Im Zuge einer Nachfolgeregelung aufgrund Pensionierung suchen wir per 01.06.2025 oder nach Vereinbarung eine unternehmerisch denkende Führungspersönlichkeit als Abteilungsleiter*in Bildung, Austausch, Forschung/Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung, 80% Ihre Aufgaben In dieser Funktion sind Sie federführend in der Entwicklung und Implementierung von Strategien zur Stärkung und Weiterentwicklung unserer internationalen Lerngemeinschaft. Sie entwickeln, planen, steuern und vermarkten unsere verschiedenen Angebote: Dazu gehören im Bereich Bildung unsere nationalen und internationalen Bildungsangebote zu den Themen interreligiöse und transkulturelle Friedensförderung, Gendergerechtigkeit, Religion & Entwicklung sowie Dekolonialisierung. Im Bereich Austausch sind dies unsere kulturellen Austauschprogramme und -projekte für junge Erwachsene, im Bereich Forschung die Führung des historischen Forschungsarchivs der Basler Mission. Sie führen ein 10-köpfiges Team, mit welchem Sie die Verbindung unserer beiden Handlungsfelder Internationale Lerngemeinschaft und Internationale Zusammenarbeit weiter stärken. Sie repräsentieren Mission 21 insbesondere gegenüber den Reformierten Kirchen der Schweiz und der weltweiten Kirche. Ebenso pflegen Sie den Kontakt zu Universitäten und weiteren relevanten Stakeholdern. Sie arbeiten mit bei der Identifikation geeigneter Finanzierungsquellen Ihres Bereiches. Als Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung arbeiten Sie eng mit Ihren Abteilungskolleg*innen, den Stabsstellen und der Direktion zusammen. Das finden Sie bei uns Eine sinnstiftende, inspirierende, herausfordernde und abwechslungsreiche Aufgabe, ein kollegiales Team, ein internationales Umfeld, fortschrittliche und familienfreundliche Anstellungsbedingungen sowie einen Arbeitsplatz mitten in der Stadt und doch im Grünen. Kontakt Wir freuen uns auf Ihre online [Bewerbung](https://www.publicjobs.ch/bewerben/~applyID8586), Myriam Pellet, Leiterin Personal, Mission 21, Missionsstrasse 21, 4009 Basel, Telefon +41 (0)61 260 22 73. Fragen beantwortet Ihnen gerne Jochen Kirsch, Direktor, Telefon +41 (0)61 260 23 06. www.mission-21.org Sie bringen ein Studium in Theologie, Kultur- oder Sozialwissenschaften sowie Kenntnisse des schweizerischen Bildungsmarktes mit. Sie verfügen über Erfahrung im Bildungsmanagement, in der Personalführung sowie über Fachkenntnisse in unseren Themen. Kompetenzen in der Erwachsenenbildung im Bereich globales Lernen und idealerweise Erfahrungen in der internationalen Entwicklungszusammenarbeit runden Ihr fachliches Profil ab. Sie haben einen starken Bezug zur reformierten Kirche Schweiz. Ihre ausgeprägten Kommunikationsfähigkeiten (in Deutsch und Englisch, weitere Sprachen willkommen) lassen Sie effektiv mit verschiedenen internen und externen Stakeholdern zusammenarbeiten.
Per 1. Februar 2025 oder nach Vereinbarung suchen wir in unserer Abteilung Internationale Beziehungen eine engagierte Persönlichkeit oder zwei Persönlichkeiten, falls sie sich diese Aufgaben im Job-Sharing teilen, als Head of Asia Desk, 75 - 100% (oder im Job-Sharing). Das machen Sie bei uns In dieser Funktion verantworten Sie die thematische und strategische Weiterentwicklung des Kooperationsprogramms mit unseren Partnerkirchen und -organisationen in Indonesien, Malaysia und Hongkong. Sie arbeiten eng mit der Koordinatorin in Indonesien zusammen, analysieren unsere Projekte, planen und verantworten das Budget und nehmen notwendige Anpassungen in der strategischen Ausrichtung vor. Dabei behalten Sie die Anbindung an die internationale Lerngemeinschaft von Mission 21 im Blick. Administrativ verantworten Sie zwei Funktionen im Asienprogramm in Finanzmanagement & Compliance sowie die Programmkoordination in Basel und Indonesien. Sie wirken proaktiv mit bei der Mittelbeschaffung in und ausserhalb der Schweiz, arbeiten Projektanträge aus und fördern die Positionierung und Vernetzung von Mission 21. Das finden Sie bei uns Es erwartet Sie eine vielseitige, herausfordernde Aufgabe in einem dynamischen internationalen Umfeld, flexible Arbeitszeiteinteilung, Home-Office, grosszügige Sozialleistungen. Die Stelle ist vorerst auf 2 Jahre befristet. Ihr Kontakt Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung an [Bewerbung](http://www.publicjobs.ch/bewerben/Head-of-Asia-Desk,-75---100%--(oder-im-Job-Sharing)/~applyID8558). Myriam Pellet, Leiterin Personal, Mission 21, Missionsstrasse 21, 4009 Basel. Telefon direkt: 061 260 22 73 Für weitere Informationen steht Ihnen Frau Katharina Gfeller, Abteilungsleiterin Internationale Beziehungen zur Verfügung. Telefon: 061 260 21 44, katharina.gfeller@mission-21.org (ab 06.01.2025) www.mission-21.org Sie verfügen über eine fundierte Ausbildung (Uni, FH) sowie langjährige Erfahrung in der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit. Zudem haben Sie Lebens- und Arbeitserfahrung in Asien, vorzugsweise Indonesien, gesammelt. Wir erwarten Expertise im Umgang mit aktuellen Instrumenten des wirkungsorientierten Programmmanagements, eine Sensibilität für lokal verankerte Entwicklungsprozesse sowie Erfahrung in der Personalführung von multikulturellen Teams. Themenbereiche wie Gendergerechtigkeit, interreligiöse Friedensförderung und Stärkung der Zivilgesellschaft interessieren Sie. Sie verstehen die Stärken von glaubensbasierten Organisationen in der Internationalen Zusammenarbeit und vertreten diese überzeugend. Sie schätzen eine selbständige Arbeitsweise, sind initiativ und kommunikativ. Sie verfügen über verhandlungssichere Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse; Indonesischkenntnisse sind von Vorteil.
