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  • International Consultant – Air Pollution and Health

    International Consultant – Air Pollution and Health

    Purpose of consultancy
    The proposed consultancy work is to work closely with Regional Adviser – Air Pollution, Environmental Health and Chemical Safety (AEC), Department of Healthier Populations and Noncommunicable Diseases (HPN), WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia to undertake the following tasks:

    prepare a situational report on air pollution and health in eleven Member States of the WHO South-East Asia;
    prepare a draft Roadmap to Accelerate and Scale-up Actions to Reduce the Impact of Air Pollution on Health in the South-East Asia Region (hereinafter is called as Draft Roadmap);
    conduct consultation with Member States of WHO-SEARO and other relevant stakeholders on the (a) Situational Report and (b) Draft Roadmap; obtain and incorporate final comments and inputs and prepare the (a) final draft Situational Report on Air Pollution and Health in Member States; (b) final Draft Roadmap to Accelerate and Scale-up Actions to Reduce the Impact of Air Pollution on Health in the South-East Asia Region.

    Deliverables
    Deliverable 1
    the consultant is expected to prepare deliverable 1 – a draft situational report on air pollution and health in eleven Member States of the WHO South-East Asia which covers amongst others, the following aspects or questions:

    The level of air pollution in eleven Member States of WHO, South-East Asia namely: (1) Bangladesh; (2) Bhutan; (3) Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; (4) India; (5) Indonesia; (6) Maldives; (7) Myanmar; (8) Nepal; (9) Sri Lanka; (10) Thailand; and (11) Timor Leste – how much we know and how much we don’t know;
    Information on the health impacts of air pollution in eleven Member States of WHO-SEAR (as listed above) – how much we know and how much we don’t know;
    Information on legal, institutional, financial and human resources to deal with air pollution and the health management caused by air pollution in eleven Member States of WHO-SEAR;
    Other aspects after consultation with consultation with the Regional Adviser Air Pollution, Environmental Health and Chemical Safety (AEC) and relevant stakeholders to be addressed in the situational report. The consultant will then conduct informal consultation on the Draft Roadmap with the relevant stakeholders including selected WHO country office focal points; prepare final Draft Roadmap for submission to the Regional Adviser.

    Deliverable 2:

    The consultant is expected to prepare deliverable 2 – draft Roadmap to Accelerate and Scale-up Actions to Reduce the Impact of Air Pollution on Health in the South-East Asia Region
    The draft roadmap should include the structure and synopsis; and short, medium and long-term practical measures to accelerate actions to reduce the mortality and morbidity caused by air pollution;
    The consultant will then conduct informal consultation on the Draft Roadmap with the relevant stakeholders including selected WHO country office focal points; prepare final Draft Roadmap for submission to the Regional Adviser.

    Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
    Educational Qualifications:
    Essential:

    Post-graduate degree at Master’s level in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies or Environmental Health or Environmental Engineering or other disciplines which are equivalent.

    Desirable:

    PhD degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies or Environmental
    Health or Environmental Engineering or other disciplines which are equivalent.

    Experience

    Essential: proven works in terms of reports or scientific publications in air pollution or air pollution and health for the last five to ten years;
    Desirable: working on air pollution or air pollution and health in any Member State of WHO, South-East Asia.

    Skills/Knowledge:

    demonstrated good knowledge or outputs in analysis of air pollution data or air pollution and health data.

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  • Regional Adviser WASH and Climate Resilience

    Regional Adviser WASH and Climate Resilience

    The Regional Adviser, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Climate Resilience reports to the Deputy Regional Director for general guidance and direction. The WASH and climate hub teams provide technical assistance, guidance and project/programme development, design and partnerships for ESAR and, hence, the Adviser serves as an authoritative and expert adviser to the Deputy Regional Director, the Regional Management Team, Country Offices and Government institutions/officials on strategies, policies, approaches, best practices and knowledge on WASH and Climate Resilience to support programme development planning, implementation, management, resource mobilization, capacity building, and knowledge management to achieve equitable and sustainable improvements in WASH and Climate resilience practices in the region, in line with UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, standards of performance and accountability framework.

