synthesize and share key takeaways and lessons learned from the MEL frameworks implemented, across countries and programmes.
    Support and participate in monitoring missions organized by the programme teams.
    Lead multi-country impact evaluations across UNGEI’s programmes, in collaboration with the programme teams.
    Undertake lessons-learned reviews on successful and unsuccessful MEL practices and experience, and ensure they are shared as appropriate.

    Support the capacity development of UNGEI’s partners on designing and applying MEL frameworks.

    Provide technical inputs and advice to UNGEI’s programme partners to apply MEL frameworks, including CSOs, UNICEF Country Offices and their implementing partners, as needed.
    Support UNGEI’s programme partners to ensure that MEL systems are properly designed, and that data collection and analysis are streamlined for purposes of generating comparable data.
    Technically support programme partners to formulate high quality impact evaluation designs and reports.
    Ensure that a MEL capacity development strategy for UNGEI’s programme partners exists wherever required.
    Lead and participate as resource person in MEL capacity development initiatives targeting UNGEI’s partners.

    Contribute to planning and reporting of UNGEI’s activities and programmes

    Provide technical support to developing and monitoring UNGEI’s Annual Work Plans.
    Collect, collate and input the required data, evidence and information from programmes into UNICEF’s Results Assessment Module.
    Support the programme teams to effectively monitor and report on programme results by providing inputs to donor and other reports.
    Drawing from the planning and reporting functions, facilitate programme coherence and convergence where appropriate, and provide inputs to UNGEI and UNICEF’s relevant reports and publications.
    Develop and ensure the effective utilization of UNGEI’s dashboard of convenings organized and attended.
    Provide technical inputs to donor proposals regarding feminist MEL frameworks.
    Provide technical support to UNGEI Secretariat’s gender in education initiatives in the field of MEL as needed.

    Lead and contribute to evidence-based global public goods and relevant communities of practice.

    Participate in and contribute to technical working groups, coalitions and alliances on gender and education by providing MEL expertise, as appropriate. This includes but not limited to the Partner Coalition for Ending Gender Stereotypes, Global Working Group to End SRGBV.
    Lead and contribute to global public goods such as learning & programme briefs, evidence syntheses, results frameworks, etc. of UNGEI and its partners.
    In close collaboration with the GCI team, support learning among GCI partner countries, including through joint monitoring and sharing of results.
    Finalize the global results framework for ending gender stereotypes through schools programme.
    Lead the development of a results framework on preventing and responding to SRGBV through a whole-school approach.
    Provide technical support to the research priority setting exercise in the area of SRGBV, to be implemented together with the Global WG to End SRGBV.
    Ensure that UNGEI’s global public goods drawing on MEL frameworks are accessible, crisp and easy to understand by different audiences.

    The Following Minimum Requirements

    Advanced university degree (Masters or higher) in education, social sciences (e.g. sociology, anthropology, demography, political science, social policy, or economics), statistics, international development or in one of the social sciences with strong research training and experience or other relevant field is required.
    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 concentration in gender and education is a strong asset.
    A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in monitoring, research, data analysis in the field of education or gender equality is required.
    Experience in designing results frameworks or similar tools is required.
    Experience in designing and/or applying feminist MEL frameworks is an asset.
    Experience in working with education and/or women’s/feminist CSOs and education stakeholders at the national or global levels is an asset.
    Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is considered an asset.

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  • Programme Assistant (GS-5), FT, PG WASH

    Programme Assistant (GS-5), FT, PG WASH

    This is a recruitment for a GS-5 level post (Full time) to provide support to the WASH in Emergencies and Fragile settings unit based in Nairobi and part of the WASH Programme Group team globally. Under the overall supervision of the Senior Advisor leading the assigned unit(s) or others as identified by the unit, the Programme Assistant (PA-GS5) provides support in a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, to help develop, implement and monitor the functions of the unit (s), ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. During and also following the HQEI transition period, team members will be working across various time zones. Programme Assistants are expected to actively coordinate with their counterparts in the New York HQ office to ensure effective coverage and support for time-sensitive requests, ensuring smooth operations across different time zones.

