For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.
UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is also the world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries. As a global authority UNICEF is able to influence decision makers at the global level and turn the most innovative ideas into reality.
More than 13,000 staff work with UNICEF, with approximately 85 per located in the field in 190 countries. Seven regional offices and over 124 country offices worldwide, 34 national committees, a research centre in Florence, a supply division in Copenhagen, a shared services centre in Budapest and offices in Berlin, Brussels, Seoul and Tokyo, and UNICEF headquarters in New York and Geneva work on helping children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence.
We employ committed professional to work in our five focus areas: Child Survival and Development, Basic Education and Gender Equality, HIV/AIDS, Child Protection and Policy Advocacy and Partnerships. We also employ staff with expertise in administration and finance, human resources, information technology, supply and logistics as well as external relations and communication. UNICEF's presence in humanitarian crises means that we also seek experts in emergency preparedness and response.
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This is a re-advertisement, candidates who have already applied do not need to re-apply.UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling.UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to a FutureUNICEF Supply Division (SD) works to ensure equitable and inclusive access to essential supplies and services for children and their families, in development, humanitarian and fragile contexts. These supplies are critical to saving lives, supporting children's health and education, and protecting them from abuse, exploitation, and neglect. As the UN's largest end to end supply chain entity, UNICEF leverages its global reach, market influence, supply chain expertise and partnerships with governments, civil society, private sector, industry, and other stakeholders to meet children's needs and protect their rights around the world.SD focuses on three result areas to maximize impact, scale, and effectiveness: strategic procurement; supply preparedness and response in humanitarian and fragile contexts; and supply chain optimization. To facilitate and accelerate progress toward these results, SD employs three change strategies: financing for supply and services, supply chain digitalization and supply chain localization. How can you make a differenceQuality assurance is a vital for maintaining high standards and ensuring that the needs of beneficiaries are met consistently with high quality products and services, whilst at the same time driving a culture of continuous improvement within UNICEF's supply chains. Ensuring compliance to standards and regulatory requirements are core aspects of quality assurance functions.Inspections and audits not only ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) andGood Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) as determined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other stringent regulatory authorities, they also uncover unanticipated risks, non-conformities and areas needing improvement, allowing UNICEF to address problems before they escalate and overall to improve efficiencies in our engagements with suppliers. Having the capacity to verify adherence to standards and regulatory requirements enhances the credibility of UNICEF supply operations, building trust with partners and stakeholders, and clearly demonstrates our commitment to quality.This position is embedded in the Quality Assurance and Policy Centre (QAPC), where teams have core responsibilities around the maintenance of a robust Quality Management System both internally and by our suppliers. UNICEF's product portfolio is aligned with UNICEF's programmes that aim to realize the Rights of Children. The scope of products and services covered by this position excludes the QA requirements of vaccines and other health products such as medical equipment, devices and consumables, but includes the GMP and GSDP requirements of medicines and therapeutic/supplementary nutritional products. The incumbent of this position acts as focal point for adherence to required GSDP standards in UNICEF warehousing and logistics operations in Supply Division (SD).The incumbent will be responsible for cutting edge technical support and advice in developing, reviewing and/or adopting QA policies around GMP and GSDP of Pharmaceutical and Nutritional Products included in UNICEF product portfolios. Quality Management Systems and regulatory reliance frameworks of both stringent and maturing regulatory authorities, the latter particularly in areas where UNICEF will be fostering a localisation agenda to move manufacturing closer to end-users. The position requires close collaboration with product specialists and procurement teams in UNICEF and in partner organizations, specialised technical working groups and other major stakeholders to harmonize QA policies and provide consistency and commonality in QA methods and requirements. The incumbent will lead the Quality Inspection Unit Pharma. Key functions, accountabilitiesand related duties/tasks:1. Acts as lead of the Pharmaceutical Inspection Unit. 2. Plan, coordinate and manage implementation of GSDP and related policy and procedural requirements.3. Lead the planning and development of pharmaceutical and nutritional product quality assurance and quality control plans.4. Conduct GMP inspections of pharmaceutical and nutritional products.5. Oversee quality assurance and quality control of pharmaceutical and nutritional products.6. Act as the responsible person for the handling of narcotic and psychotropic substances in UNICEF Supply Division. 7. Provides specialised advice, guidance and training to Supply Division centres, regional andcountry offices and partners. 8. Leads and/or supports as relevant the development, review, implementation and/ormaintenance of global and local QA policies. 9. Establishes new concepts of quality control.10. Represents UNICEF at international meetings, consultations and seminars.11. Manages and/or contribute to relevant partnerships and projects, support focal points.12. Any other relevant duties in accordance with the QAC workplan.If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Job Description To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? Minimum requirements:Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in pharmaceutical sciences and/or in QA discipline isrequired. BSc may in exceptional circumstances be acceptable, if the candidate has extensiveexperience in managing a GMP inspectorate or similar regulatory entity.Specialised training and/or professionally recognised qualifications in GMP and GSDP of pharmaceutical and or nutritional products.A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in a relevant area combined with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. This is applicable to internal (FT, Continuing and Permanent) staff only.Work Experience: At least 8 years of progressive and relevant professional experience in quality assurance of pharmaceutical and/or nutritional products in commercial, governmental or international organisations.Skills: Ability to supervise and direct a team of specialized staff Ability to establish harmonious work relationships in an international and multi-cultural environmentCurrent knowledge of latest developments and technologies applied in best-in-class quality assurance practices and quality control processes.Project management skills, including the ability to initiate and manage change in diverse environmentsAbility to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, translate high level requirements into working policies and plansAbility to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in writing as well as verbally, good knowledge sharing and training skillsGood computer skills, including internet navigation and use of MS Office applications required, use of digital tools to manage and/or generate detailed technical reports and outputs will be an advantage Knowledge or experience of SAP/VISION would be an advantage.Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.Desirables:Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.Knowledge of and/or experience in international collaboration in forums such as WHO Prequalification, Pharmaceutical Inspection Coordination Scheme (PICS) will be an advantage. Experience in Quality Management at managerial level and experience in working for an international organisation will be an advantage.Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. For every Child, you demonstrate...UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF ValuesUNICEF competencies required for this post are?(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3) Drive to achieve results for impact(4) Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6) Thinks and acts strategically(7) Works collaboratively with others(8) Nurtures, leads and manages peopleFamiliarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks:As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling.UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, sustenanceThe humanitarian and operational context in Venezuela continues to be characterized by high levels of complexity and structural fragility, with persistent challenges in access to basic services, food security, health, protection, and human mobility. These challenges disproportionately affect children, adolescents, and women, limiting community coping capacities and requiring sustained preparedness and a highly coordinated humanitarian response.UNICEF has a strong, established operational presence in Venezuela, with long-standing relationships with national and local authorities, civil society organizations, and communities, including in hard-to-reach and crisis-affected areas. UNICEF currently operates across 54 municipalities, supporting essential services for children and adolescents in health, nutrition, WASH, education, and child protection. This presence provides a critical foundation for early detection of risks affecting children, continuity of life-saving services, and rapid adjustment of programmes as conditions evolve. UNICEF also leads or co-leads key sectors, including WASH, nutrition, education, and child protection, giving the organization a central coordination role within the humanitarian system.In anticipation of a potential escalation, UNICEF has actively strengthened preparedness measures. A contingency plan has been developed to address the humanitarian needs of an initial caseload of 50,000 people, including 20,000 children, under a realistic and fundable scenario of US$5 million. The plan prioritizes continuity of life-saving services while accounting for operational constraints such as insecurity, movement restrictions, disruptions to electricity, communications and banking services, and the presence of armed actors. UNICEF has pre-positioned critical supplies, activated contingency activities within existing programme documents, and reinforced coordination with implementing partners to ensure operational feasibility in the early phase of a crisis. The operational burden and the need for agile decision‑making currently exceed the existing team's capacity, considering the significant staff separations in the last six months which have left the team understaffed.The temporary deployment of a Nutrition Specialist on mission status is therefore critical to immediately reinforce the Country Office's capacities and providing technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes/projects. How can you make a difference? Evidence Generation & Real-Time MonitoringReview and strengthen methodologies, tools, sampling, community-based screening approaches (e.g., MUAC), data collection mechanisms (digital and paper), information flows, quality assurance, storage, and protection.Map and consolidate data sources (programme, partner, government, inter-agency assessments; facility/community data; supply/stock data; AAP/feedback mechanisms; disability-inclusive indicators).Establish/enhance real-time monitoring of screening, admissions, treatment outcomes, service availability, and supply pipeline?prioritizing Severity 4 and 5 municipalities.Develop a light, field-friendly data dictionary, standardized SOPs, and a dashboard specification (e.g., Power BI/ActivityInfo/Kobo) with disaggregation by age, sex, disability status, indigenous identity, and mobility status (children on the move).Produce analytical briefs and visualizations (maps, trend charts) for decision-making, advocacy, and donor updates; ensure data quality checks, ethical safeguards, and Do No Harm.Strategy & Frameworks Adaptation for Acute Malnutrition (Severity 4 & 5)Reviewing existing conceptual frameworks and operational strategies (e.g., IMAM/CMAM, IYCF‑E, MAMI Care Pathway for small and nutritionally at-risk infants under 6 months and their mothers) to Venezuela's context, emphasizing low-access, hard‑to-reach, and mobile populations.Integrate inclusive approaches for indigenous peoples, children with disabilities, and children on the move, addressing linguistic, cultural, geographic, and accessibility barriers.Update protocols for screening, referral, admissions, follow-up, and discharge, aligned with national guidance and inter-agency/cluster standards.Review minimum service packages for health facilities and community platforms, with clear escalation pathways in Severity 4/5 settings.Programme Implementation Strengthening & Implementing ModalitiesSupport the amendment of the current WP, PD, or SPD with IP in alignment with the humanitarian response plan.Optimize implementation modalities with CBOs, NGOs, FBOs, community networks, and public institutions, including last-mile delivery and community-based outreach models.Establish or refine community screening and referral networks, including indigenous and migrant community leaders, women's groups, disability organizations, and youth networks.Strengthen supply planning & last-mile tracking (RUTF, anthropometric tools, counselling materials) with simple consumption tracking and stock-out alerts.Integrate nutrition with Health, WASH, Education, SBC (social & behaviour change), and Child Protection, including IPC (Infection Prevention & Control) and PSEA risk mitigation.Capacity Building for Implementing PartnersConduct rapid capacity needs assessment (facility and community levels).Develop and deliver modular training packages (IMAM/CMAM, IYCF‑E, disability-inclusive programming, AAP, safe data handling, community mobilization, rapid monitoring).Provide coaching and supportive supervision (in-person and remote), including on‑the‑job mentoring, case reviews, and quality improvement cycles.Produce job aids, checklists, referral flowcharts, and SOPs in Spanish, with culturally adapted visual materials for indigenous contexts.Partnerships & Alliances (UN, International Cooperation, Donors)Strengthen coordination with Nutrition Sector/Cluster mechanisms and inter‑sectoral groups (Health, WASH, Protection, Social Protection).Drive joint analysis, harmonized indicators, and response planning with UN agencies, INGOs/NGOs, academia, and government counterparts.Prepare talking points, situation updates, and evidence-based briefs for senior management, partners, and donors.Resource Mobilization & Donor EngagementDraft high‑quality fundraising proposals (theory of change, logframe, budget, procurement plan, risk matrix, MEAL plan, sustainability/transition) tailored to donor requirements.Contribute to detailed donor reports and visibility materials (stories from the field, photos with consent protocols, infographics).Participate in donor meetings/field visits as requested by the Representative/Deputy Representative. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have?Minimum requirements:Education:An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: nutrition, public health, nutritional epidemiology, global/international health and nutrition.Work Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in a developing country in one or more of the following areas is required: nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management, or maternal, infant and child health/nutrition care.Proven track record in inclusive programming (indigenous peoples, disability inclusion, migrant/IDP contexts).Experience with UN coordination/cluster mechanisms, inter‑agency planning, and donor proposal development.Language Requirements:Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian) or a local language is an asset.Desirables:Prior experience in Latin America/Caribbean or similar contexts is an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate...UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF ValuesThe UNICEF competencies required for this post are?(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3) Drive to achieve results for impact(4) Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6) Thinks and acts strategically(7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages peopleFamiliarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks:As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, all eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed atAll UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling.UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, hopeUNICEF in the State of Palestine works to uphold the rights of children to access essential services and protection, from early childhood through adolescence. Our objective is to ensure that every child in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, irrespective of background or circumstance, has an equal chance to fulfil their potential. Following the escalation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip, UNICEF is responding at scale with Education, WASH, Nutrition, Health, Child Protection and Multi-Purpose Cash, while preparing for return to learning for children across the State of Palestine to respond to the most precent and critical needs of children, while supporting the restoration of essential services.UNICEF is seeking a candidate for Research & Evaluation Specialist to lead comprehensive aspects of evaluation, research, assessments, and studies portfolio of UNICEF State of Palestine. Under the guidance of Chief Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (PME) with dotted reporting line to Evaluation Regional Advisor, Research & Evaluation Specialist provides technical and operational support to facilitate the overall planning, design, and implementation of the country office Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation & Research Plan (IMERP) and is responsible for managing and monitoring the implementation of IMERP within the country office, and where appropriate across offices, between agencies and with national and international stakeholders and collaborators.The Evaluation and Research Specialist plays a key role in designing, implementing, and promoting the use and wider learning through evaluations, research, studies, assessments and the Country Office's programme data. This role should also ensure all evaluative activities are carried out in alignment with UNICEF's mission, guiding principles, standards, commitments, and regulatory framework. Summary of Key Functions and AccountabilitiesThe incumbent is expected to lead and/or contribute to the following areas:1. Integrated Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Plan (IMERP) Ensure that the Country Office and national partners use a well-prioritized and realistic plan of research, and evaluative activities that will provide the most relevant and strategic information to manage the Area Programme toward achieving expected results while coping with emergencies. Update State of Palestine Office's Costed Evaluation Plan for the remaining Area Programme Document (APD) cycle, 2026-2027, in consultation with the chiefs of programmes, chief of PME, and the Deputy Representative, Programme.Monitor implementation of planned and ongoing IMERP studies, research and assessments by following up with programme focal points and updating the IMERP accordingly.Updating EISI, the global online evidence database and uploading reports as required for completed assignments.Liaise with programme focal points to disseminate evidence both internally and with external stakeholders.Support programmes in preparing high quality evidence-based Terms of References (ToRs) and fulfill institutional requirements such as Ethical Standards and Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals where applicable. 2. Assessment, Surveys and AnalysisEnsure that the Country Office's relevant programmes and national partners have timely and up-to-date knowledge and evidence based on evaluations, studies, and research to contribute to various assessments, analysis, and surveys.Integrate technical inputs and program insights while recognizing field-level constraints, to effectively support programs in adopting the most appropriate and optimal methodologies.Support the preparation and advancement of MICS with the national statistics bureau, regional office, and HQ.Ensure all assessments, surveys and analysis are aligned with the national and EU-World Bank-UN tripartite Rapid Damage Needs Assessment (RDNA) and Recovery frameworks.3. EvaluationEnsure that UNICEF-supported evaluations are designed and executed in line with UN quality standards, and that findings are promptly disseminated to stakeholders to enhance program performance and foster broader organizational learning.Coordinate closely with the Evaluation Office at HQ to lead the scoping, implementation, and completion of the Country Office's Level 3 Evaluation.Oversee and the manage the Country Office's key program evaluations?Cash Programme and Education Programme in the West Bank?ensuring their completion by March 2026.Lead the initial planning for thematic evaluations in alignment with the Country Office's Costed Evaluation Plan.Participate in technical evaluation for recruiting highly qualified and experienced individual consultants and/or firms for evaluations.Follow-up of all ongoing Evaluation Management Responses (EMR) in the EISI database to ensure that they are up-to-date.4. Research ManagementEnsure that UNICEF-supported research is designed and implemented according to established UNICEF policies and procedures, and the results are disseminated in a timely fashion to stakeholders to improve programme performance and contribute to wider learning.Support to programmes in developing ToRs, recruitment of consultants and quality assurance of deliverables for all research activities that will be active during the course of this assignment.5. Evaluation and Research Capacity DevelopmentEnsure that the evaluation capacities of the Country Office staff and national partners ? government and civil society ? are strengthened enabling them to increasingly engage in quality programme and project evaluations for programme performance and evidence generation.Lead the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education M&E Capacity Building Programmes, ensure the final report, protocols, data policy are endorsed by the line ministries, the final products from two capacity building programmes are nationally owned in 2026.Lead the M&E master's programme in partnership with a national university.Identify the emerging needs from the country office's staff, academia, government and CSOs related to the national capacity building on monitoring, evaluation and research. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have?Minimum requirements:Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in evaluation, economics, social sciences, public policy, statistics, development, or another relevant technical field.Experience: A minimum of five years of professional work experience in programme development and implementation with the main focus on evaluation, research, studies and assessment including data collection and analysis.Language Requirements: Spoken and written proficiency in English is required, proficiency in other UN languages, especially Arabic is an advantage. For every Child, you demonstrate...UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF ValuesThe UNICEF competencies required for this post are?(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people.Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks:As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female are encouraged to apply.This is required for all posts requiring a higher education degree. ?UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed atOnly shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process.The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates)Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."
This is a re-advertisement, candidates who have already applied do not need to re-apply.UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to a FutureUNICEF Supply Division (SD) works to ensure equitable and inclusive access to essential supplies and services for children and their families, in development, humanitarian and fragile contexts. As the UN's largest end to end supply chain entity, UNICEF leverages its global reach, market influence, supply chain expertise and partnerships with governments, civil society, private sector, industry, and other stakeholders to meet children's needs and protect their rights around the world. SD focuses on three result areas to maximize impact, scale, and effectiveness: strategic procurement; supply preparedness and response in humanitarian and fragile contexts; and supply chain optimization. To facilitate and accelerate progress toward these results, SD employs three change strategies: financing for supply and services, supply chain digitalization and supply chain localization. How can you make a difference?The purpose of this position is to lead the management of key areas in SD's portfolio of supply financing tools to support the timely availability of affordable essential supplies. Timely access requires good forecasting, planning, and adequate budgeting, financing, and execution on that financing. However, funding delays, market constraints, and other factors jeopardize systematic access and are a leading cause of commodity stockouts in countries. The position will lead the deployment of pre-financing interventions to help bridge these short-term funding gaps and deploy risk financing to improve access and market dynamics of these supply of critical essential commodities supplies. The position will oversee UNICEF's main tool for supply pre-financing and other supply financing interventions, the Vaccine Independence Initiative (VII), which is deployed to improve access to vaccines and other non-immunization commodities.The Senior Manager (Supply Financing) has the overall strategic management of the VII and other financing tools and will:• Building upon a well-established foundation and risk management process, take VII to the next level in terms of professionalization and sustainability.• Lead the internal and external work on expansion of VII and other bridge financing tools with the objective of helping improve operational timeliness for the provision of essential commodities and/or market dynamics, and improved domestic resource mobilization• Identify opportunities from both a country financing and market dynamics perspective that would benefit from a financing intervention, including by engaging with respective UNICEF SD business units and external partners. • Originate transactions from both a country-facing and markets-facing perspective which will utilize the VII and VII-enabled transactions, including on design and negotiation of terms with countries and suppliers. • Develop and pursue a smart risk management strategies, including with active recovery efforts for executed transactions to protect the VII capital base. • Oversee & monitor capital base utilization to optimize use for financing and reporting.• Manage a team that seamlessly executes on transactions and actively manages risks and opportunities. • Manage forecasting of demand for pre-financing and other financing interventions.• Coordinate the underwriting process and financial management of country-subscriptions (including efficient credit line applications and VII action plans are followed), ad hoc prefinancings special contracting ensuring the good stewardship of the VII.• Provide technical advice, guidance and design improved operational processes and systems improvements to ensure supply financing activities are compliant to UNICEF FRR, applicable financing agreements, and overall operational efficiency.• Lead day-to-day resource mobilization activities with donors and financing partners the VII.• Work with external partners (including other UN agencies) as a thought leader and collaborator on initiatives which can leverage VII's capabilities and support the strengthening of domestic resource mobilization activities.If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Senior Manager (Supply Financing), P-5.pdf To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have... Minimum requirements:Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration and any other related fields.A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in a relevant area combined with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. This is applicable to internal (FT, Continuing and Permanent) staff only.Work Experience:Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible managerial experience in complex and large operations involving planning and operation of financing initiatives and tools, for example loan facilities, revolving funds, credit facilities and sovereign financing and/or other innovative or alternative financing instruments. Demonstrated experience in markets, market dynamics, and/or analysis for health supplies. Demonstrated experience in engaging with countries on the mobilization of domestic resources and/or credit recovery processes. Experience in UN/UNICEF or other development agencies or Private Sector including: Capacity to diagnose and resolve multiple, concurrent problems; a conceptual and strategic analytical capacity. Knowledge of current trends, practices in specialized field of UNICEF work. Ability to articulate and conceptualise ideas and influence policies, strategies and priorities. Ability to plan, co-ordinate and manage multiple activities. Experience with project management work. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Desirables:Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.Vaccines, Partnerships, Domestic Resources, UN ExperienceRelevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. For every Child, you demonstrate...UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF ValuesThe UNICEF competencies required for this post are...(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3) Drive to achieve results for impact(4) Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6) Thinks and acts strategically(7) Works collaboratively with others(8) Nurtures, leads and manages peopleFamiliarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks:As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."
UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up! For every child, the right to an advocateIn Nigeria, UNICEF works in a complex humanitarian and development setting to fulfill and protect children's rights in partnership with the government, civil society, children, and families. UNICEF Nigeria is one of the largest UNICEF Country Offices globally - click the link to learn more about UNICEF in Nigeria:Click here to experience our country through the perspective of our colleagues by clicking on this Link Purpose of the post:Under the direct supervision of the Senior Health Manager/ Polio Team leader the Budget Specialist will be responsible for tracking, analyzing and reporting income and expenditures for Polio and other programmes, including donor contributions and will be accountable for analyzing the needs, preparation, management and monitoring of contributions, involving all sources of funds across outputs contributing to the overall management of funds in the health section. How can you make a difference?Tasks:1.Support Polio Budget analysis, and other outputs, focusing on achieving resultsIntegrate and analyze potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a wide variety of sources.Identify key, high-level trends across data sets.Recognize subtle inter-relationships among multiple issues and sees the potential effects on the overall system or process.Make logical, rational, well-reasoned and defensible judgment from the analyses.Liaise with RO/HQ (ORPG Rapid Response Team) and technical colleagues to dialogue and constantly inform the section chief on policies and guidelines on budget management.Use integrated knowledge on Polio response and other programme areas to discuss at partnership level and within UNICEF; to solve immediate problems but also place them into a wider context to come up with recommendations for the whole system.2.Supports the formulation of strategies and concepts:Support the program assistants to align contribution management with health and HIV programme outputs and strategies and develop medium to long-term plans for effective budget management contributing to the overall governance of the Section.Develop capacity building plans for strengthening the overall budget management of the section.Develop and revise the Health and HIV section budget, contribution and financial strategies with the sections vision and staffing structure ensuring it is coherent and meaningful.Influence the Resource Mobilisation strategies based on budget trend analysis for the section.3. Contribution management (Polio Surge and OBR budget planning, Budget allocation, monitoring)Participate in the development of the budget-related components of the Health and HIV section workplan including Polio, annual management plan, Resource mobilization and Partnership Strategy, including donor proposals.Monitor compliance and inform relevant output managers to ensure that fund management objectives and targets are on track, and that staff are aware of donor conditions.Ensure timely allocation of new grants to respective outputs in line with approved budget breakdown and donor conditions.Monitor grants expiry dates and in dialogue with the output managers and the section chief find solutions for proper utilization aligned with results.Monitor the utilization of regular Resources and Other Resources and produce regular updates for the Section.Support the capacity development of section staff to improve the description of expenditures that appear in financial reports.Retrieve information on costs of programme elements, such as staff and related costs, from automated files and compile them in standardized and customized reports.Enable an institutional memory within the section through development and maintenance of record keeping of OR allocations forms and emails related to RR allocation.Collect and analyze budget and financial data for programme/project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation purposes.4. Management of financial dashboard reports and Polio staffing quarterly dashboardMonitor allocation and expenditures trends; generate, prepare and share with members of the management team the financial progress reports adapted from VISION and bring to the attention of the Programme & Planning Specialist any deviations or delays for corrective measures.Prepare and timely submit monthly Management Indicator reports to the meetings of management team, including analysis on key programme indicators.Follow-up on agreed action during presentation of management reports.5. Management of financial reports related to resource mobilization and donor reportingSupport the preparation and review of financial reports to donors to ensure alignment with VISION reports and adherence to donor templates and guidelines.Prepare financial reports related to contributions in close coordination with the related programmes.Support the preparation and review of budgets in donor funding proposals in line with UNICEF financial rules and regulations.Support the preparation of budget related documentation and analysis as related to the fundraising function including income analysis and fundraising gaps.Support producing the Financial SitRep for the Emergency appeals. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have?Minimum requirements:An advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance/Accounts Management, or a related area of study is required.A minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: programme finance and budget management, operations, monitoring and reporting, public affairs, programme management, resource mobilization, external relations, or other relevant area is required.Experience in managing donors and partnerships and multi-year grants is required and experience in polio and immunization grant management is also required, and experience working with UN agencies is an asset.Fluency in English is required Temporary Assignment:UNICEF staff members holding fixed term, continuing, or permanent appointments who are considered to be on abolished post status may apply for this temporary position and, if selected with a start date before 31 December 2025, may take it up as a temporary assignment, in line with UNICEF guidance on separation due to the abolition of posts or staff reduction. They will retain their fixed-term entitlements but will not hold a lien to their abolished post. For other scenarios where a Temporary Assignment may be possible, please refer to Additional guidance on IP to IP temporary assignments after completion of the full TOD.pdf (accessible to internal staff only).The conditions of a temporary assignment, including relocation entitlements, will depend on the status of the staff member's original appointment and may be limited in accordance with applicable UNICEF policies, procedures, and practices in force. For every Child, you demonstrate...UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF ValuesThe UNICEF competencies required for this post are?