    Key Functions, Accountabilities And Related Duties/tasks

    Regional Policy Direction and advisory services on strategic positioning and planning
    Guide UNICEF’s regional strategies as they relate WASH and Climate resilience programming, in the context of the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals.
    Initiative and participate in regional strategic discussions to influence policy formulation and agenda setting on WASH and climate resilience
    Accelerate innovation in the WASH by promoting critical thinking, exploring new opportunities, introducing technological and programme innovations and by scaling up proven concepts, approaches and good practices in the region
    Promote initiatives to expand data driven climate responsive programming and implementation through data and evidence generation
    Provide strategic advice to regional and country management to ensure impactful WASH and Climate resilient programming and sustained efforts for the agenda
    Support to Regional and Country Offices on Program Design, Implementation, and provide oversight:
    Advise UNICEF Country Offices and their partners on policies, strategies, approaches, and best practices on WASH, climate change and adaptation, sustainable energy and other environmental policy, including emergency preparedness, to support programme development planning, management, implementation, and delivery of results.
    Support the adoption of tailored and efficient WASH and Climate Resilience operational models in offices across the region in all country contexts
    Participate in regional and country programme planning, preparation and reviews to provide advice on formulation, design, management, enhancement and communication of UNICEF country office WASH programmes including setting priorities and formulating outcome and output results, baselines, targets, and means-of-verification.
    Assess and monitor COs on WASH programs to identify gaps, strengths and/or weaknesses in programme management; identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve sustainable results.
    Lead, plan, and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of stakeholders to promote sustainable results on WASH programmes and climate resilience
    Collaborate with the regional team to ensure inclusion of climate change, sustainable energy and other environmental issues across UNICEF’s work, including but not limited to WASH, Health, Education, Social Inclusion, Nutrition, Urban, and humanitarian response
    Ensure clear and pragmatic guidance in collaboration with relevant sections on Climate Resilience programming is available and followed (where required through ESAR’s specific interpretation of global guidance/tools) to support UNICEF staff at all levels focusing on:
    Reduced carbon footprint and increased environmental sustainability of UNICEF operations including supply chains, offices, warehouses, and logistics
    Integrated greening and environmental sustainability enhancement and improved performance management of the UNICEF programmes.
    Increased access to climate and other finance mechanisms for adaptive and climate resilient infrastructure and services through green and climate project pipeline development and promotion
    Partnerships, Innovation, and Knowledge Management
    Build and strengthen strategic partnerships through networking and advocacy with regional and national government counterparts, UN system agency partners, donors, internationally recognized institutions, IFIs, NGOs, and private sector to reinforce cooperation and/or pursue opportunities to support sustained and proactive commitment to the Convention of the Rights of the Child and to achieve global UN agendas such as the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement and the Sendai DRR Framework.
    Build network of academic/research institutions in the region to strengthen to the knowledge base and thought leadership in WASH and Climate resilient programming while contributing to innovation and capacity building.
    Strengthen UNICEF’s network amongst all relevant stakeholders on Climate Resilience and Green Climate Funding, including multilateral climate funds through joined initiatives around data analysis (incl. Climate Landscape Analysis for Children (CLACs), programming, advocacy and financing
    Create new opportunities for and support regional resource mobilization, increase donors’ interest in quality WASH and Climate Resilient programmes and confidence in UNICEF’s ability to deliver them.
    Participate and/or represent UNICEF (as delegated/designated) in key processes and in inter-agency discussions and planning on WASH and Climate Resilience related issues to ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are clearly articulated, fully considered and integrated in the regional UN and national UNSDCF processes in development planning and agenda setting.