    How can you make a difference?
    Budget Monitoring

    Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.
    Provides support on budget revision/preparation, implementation status, determination position of funding utilization, operational, and financial closure.
    Carries out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her Unit such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.
    Office Planning & Project Management
    Ensures the availability of timely, complete and accurate information and data for preparing section work plans and project management plans.
    Monitors project implementation against established milestones and makes recommendations to improve performance.
    Helps ensure timely compliance with agreed deadlines.
    Prepares and maintains records pertaining to programme planning and development for his/her respective unit(s).
    Carries out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs) and makes amendments and alterations as per unit revisions when necessary.

    Procurement

    Guides managers in the process of PCA/SSAs in line with the policies and guidance issued by FRG, supply division and DHR.
    Supports with preparing and processing direct cash transfers to partners, review partnership agreement documents, and verify liquidations.
    Facilitates the processing of contracts for consultants and external partners that provide a service to the section. This includes preparing and filing documents, completing necessary forms and templates and making necessary logistical arrangements.
    Maintains up-to-date vendor lists, partners, and consultant rosters.
    Collects invoices and filing documents for approval and thereafter processing in VISION and Service Gateway.

    Communications & Workflow

    Facilitates the communications and workflow of the organizational unit to enhance the efficiency and timeliness of operations and outputs.
    Manages incoming and outgoing correspondence, e-mails and telephone calls.
    Communicates routine and non-routine information pertaining to the work of the team.
    Establishes and maintains the section’s digital filing and reference systems (where relevant).

    Events/Logistics

    Maintains section/unit calendar and arranges meetings. Takes minutes of meetings and keeps the correspondence of the team well organized.
    Supports capacity development activities and conferences by making the logistical arrangements, through engaging with facilitators, caterers and hosts.
    Arranges times through liaising with participants over availability.
    Liaises with budget focal points and section over costs and needs.
    Prepares background materials for participants.
    Supports administrative and protocol issues, in consultation with the Global Office, in Nairobi Operations team as part of staff onboarding and settling-in processes and where needed.

    Travel & Attendance

    Provides travel assistance to staff members in section for travel arrangements and entitlements based on the organization’s rules and policies. Liaises with relevant travel focal points to ensure that the organization obtains the best service and price for all travel.
    Briefs/de-briefs staff members on issues relating to related administrative matters such as visas, security clearance, and documentation procedures. 
    Extracts, inputs, maintains, and verifies correctness of travel records in the organization’s travel system to ensure accurate transactions related to travel costs and staff travel.
    Assists in the preparation of budgets on travel costs and maintain travel plan and budgetary control records.
    Monitors travel certification and report back to the team.
    Maintains and updates a system which monitors the absence of staff in the unit.

    Invoice Processing

    Responds to client transaction status and other inquiries.

     Supplies/Equipment

    Supports management of administrative supplies, office equipment, and updating inventory of items.
    Monitors and supervises adequate and appropriate use of supplies. Ensures that services and maintenance of premises are in accordance with organizational standards.
    Arranges for the purchase and timely distribution of office supplies.

     Other

    Supports capacity development activities, meetings and conferences by making the logistical arrangements, through engaging with facilitators, caterers and hosts; arranging times through liaising with participants over availability; liaising with budget focal points and section over costs and needs; and preparing background materials for participants.
    Supports administrative and protocol issues in consultation with the Global Office in Nairobi Operations team as part of staff onboarding and settling-in processes and where needed.

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  • Evaluation Specialist (R-WASH), Temporary Appointment (364 Days), P-3

    Evaluation Specialist (R-WASH), Temporary Appointment (364 Days), P-3

    How can you make a difference?