(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (1)(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (1)(3) Drive to achieve results for impact (1)(4) Innovates and embraces change (1)(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)(6) Thinks and acts strategically (1)(7) Works collaboratively with others (1)Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children.All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks:As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable are encouraged to apply.Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advanced to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to EducationUnder the guidance and general supervision of the Deputy Representative, within the Partnerships Section, the Specialist assists in the support of an integrated project particularly in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation, support with donor reporting and resource mobilization and coordinate the synthesis of the integrated project work to strengthen political will in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives in the country, and enhance the organization's credibility and brand. How can you make a difference? Summary of key functions/accountabilities: Integrated Programme Coordination: Support the oversight of the work plan targets and financial components of the project to ensure synergy across the programme sections in a coordinated manner. Conduct regular meetings (quarterly/bi-annually) with programme teams to review that targets and financial use are on track. Ensure synergy and inter-sectorality within UNICEF programme areas for gaining efficiency. Donor Reporting and Resource Mobilization: Regular donor reporting and resource mobilization documents/products are consolidated, reviewed, edited and finalized. Ensure that the production of reporting and resource mobilization products and materials are timely executed to support the country resource mobilization strategy, as set out in the work plan. Update donor-related fundraising and information products including donor briefing pack factsheets and donor briefs. Consolidate, develop, edit and finalize donor reports. Proofread and edit other documents, including human interest stories, upon request. Monitoring and evaluation: Regular monitoring and evaluation activities are undertaken according to the work plan to ensure maximum impact. Ensure results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis. Provide technical support as necessary in organizing and managing annual/mid-year/mid-term/end term country programme reviews ensuring consistency with objectives and goals set out in the CPD and contribute to the Annual Management Plan. Monitor follow-up actions based on management decisions resulting from Country Office performance monitoring and evaluation. Support the programme components to effectively monitor and report on the intersectoral programme results, cross-sectoral programme component results and antenna office results to facilitate programme coherence and convergence where appropriate. Provide technical and operational support throughout the evaluation process by executing/administering a variety of technical, operational and administrative transactions, preparing related materials/documentations and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support evaluation results-based planning (RBM) and monitoring and assessing results. Support the development and sharing of visibility materials related to the project's implementation. Liaison on project implementation with WFP counterparts. Any other tasks assigned by senior management. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...Minimum requirements:Education: A university degree is required in one of the following fields: international relations, political science, communications, international development, or another relevant technical field, and/or any other relevant discipline is required. Experience: A minimum of two years' practical professional work experience in donor reporting and/or communication. Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset. Direct or indirect KOICA experience is an important advantage. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. Language Requirements: Fluency in French, English and Korean is required. For every Child, you demonstrate...UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF ValuesThe UNICEF competencies required for this post are...(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3) Drive to achieve results for impact(4) Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6) Thinks and acts strategically(7) Works collaboratively with others Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.Remarks:As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female are encouraged to apply.Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.UNICEF staff members holding fixed-term, continuing, or permanent appointments who are considered to be on abolished post status may apply for this temporary position and, if selected with a start date before 31 December 2025, may take it up as a temporary assignment, in line with UNICEF guidance on separation due to the abolition of posts or staff reduction. They will retain their fixed-term entitlements but will not hold a lien to their abolished post. For other scenarios where a Temporary Assignment may be possible, please refer to Additional guidance on IP to IP temporary assignments after completion of the full TOD.pdf (accessible to UNICEF personnel only).The conditions of a temporary assignment, including relocation entitlements, will depend on the status of the staff member's original appointment and may be limited in accordance with applicable UNICEF policies, procedures, and practices in force.Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.______________________________________________________________________
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.For every child, a digital future.About UNICEF Digital Impact Division (DID)Digital Impact Division (DID) is at the heart of reshaping how UNICEF delivers lasting results for children. We are committed to harnessing the full potential of emerging digital technologies to advance UNICEF's mission.DID works in close collaboration with regional Digital Impact teams and colleagues across headquarters divisions, regions, and country offices to leverage technologies and capabilities that accelerate progress on UNICEF's goals, strengthen community resilience, and expand access to essential digital services and information.Our mission is to enhance UNICEF's global digital impact by promoting equitable access to information and services, empowering communities to create lasting, positive change for children, and foster a more inclusive, interconnected, and sustainable world for every child, everywhere.About UNICEF Digital Inclusion (DI)UNICEF's Digital Inclusion programme supports governments and partners to improve equitable, affordable digital access for children, schools, and communities. The programme engages with regulators, operators, and public institutions to explore innovative approaches to connectivity, infrastructure governance, and digital public goods.How can you make a difference? Under the general guidance of the Digital Inclusion - Delivery Solutions Section