    Management And Leadership Responsibilities

    Provide direction and managerial support to the ESA Regional Office WASH team and Climate Hub.
    Manage the regional programs and initiatives under the adviser’s responsibility in terms of programmatic and financial monitoring and reporting.
    Ensure sustainability of the RO team and meet timely budgetary requirements
    Oversee and manage performance of direct report and ensure capacity development of the team to team to fulfill its roles and responsibilities.
    Ensure inclusive management and well-being of the WASH team and Climate Hub
    Participate in the RO leadership team and contribute to CRITAS in the RO as in COs
    Support the wider Regional WASH network through capacity building and other support

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

    An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in one of the following fields is required: public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering, environmental studies, or another relevant technical field. Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are highly advantageous.
    A minimum of twelve of relevant professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required.
    Relevant experience in water, sanitation and hygiene programme/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization is 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.

    Apply via :

    jobs.unicef.org

  • Consultancy – Social and Behaviour Change Consultant, Education Health Officer, HMIS/M&E Operationalization of the Principle of Mutual Recognition in the Implementation of the Joint UN Together 4 SRHR Programme Evaluation Specialist (R-WASH)

    Consultancy – Social and Behaviour Change Consultant, Education Health Officer, HMIS/M&E Operationalization of the Principle of Mutual Recognition in the Implementation of the Joint UN Together 4 SRHR Programme Evaluation Specialist (R-WASH)

    Activities and Tasks
    Under the technical supervision of the SBC Specialist and working in close coordination with the Education Specialist and county project focal points, the consultant will provide timely SBC technical guidance and support successful implementation of the Operation Come-to-School, Kenya SBC activities.
    The main activities include the following:

    Review Operation Come-to-School, Kenya, strategy documents, plans, result framework, performance monitoring plan and recent county data and map SBC activities, bottlenecks and capacity gaps and develop roadmap for providing technical guidance and support across 16 counties.
    Support counties and implementing partners to undertake/ analyse existing county situation/problem assessment and a communication (participant, behaviour and channel) analysis to inform design, review and formulation of county SBC plans.
    Orient County Directorate of Education and implementing partners on SBC and provide technical guidance/support in developing/reviewing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring and reporting on county SBC plans.
    Working with CDEs and implementing partners, explore and promote a social accountability mechanism for the Operation Come-to-School, Kenya, clarifying the roles and accountabilities of the various publics in the community.
    Contextualize the Operation Come-to-School, Kenya Messaging matrix and support the development and dissemination of county-based IEC package.
    Co-ordinate with the Centre for Behaviour Change and Communication (CBCC) to ensure the radio campaign to be ran on the Digiredio platform ensures complementary two-way community engagement both on air and on the ground while mobilising community members to enroll and retain all children in school by disseminating clear, credible and consistent multi-media messages on Operation Come to School.
    Support NACONEK in the development of a national SBC.
    Participate in Operation Come-to-School, Kenya coordination meetings within UNICEF and at county level as appropriate and report back on the key SBC issues and action points.
    Facilitate documentation and dissemination of good practices and lessons learned related to Operation Come-to-School, Kenya SBC technical support.
    Prepare monthly reports, and a final consultancy report including progress on SBC outcome(s), lessons learned, gaps and recommendations.

    Minimum Qualifications and Competencies

    Advanced university degree in social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication or another relevant technical field.

    Work experiences

    At least 8 years of professional work experience in Social and Behaviour Change Communication and other relevant areas
    Proven expertise in Social and Behaviour Change planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
    Prior experience working with the government, UNICEF or UN agencies and knowledge of children’s, Education and development issues is an asset.