    The Evaluation Specialist works with the UNICEF ESARO Evaluation Section, in close coordination with the R-WASH PMU.
    The purpose of this role is to implement and support the generation of evaluative evidence on the R-WASH programme. The Evaluation Specialist also works with KFW, UNHCR Programme and Evaluation Team of the R-WASH Programme, to ensure that programmatic perspectives of KFW and UNHCR are factored into evidence generation activities.

    Main Responsibilities

    Design and Management of WASH and Climate Change focused Evaluations

    Support the coordination of the R-WASH-related evaluative activities and ensure that UNICEF-supported evaluations are designed and implemented to established UN quality standards, and the results are disseminated in a timely fashion and used by stakeholders in order to improve programme performance and contribute to wider learning.

    Lead the management of R-WASH evaluative activities, including the impact evaluation and programmatic review, including designing/overseeing evaluation materials, oversight of evaluation teams; managing the data collection and analysis process; quality assuring deliverables;
    Ensure clear coordination between all key stakeholders in the management of evaluations;
    Produce high-quality evaluation briefs, reports and other deliverables, integrating and clearly interpreting quantitative and qualitative findings;
    Review, advise on, and support implementation of other WASH and climate change focused evaluations in support of programs, systems, and processes.
    Evaluation Coordination KFW, UNHCR, and key stakeholders

    R-WASH Evaluation coordination with KFW, UNHCR, UNICEF ESARO and Country Offices

    Represent UNICEF in standing Steering Committee meetings, with KFW and UNHCR;
    Provide support to R-WASH Evaluation Consultants in preparation of data collection, field visits and workshops;
    Serve as Chair of the R-WASH Evaluation Reference Group and ensure that the evaluation is proceeding as per schedule and that ERG members are kept up to date on the progress of the evaluation
    Support to the Regional Evaluation Function, with a Focus on WASH and Climate Change Evaluations

    Ensure that evaluations are planned, designed, and implemented in accordance with established UN quality standards, and the results are disseminated in a timely fashion and used by stakeholders in order to improve programme performance and contribute to wider learning.

    Review, advise on, and support implementation of other WASH and climate change focused evaluations in support of programmes, systems, and processes;
    Make professional contributions to, and provide technical assistance for, the planning and monitoring of evaluation objectives, priorities and activities in the Evaluation Annual Work Plan
    Assist country offices and their partners to formulate terms of reference and evaluation designs of high quality. Support the recruitment of highly qualified consultants, and quality assure the evaluation processes and products in line with ESARO SOPs.
    Support evaluation use and the formulation of, and follow-up to, management responses. More broadly, support the ESARO in engaging partners around

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

    Advanced university degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, statistics, public health, economics, public policy or other related disciplines.
    Relevant qualification(s) in evaluation will be an added advantage.

    Experience

    At least 5 years of professional experience in research and evaluation design and in conducting evaluations as per UNICEF and UNEG norms and standards for evaluation in the UN system.
    Demonstrated familiarity with and experience in applying both quantitative and qualitative methods are essential. Understanding of methods used in conducting ‘upstream’ evaluations (e.g., focusing on policies, strategies, and systems), and ‘downstream’ evaluations (e.g., focusing on delivery of programmes and projects) is advantageous. Additional experience with quantitative impact evaluations is preferred.
    Experience in related evidence functions is an asset, including Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis, Research, Programme Audit, and Programme Planning and Monitoring.
    Familiarity with and work experience in sub-Saharan African countries, with a particular focus on humanitarian settings is an advantage.
    Familiarity with WASH and climate change-related issues is a plus.

    Language Requirements

    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a second UN and/or local working language of the duty station an asset.