Programme Manager and with matrix reporting to UNICEF Supply Division's Service Contracting Center Chief, the Market Development Manager will be responsible for:Strategic Leadership and Management:Lead a team of professionals to develop the market intelligence that will help to implement the school connectivity procurement strategy, including a Market Researcher, an African-based market development consultant, and a Data Scientist. Develop a strategy and associated work plan to increase industry participation and create government demand for DI and UNICEF's procurement tools and services.Monitor team performance, provide guidance, and evaluate achievements.Building demand for Digital Inclusion's procurement tools:Engage with governments to promote DI's procurement work and understand any obstacles they face to adopt DI's tools.Work with DI's Delivery Solutions team to adapt its approach considering governments evolving needs, new market trends, and changing ecosystem landscape.Build collaboration frameworks with global and regional multilateral organizations to generate synergies drive a common agenda in promoting more investment in and scaling procurement of school connectivity solutions.Technology and industry engagement:Lead the team's efforts in staying abreast with connectivity technology developments, ensuring that UNICEF's supply offer stays relevant and embraces fore-front technologies that align with DI's scale-up agenda.Keep an open dialogue with the industry to unearth supply side challenges and opportunities for the implementation of DI's procurement tools, and work with the Procurement Section team to make the necessary adaptations in their approach.Explore and evaluate innovative approaches for DI's procurement offer that have a strong potential for impact and scale.Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:Work with internal and external stakeholders to advance DI's procurement and scale up strategies, supporting the delivery work led by the Contract Manager.Engage with partners and financiers to support the development and implementation of a market acceleration plan to scale the provision of connectivity solutions for schools.Represent Digital Inclusion and UNICEF in discussions with key partners and events to advance DI's procurement work and agenda.Market Analysis and Innovation:Lead a market research agenda to inform procurement strategies and identify opportunities for innovation.Lead the development of quantitative models that support qualitative market research to inform action and estimate impact of DI's procurement work.Support the development of financing structures and mechanisms to improve market dynamics and reduce costs.Promote the commoditization of the Gigabyte for school connectivity to achieve cost efficiencies.Exploring and analyzing opportunities to deploy DI's connectivity procurement tools beyond schools, for instance in health facilities or community centers.Reporting:Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting achievements in creating a more enabling environment for the implementation of DI's procurement value proposition.Prepare reports, briefing notes, or other supporting documents presenting the results of custom analysis conducted by the team.**This is a temporary appointment available until 31 December 2026, possibility of extension is subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability to a maximum of 364 days**To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...Minimum requirements:Education:An advanced university degree (master's or higher) or MBA with a focus on Market Strategy, Telecommunications, Economics, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field.Work Experience:A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in the telecommunications sector, preferably with a focus on connectivity solutions.Previous experience working in digital inclusion and internet connectivity services in developing (or LMIC/MIC) countries, preferably in Africa, will be considered a strong asset.Demonstrated experience in the public or private sector, with a strong understanding of market dynamics and stakeholder mapping of the connectivity sector is an asset.Demonstrable experience in market analysis and modelling, competitive intelligence, and forecasting in the connectivity sector is an asset. Published research work on these topics is a strong asset.Prior experience working with governments, technology providers, and non-profit organizations in the connectivity sector is an asset.Skills:Proven experience in strategic planning, the ability to foster effective industry relationships, engaging in productive dialogue to influence key industry trends.The ideal candidate will have a history of collaborative work with industry associations, regulatory bodies, and key market influencers to shape the connectivity solutions landscape.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.For every Child, you demonstrate...UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF ValuesThe UNICEF competencies required for this post are...(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3) Drive to achieve results for impact(4) Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6) Thinks and acts strategically(7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.Remarks:As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. For effective collaboration, we encourage flexible working hours that accommodate different time zones while prioritizing staff wellbeing.All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.______________________________________________________________________
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, commitmentUNICEF's Legal Team supports the organization's business units around the world – our clients – by delivering strategic legal solutions through collaboration. We provide legal advice that is risk-informed, timely, responsive, and pragmatic. We empower clients and build their capacity to self-help. We proactively engage with to anticipate trends and challenges and develops systemic solutions, and we protect UNICEF by identifying legal, reputational and other risks, and helping to mitigate those risks. Our lawyers are located in several UNICEF locations, including Copenhagen where UNICEF's Supply Division is headquartered.Our team in Copenhagen supports UNICEF's Supply Division (as well as other business units globally) on a broad range of matters related to UNICEF's supply function (as well as other functions) ranging from commercial contracts to partnerships, disputes, and institutional matters.In 2024, UNICEF procured $US5.61 billion worth of goods and services for children in 160 countries and areas. UNICEF-procured supplies are critical in providing for children's health, education and protecting them from abuse, exploitation, and neglect: UNICEF procures vaccines to immunize 45 per cent of the world's children under 5 years old; invests in equitable access to ready-to-use-therapeutic food and closing the gap in malaria prevention with the malaria vaccine; and convenes governments, industry and other stakeholders to builds innovative partnerships. See