    Deadline: 25 Jan 2023

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  • Lecturer in Cyber Security and Forensics (5 Part-Time Positions) Lecturer in Software Development (10 Part-Time Positions) Lecturer in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (7 Part-Time Positions) Lecturer in Data Communications and Network Management (3 Part-Time Positions)

    Lecturer in Cyber Security and Forensics (5 Part-Time Positions) Lecturer in Software Development (10 Part-Time Positions) Lecturer in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (7 Part-Time Positions) Lecturer in Data Communications and Network Management (3 Part-Time Positions)

    JOB OBJECTIVE
    To facilitate quality learning through teaching, administration and academic advisory work and ensure an outstanding student learning experience.
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the COD from time to time.
    Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams, assignments and continuous assessments tests.
    Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
    Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and refer students to the support services as appropriate.
    Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.
    Participate in the supervision and assisting of undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research work.
    Carry out research and produce publications, as well as other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the Performance Appraisal Plan
    Participate in writing research proposals and applying for research grants.
    Contribute and participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
    Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counselling.
    Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University wide working groups or committees as and when requested to do so.
    Undertake continuous professional development and participate in
    staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills.
    Maintain proper records of students’ examinations, assignments and continuous assessment tests and ensure they are keyed in examination records management system in time.
    Attend departmental, Faculty and University–wide meetings with other staff members.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Masters Degree in Information Technology/ Systems or related field
    PhD Degree in Information Technology/ Systems or a relevant field in information technology will be an added advantage
    At least 3 years’ teaching experience Cyber security and forensics at University level
    Should have published at least 2 peer-reviewed articles in distinguished academic journals
    Experience in curriculum development and reviews
    Candidates who have attained Academic Rank of a Senior Lecturer have an added advantage

    OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

    Strong verbal and written communication skills
    Excellent presentation skills
    Excellent research skills
    Critical thinking skills
    Time management skills and attention to detail

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    Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a detailed CV including three referees, academic and professional certificates, and a clear copy of your Kenya National ID and iTax certificate via email to hrjobs@kcau.ac.ke by 9th January 2023.The subject of your email should read: the postions apllied for

    Head of Human Resources,
    KCA University,
    P.0. Box 56808-00200,
    Nairobi, Kenya

    Apply via :

    hrjobs@kcau.ac.ke

  • Consultant – Humanitarian Intervention Guide Consultant – Technical Support for HWF Data Management, Analysis and Writing

    Consultant – Humanitarian Intervention Guide Consultant – Technical Support for HWF Data Management, Analysis and Writing

    Purpose of consultancy
    To contribute to the management of the project “Strengthening organizational capacity for integrating mental health care in health services in humanitarian settings through training and mentoring” and to contribute to the updating and development of training materials. 
    Deliverables

    Deliverable 1: Provide updated mhGAP-HIG curriculum and materials date (e.g. pre- and post-training assessments, training evaluation forms, training content and materials, training assignments and exercises) in English and French developed with contributions from the project team and mhGAP-HIG expert trainers.
    Deliverable 2: Organize virtual global mhGAP-HIG workshop I for participant of multiple agencies (including preparation phase, workshop administration and follow-up) in collaboration with the project team.
    Deliverable 3: Organize virtual global mhGAP-HIG workshop II targeting participants of multiple agencies from francophone countries (including preparation phase, workshop administration and follow-up) in collaboration with the project team.
    Deliverable 4: Collect and analyze f project data and complete final project report and mhGAP-HIG multi-country final case study report.
    Deliverable 5: Participate in internal and external project meetings, organize community of practice and mentorship calls, and contribute to the development of communication materials (e.g., website content, blogs, handouts) in line with global mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) standards and guidelines.

    Qualifications, experience, skills and languages.
    Educational Qualifications:
    Essential:

    Advanced university degree in mental health (e.g. psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, psychiatric nurse, or clinical social worker).

    Desirable:

    Doctorate degree in mental health related field.

    Experience
    Essential:

    Over 5 years of relevant experience supporting MHPSS programs in international humanitarian contexts, including in project management and capacity building
    Experience in integrating mental health care into general health care. 
    Work experience in large humanitarian crises caused by conflict or natural disasters.
    Experience organizing and conducting training and capacity building workshops.

    Desirable: 

    Experience with using the WHO’s mhGAP Humanitarian Intervention for integrating mental health care into general health care in humanitarian settings. 
    Experience in utilizing and managing learning platforms such as Canvas.