    Desirables

    Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

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  • Programme Associate, (Programme Implementation), GS-6, FT ESARO

    Programme Associate, (Programme Implementation), GS-6, FT ESARO

    How can you make a difference? 
    This post will provide administrative support to the  Programme Implementation (PI) team. It will also carry out data collection and analysis to enable the team to advance its agenda to ensure quality and efficiency in the development, management and monitoring of government and civil society partnerships, including the use of the associated e-Platforms (eTools, UNPP, InSight, Vision, RAM) and analytics that can extracted from these systems
    Summary of Responsibilities

    Carry out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants and programme-related items for programme section including but not limited to registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.  Also, for preparation of travel or contracts as needed.
    Participate in HACT assurance planning and discussions and support the development and completion of HACT plans through research, collection, analysis and reporting of related information/data to facilitate planning and priority setting for HACT activities.
    Support the PI team section in researching, compiling and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate programme delivery as well as preparation of reports, working papers and presentations.
    Review assessments and programme assurance reports to identify areas of high-priority weaknesses related to the implementation of HACT and keep supervisor/partners informed of these findings for timely action and/or intervention by the team.
    Support in planning of webinars, and inputs to power point presentations.
    Collaborate in facilitating the development of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) and PDs for RO sections.
    Support capacity development activities related to programme development and implementation by collaboration in preparation of training materials and participating in exercises for all implementing partnership systems including eWP, UNPP, eTools, eZHACT, PRP.
    Prepare, monitor and report information for PI section on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results, including supporting oversight and analysis of the same for ESAR COs. Illustrative examples include but are not limited to:

    Analysis of use of UNPP in CSO IP selection in 2023
    Selection modalities (open vs direct)
    Funding trend shifts for localization
    Impairment monitoring
    DCT monitoring including on expired grants

    Benchmark monitoring (dates from submitted to signed)
    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
    Minimum requirements:

    Education: Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the organization’s work. A Bachelor’s degree in a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three years of related work experience, or an additional two years with a Master’s degree.
     Work Experience: At least six years of administrative or clerical work experience is required. Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
    Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

    Desirable:

    In-depth knowledge of programme  administration which underpins UNICEF regional and country office programme/project operations, including monitoring and evaluation processes.
    Strong organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities.
    High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment.
    Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
    Strong office management skills.
    High attention to detail.
    Ability to effectively manage the section’s material resources and monitor its budget. 
    Good analytical skills.
    Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint.
    Assets: Experience with Unicef ePlatforms for Programme including eTools, UNPP, eWP, RAM.
    Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

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  • Internal Audit Manager (Outsourced and Co-sourced Internal Audit Services), P-4 Programme Associate, (Programme Implementation), GS-6

    Internal Audit Manager (Outsourced and Co-sourced Internal Audit Services), P-4 Programme Associate, (Programme Implementation), GS-6

    How can you make a difference?

    The purpose of the Manager of Out/Co-source Internal Audit Services to facilitate, oversee, and coordinate implementation of the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) audit strategy, assess ICT risks and controls across UNICEF’s ICT landscape, and manage the execution of ICT audit engagements.

    Key Accountabilities

    ICT Audit Strategy and Plan:

    Under the supervision and guidance of Chief Audit, the Manager of Out/Co-source Internal Audit Services will:

    Develop and update OIAI’s ICT audit strategy and plan, ensuring that these focus on significant risks and there is strong business case for the Deputy/Director of OIAI to identify and allocate the require resources to execute the plan and strategy.
    Develop and maintain a pool/roster of subject matter experts (both external and internal to UNICEF) to support the execution of OIAI ICT audit strategy and plan.
    Develop tools and guidance that would be used by OIAI staff to assess ICT-related risks of their respective engagements as well as obtain adequate assurance on the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of ICT controls.
    Manage ICT audits in highly technical areas of current/emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, technology for development initiatives, various cloud environments, IT service operation, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, privacy, and related processes.
    Vendor Selection:

    Under the supervision and guidance of Chief Audit, the Manager of Out/Co-source Internal Audit Services will:

    Develop Terms of Reference (ToR) or tasks orders that would be used to hire subject matter experts.
    Obtain and process OIAI staff input pertaining to ToRs.
    Promptly process Supply Division’s queries on ToRs that OIAI provides to them.
    Work closely with OIAI Administrative Unit to ensure ToRs are promptly provided to the Supply Division and the Supply Division promptly issues requests for proposals (RFPs) accurately reflecting contents of the ToRs.
    Promptly process and address queries from potential vendors in respect of the RFP.
    Lead technical evaluations of bids, develop drafts of technical evaluation reports, process inputs from evaluation team members and provide the report to the Supply Division.
    Based on the results of technical and financial evaluations of bids, advice the Deputy/Director of OIAI on the suitable vendors to select.
    Work with the Supply Division and the Legal Office to process waivers requests and amicably resolve matters raised by potential awardees in respect of any general terms and conditions of UNICEF contracts.
    Engagement and Vendor Management

    The Manager Of Out/Co-source Internal Audit Services Will Facilitate, Oversee, And Coordinate Execution Of ICT Engagements By Consultants Hired By OIAI, Ensuring That

    The consultants are adequately briefed about relevant UNICEF structures, strategic objectives and priorities, initiatives, operations, etc. before they direct begin to directly engage auditees to manage risk of audit fatigue and build rapport and increase the likelihood of a productive working relationship with the auditee.
    The consultants have prompt access to relevant auditees’ staff, documents, and systems.
    UNICEF-unique contexts are accurately considered in planning, executing, and reporting in respect of the out/co-sourced engagement.
    Relevant OIAI standards and procedures and/or relevant professional standards are adhered to.
    Auditees and OIAI’s views are appropriately reflected in the planning, execution and reporting in respect of the out/co-sourced engagement.
    The consultant’s engagement scope, objectives are aligned with the relevant ToR or task order and proposed methodology and approach support achievement of the engagement objectives.
    The consultant maintains accurate records of meetings and other interactions with auditee by participating in key meetings that they have with auditees.
    Milestones in the engagement plan approved by OIAI are effectively monitored to increase scope for their achievement.
    OIAI reporting format and templates are utilized.
    The performance of the consultants is effectively monitored and evaluated in compliance with relevant UNICEF policies and procedures.
    Engagement Workpapers and Monitoring of Actions

    The Manager Of Out/Co-source Internal Audit Services Will Ensure

    Working papers of the consultants are uploaded in OIAI Audit Management System, TeamMate+ and cross-referenced to engagement report.
    Agreed actions and recommendations are accurately recorded in OIAI Audit Management System, TeamMate+.
    Implementation of agreed actions and recommendations are promptly monitored, evidence of implementation provided by auditees is evaluated and OIAI Audit Management System, TeamMate+ is promptly and accurately updated in respect of the implementation status of the recommendations.
    Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Development
    Contribute to OIAI’s risk-based work planning activities, development of professional internal audit policies, procedures, and change initiatives.
    Participate in professional development activities, and other activities as required.

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

    An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, economics, accounting, risk management, information technology, or another related field is required. Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or equivalent may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
    At least eight years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in internal, external auditing, ICT auditing, or managing the development, rollout, and support of ICT services is required.
    Fluency in English is required. A working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
    Ability to navigate through a complex ICT landscape and assess key ICT risks is required.
    Experience in developing and executing ICT audit strategy is required.
    Good relationship management skills – managing relationships with vendors is required.
    Broad based ICT audit technical skill sets is required (e.g., IT Governance, staffing and operational structure, software development and deployment, artificial intelligence, technology for development initiatives, good knowledge of cloud environments such as Azure or AWS, IT service operations, Response and Recovery mechanisms, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, privacy, and related processes.)
    Good knowledge of commonly used ICT audit frameworks and methodologies (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, ITIL etc.) is required.
    High level of proficiency and good experience in managing ICT audits and assessing ICT risks is required.
    Good experience managing ICT audit consultants, vendors and staff is required.
    Experience in managing the development, rollout, and support of ICT services is desirable.
    IT project management experience is an asset.
    Relevant ICT experience obtained by working in development financial institutions and/or the United Nations System is highly desirable.

    Deadline: 11 Jul 2024

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