https://www.unicef.org/supply/reports/unicef-supply-annual-report-2024 How can you make a difference? To address a short-term absence in our team, we seek to hire a Legal Affairs Specialist under a temporary appointment (TA) to join the Legal Team for six (6) months.Under the overall guidance of the Senior Legal Affairs Specialist in Geneva and the direct supervision of the Legal Affairs Specialist in Copenhagen, the Legal Affairs Specialist (TA) will provide guidance and advice on institutional and commercial procurement, donor agreements and contracts related to programme support and project implementation to ensure adherence to organizational financial, procurement, contracting and legal policies, rules and procedures; and to ensure that the organization is protected from legal exposure.Members of the UNICEF Legal Team are expected to be open-minded and resourceful, responsive, and dynamic, transparent and approachable, and clear and authoritative. The overall direction of the Legal Team is set by the Chief Legal Counsel in New York.The Legal Affairs Specialist (TA) will:Advise and provide support on developing and negotiating long term arrangements, contracts and other legal instruments, agreements, and arrangements (including but not limited to contracts with vaccine and other manufacturers and service providers), identifying risks and possible mitigation strategies by reference to the organization's parametres for negotiation, and its regulatory framework.Assist in advising on the legal dimensions of establishment, structure and implementation of UNICEF collaborations with external partners including but not limited to other UN organisations (including international financial institutions), civil society, and the private sector (such as, by way of example only, in connection with the design and establishment of UNICEF shared value partnerships) by developing draft agreements and term sheets, identifying risks and possible mitigation strategies and undertaking ther related tasks under the guidance of more senior members of the Legal Team.Advise on the resolution of disputes, particularly those disputes involving possible liability for the Organisation in relation to supply transactions under the guidance of more senior members of the Legal Team.Assist in advising on the legal interpretation of decisions, regulations, rules, procedures, and pertinent administrative instructions.Support the design and implementation of new and existing knowledge management and professional development initiatives.Support the training and other knowledge sharing initiatives of the Legal Team with a focus on Supply.Conducting other duties as directed.The Legal Affairs Specialist (TA) will be expected to:Take ownership of matters; proactively highlighting potential issues and present possible solutions to more senior members of the Legal Team. This involves taking ownership and having sense of accountability over your portfolio as a whole, consciously answering the need for creativity and resourcefulness in all situations (i.e. show initiative, be proactive, create and use networks, think outside the box). Support more senior members of the Legal Team in taking leadership in action and being responsive with clients. This involves communicating with the client regularly, maintaining high levels of responsiveness to the client, keeping your supervisor regularly informed and seeking their input and guidance appropriately, managing the expectations of the client and knowing when to escalate.Take charge – be responsible and be accountable, proactively seeking support of more senior members of the Legal Team when needed. This involves:taking a risk-based approach, prioritizing and, where matters warrant your investment, taking a forward-looking strategic approach - demonstrating coherence, rigor and thought over your matters;being pro-active in stakeholder management, and following up on outstanding matters and queries; being resourceful, for example, use networks to unlock matters. Exercise good judgement on emerging challenges, especially where there is a need to escalate so as to avoid or overcome an impasse and involve your supervisor in a timely manner.To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...Minimum requirements:Education: A minimum of a post-graduate university law degree (for example. LL. B post-graduate; LL.M.; J.D.) in a relevant field of law (e.g. international law, commercial law) or equivalent is required; or, at the discretion of the Chief Legal Counsel, a first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years' of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law in a relevant field is required (e.g. international law; commercial law). Experience in a law firm, in private practice or as in-house counsel, or in an international organization (UN and international financial institutions, development banks, regional banks) is highly desirable.Skills: A constructive and client-oriented approach to resolution of problems is required.Excellent research, legal writing and drafting skills are required.Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills, excellent interpersonal skills with staff at all levels, and the ability to work with utmost discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters are required.Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in another language, particularly one of the other official languages of the United Nations is highly desirable (Chinese, Arabic, Russian, French, Spanish). Desirables:Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. For every Child, you demonstrate...UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF ValuesThe UNICEF competencies required for this post are...(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3) Drive to achieve results for impact(4) Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6) Thinks and acts strategically(7) Works collaboratively with others [add the 8th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role]. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.Remarks:As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.UNICEF staff members holding fixed-term, continuing, or permanent appointments who are considered to be on abolished post status may apply for this temporary position and, if selected with a start date before 31 December 2025, may take it up as a temporary assignment, in line with UNICEF guidance on separation due to the abolition of posts or staff reduction. They will retain their fixed-term entitlements but will not hold a lien to their abolished post. For other scenarios where a Temporary Assignment may be possible, please refer to Additional guidance on IP to IP temporary assignments after completion of the full TOD.pdf (accessible to UNICEF personnel only).The conditions of a temporary assignment, including relocation entitlements, will depend on the status of the staff member's original appointment and may be limited in accordance with applicable UNICEF policies, procedures, and practices in force.Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.______________________________________________________________________