    Skills/Knowledge:

    Good writing skills.
    Ability to work within and contribute to a team.
    Strong organizational and skills.
    Strong interpersonal and written skills, and cross-cultural competency.

    Closing Date: Jan 15 2023

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  • Medical Affairs Manager

    Medical Affairs Manager

    THE POSITION
    We are looking for a Medical Affairs Manager for SSA (Sub-Sahara & Africa), who will be responsible for Medical Management of all aspects of the existing and future Cardiometabolic, and Cardiovascular products and other products allocated as per business need, including development and execution of post marketing studies and management of budgets. Responsible of conduction of medical activities and all medical services given to the brand team. Coaching and managing MSL in related areas and products. 
    This position is based at Kenya, reporting to the Medical Director LINEA & SSA (Levant countries, Iraq, Egypt, Libya, Sudan) & Sub-Saharan African countries. 
    Tasks & responsibilities

    Lead the Medical Insight and local market dynamic knowledge required by the regional office to develop regional strategic guidance
    Co-lead the translation of the regional therapeutic area strategic guidance into local therapy area/brand integrated customer plans (tactical plans) which include customer journeys, content development and medical activities 
    Drive the implementation and execution of Therapeutic Area medical plans (Tactical Plan) with an emphasis on global/regional scientific objectives and with an understanding of business priorities
    Lead and monitor the customer facing medical affairs (MSLs and Medical Advisors) plans and interaction with emphasis on the scientific communication plan management 
    Analyze and review the medical affairs KPIs- to ensure actionable insights generated from the executed medical tactical plans that feed into both strategy and future plans
    Primary source of medical knowledge and scientific update within the therapy areas in the OPU for external and internal stakeholders  
    Lead the scientific collaboration with selected healthcare professional (External experts) within the therapy area with the defined scientific objectives and needs as per the regional strategic guidance
    Competitor intelligence sharing with cross-functional brand team
    Internal training and maintenance of the scientific expertise within the cross-functional team in the OPU
    Attracts, develops and retains talents within the therapeutic areas’ medical affairs team
    Responsible over the release/approval of all healthcare stakeholder engagements within the OPU as the OPU healthcare compliance manager i

    Requirements

    Degree/Education: Preferably MD or PhD (specialist in the respective Therapeutic Area) 
    Major/Focus: Cardiometabolic, Cardiovascular, Diabetes
    Minimum 4-5 years of experience in a multinational pharmaceutical company focus on medical affairs preferably in the relevant therapeutic lines
    Minimum 2 years of people management experience
    Business fluent in English in its oral and written form

    Competencies

    Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a team
    Excellent communicator, and cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to work in virtual teams
    Analytical as well as project management skills
    Capability and will to coach peers, training and facilitation skills
    Highly motivated & capable to learn large amounts of scientific content which is then communicated in a clear, concise fashion through letters and presentations 
    Good understanding of business and commercial environment
    Excellent self-management skills and ability to adapt services provided based on customer needs

    Apply via :

    tas-boehringer.taleo.net

  • Consultancy: Perceptions of Land Tenure Security in Pastoral Areas and Related Issues a Study in Kenya

    Consultancy: Perceptions of Land Tenure Security in Pastoral Areas and Related Issues a Study in Kenya

    Scope of Work:
    The consultant will hold responsibility for the case study research in Kenya [or Burkina Faso or Sudan]  working under the supervision and guidance of the project ILRI research leads. The consultant will be responsible for the following:

    Undertaking a literature view and key informant interviews at national level on the status, trends and dynamics of collective tenure in pastoral areas in Kenya [or Burkina Faso or Sudan].
    Refinement of case study research protocol to fit the Kenyan [or Burkina Faso or Sudan] context including checklist of questions and supporting participatory tools for focus group discussions and key informant interviews.
    Identification of potential case study research sites, to be agreed with ILRI and partner research leads.
    Undertaking the research including organising local logistics equipment and local supporting research team. This will include training in research methodologies as required. An important element of the research should be the inclusion of women and youth.
    Analysis and writing up of the research results according to an agreed outline.
    Present the findings of the research at a small meeting of key stakeholders for feedback and approval.
    Present the findings to the research partners and project advisory group members as part of a reflection process on identifying cross-country characteristics of perceived tenure security and ways to measure these.
    Finalisation of report based on feedback.

    Duration:  January to 31st March 2023
    Essential skills and qualifications

    A Master or PhD degree in natural resource management, agriculture, drylands, sociology, geography or other relevant disciplines
    At least ten years’ experience working in research in land tenure and governance in pastoral areas of the case study country of focus
    At least five years’ experience managing small research teams for field work using qualitative and participatory research tools
    Proven significant practical knowledge of pastoral areas of the case study country of focus with at least five years field work experience
    Fluent written and spoken English as well as working language of the case study country of focus
    Some experience of monitoring tools for land tenure security and advantage

    Apply via :

    www.ilri.org

  • Child Protection Specialist (Gender Based Violence in Emergencies (GBViE)) Programme Associate, GS6 Partnerships Specialist

    Child Protection Specialist (Gender Based Violence in Emergencies (GBViE)) Programme Associate, GS6 Partnerships Specialist

    The GBViE Specialist (P-4) will be responsible for providing high quality technical guidance and on GBViE prevention, risk mitigation and response for the design, planning and expansion of programming across UNICEF programming in ESAR. Support will also be provided to operatonalise UNICEF ESARO’s work on its Collective Focus Area on violence against girls, boys and women across the humanitarian-development-peace nexus. Under the supervision of the ESARO Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE) Specialist, the incumbent will provide oversight for quality assurance and coherence with UNICEF’s global level GBViE Operational Guidance and Resource Pack, as well as other global standards and guidelines and the UNICEF Strategic Plan and Gender Action Plan. S/he will ensure that the GBViE programming is aligned with the Core Commitments for Children and  global and regional priorities related to violence against girls, boys and women under UNICEF’s Strategic Plan and the Child Protection Strategy.
    The GBViE Specialist will work directly with UNICEF GBViE Specialists, officers and focal points in the Child Protection teams at the country offices and will work collaboratively with UNICEF Child Protection Specialists at the regional office and headquarters (HQ) and across sectors. S/he will coordinate closely with other UN agencies and non-governmental partners (NGO) that specialise in Child Protection and GBViE with a focus on women-led organisations.
    Major Duties and Responsibilities
    Provide strategic and technical support to UNICEF ESARO and COs to scale up efforts to address GBViE 

    Support COs and partners to deliver on organizational commitments in line with UNICEF GBViE programming approaches covering the three pillars approach as per the UNICEF GBViE Operational Guide: response, risk mitigation and prevention adapted to the operating environments in COs.
    Lead and coordinate implementation of the multi-year GBViE funding to scaling-up GBViE programming in Ethiopia and Somalia providing adequate technical support and guidance to achieve objectives.   
    Work with the UNICEF HQ, regional and country offices, Child Protection teams and across other UNICEF sectors to design, plan and coordinate scale-up of GBViE interventions for priority COs.
    Support the planning, design and development of partnerships with women-led organisations to enhance GBV service delivery and their leadership and participation in humanitarian responses in support of UNICEF GBViE expansion in ESAR.
    Work with COs to adapt and roll-out a structured and context appropriate interventions to target adolescent girls in humanitarian settings and respond to their unique needs and building assets, skills and confidence through mentoring and empowerment.
    Provide guidance to support trainings and capacity building initiatives to strengthen GBV case management including caring for child survivors of sexual abuse.

    Work with the UNICEF sectors, clusters and inter-agency partners to ensure GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response is adequately integrated across sectors and actions to reduces risks of GBV are implemented.

    At the regional office and across COs, work closely with priority UNICEF sectors and clusters to develop plans to integrate GBV risk mitigation measures across programming in line with the Interagency Minimum Standards and the IASC GBV Guidelines.
    Engage with UNICEF Nutrition to improve GBV risk mitigation measures are in place to improve women and girls’ safer access to nutrition facilities and increase nutrition outcomes for children.
    Work closely with ESARO PSEA Specialist and COs PSEA counterparts to ensure that GBV risk mitigation efforts reduce vulnerability to SEA particularly in humanitarian settings.
    Support UNICEF regional office and COs efforts to promote safer programming and develop plans to integrate GBV/SEA risk mitigation across programming that are aligned to the new Strategic Plan  Change Strategy indicator H5.5. Percentage of country offices that have implemented a minimum set of gender-based violence risk-mitigation actions and create plans to meet requirements including sector specific safety audits, community consultations and risk analysis.

    Strengthen knowledge management and policy development on GBViE for ESARO and COs

    Contribute to the development of new global and regional guidance, strategies and resource development on GBViE and work closely with the Child Protection Specialists to address violence against girls, boys and women
    Document lessons learned and good practices from UNICEF’s partnerships with new and existing women’s organisations and GBV risk mitigation efforts for onwards dissemination across ESAR.
    Keep abreast of developments with GBViE and make appropriate recommendations for UNICEF ESARO on enhancing prevention and response strategies.
    Support documentation of good practices, learning exchanges and forums on GBViE interventions and regularly update the SharePoint sites for ESAR staff to access policy and guidance materials studies on GBViE.
    Actively monitor financial and human resource capacity to ensure sufficient resources are in place to effectively achieve UNICEF GBViE commitments particularly in emergency settings.
    Promote the inclusion of GBViE into resource mobilization efforts, reports, proposals, ToRs, humanitarian appeal processes, advocacy materials and other relevant documents, as required.
    Provide updates and briefings on GBViE for senior management at the CO, RO and/or HQ levels to ensure understanding and prioritization of programming to address GBVIE.

      Improve coordination of UNICEF GBViE interventions internally and at the inter-agency level.

    Represent UNICEF on the inter-agency Regional GBV Working Group to ensure there is a comprehensive plan of action to better address GBV across all humanitarian interventions.
    Actively engage in and provide technical support on UNICEF HQ coordination groups and maintain close relationship with GBViE and PSEA Specialists at HQ and in other regions.
    Support UNICEF GBViE Specialists and focal points at COs by organizing regular meetings, providing trainings, enhancing communication and information sharing among COs on GBViE.
    Participate in the Regional Child Protection Network to ensure there is a comprehensive plan of action to better address GBV across all humanitarian interventions.
    Engage closely with UNICEF ESARO Child Protection Specialists on key intersecting issues including efforts to address social norms and harmful practices in humanitarian and protected crises, sexual violence in conflict, children on the move and improving social service workforce strengthening.
    Liaise with UNICEF  UNICEF sections  including WASH, Health, Education, Nutrition, to ensure GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response is increasingly addressed as a cross-cutting issue, in line with the IASC GBV Guidelines, and is monitored accordingly.

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

    An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in  psychology, social work, human rights and public health or other related degree, or equivalent programming experience
    A minimum of eight of relevant professional experience in  GBViE prevention and response in humanitarian settings (with UN agencies and/or NGOs).
    Strong understanding of GBV case management system, GBV programming approaches, practices and applications i.e. on Adolescent Girl Programming, GBViE Minimum Standards, GBVIMS, IASC GBV guidelines.
    Demonstrated skills in planning and facilitating workshops and other capacity-building modalities.
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to liaise with people successfully and effectively in a wide range of functions in a multi-cultural environment.
    Experience of coordinating regional multi-year donor projects across countries.
    Strong planning, project management and budget skills required.
    Ability to work independently and productively, with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
    Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in a team environment and independently, and to handle requests or issues as they arise.
    Ability to collect, collate and analyse data in a scientific and effective manner and strong writing skills.
    Availability to travel frequently in the region.
    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.

    Deadline: 04 Jan 2023

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