The Skills Development Team provides technical expertise and support for internal and external clients in advisory services, training, and research, assures the quality of implementation, fosters innovation, and engages in knowledge sharing in its fields of expertise. It engages in discussions and a regular exchange in internal and external networks, and we are passionate about contributing to thought leadership and the positioning of the organisation in the field of Skills Development. Our understanding of Skills Development includes the core topics of Initial Vocational Education and Training including the link to basic education, Labour Market Insertion, and Upskilling and Reskilling (Lifelong Learning). The team of currently five advisors provides thematic leadership on key areas in our field. We work in close contact with our practitioners and experts working on projects within the organisation in six regions, and we meet regularly for interesting thematic exchanges as part of our global core working groups. To complement our dynamic and ambitious team in Zurich, we are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, outgoing and client-oriented person who can cover the breadth and manage the diversity of Skills Development and Labour Market Insertion projects as a versatile team member in the role of a Senior Advisor for Skills Development, starting 1 March 2025 (or by agreement). Responsibilities - Provide technical support, strategic guidance, and technical backstopping of project teams in the field of Skills Development for current and prospective internal and external clients. - Contribute to the identification of trends and thematic areas where skills development products and solutions are needed, and support positioning Swisscontact's thematic expertise within and outside the organisation. - Lead and support business development - Assume leadership for thematic area of "green skills and jobs": (virtual) community of practice facilitation, provision of technical inputs and reviews, concept development, documentation of good practice, support to monitoring tools, etc. - Contribute to the development of training and capacity building sessions/courses and deliver these to internal and external audiences. - Mentor and support other team members (e.g. interns) when required - Postgraduate degree in Education, Vocational Education and Training (VET), Labour Market Sociology/Economics or equivalent. - At least 6 years of project implementation experience, in technical advisory and support to projects in development cooperation, of which preferably 4 years based in developing countries in the field of VET and/or Labour Market Insertion. - An established network that includes Swiss VET development cooperation actors. - Proven experience in business development incl. bid proposal writing. - Proven experience in carrying out applied research incl. evaluations in the field of VET and/or labour market insertion. - Strong understanding of Market Systems Development (MSD) is an asset. - Consultancy experience incl. established client relationships is an asset. - Working level (spoken and written) in English and French is required, German is a strong asset. Additional languages are an asset. - Excellent communication, digital, interpersonal and intercultural skills. - Flexibility and willingness to frequently travel internationally. - Business-oriented, self-starting, dynamic, and ambitious personality. - Candidate must be in possession of working permit for Switzerland at the time of application. Swisscontact offers attractive working conditions in an international and multicultural context. We see our work as a joint effort in an agile organizational culture: mutual respect, trust and teamwork. We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents in English or German: letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, diplomas and references. Please apply exclusively via the [online application portal ](https://emea2.softfactors.com/job-opening/fjvffpbagnpg-yTAZznNy3KldVZXcVr#!/?lang=en#/?lang=en)until 13th January 2025.
Per 15.02.2025 oder nach Vereinbarung suchen wir für 6 Monate resp. 12 Monate in Basel eine*n Praktikant*in Gender Focal Point (40-50% oder 80-100%) Ihre Aufgaben - Recherchen zu aktuellen Themen (z.B. Ernährungssouveränität, gendertransformative Programmarbeit) in allen Abteilungen - Erstellen von Content für die Kommunikationskanäle (Website, Newsletter) - Unterstützung bei der Durchführung von Online-Events im internationalen Netzwerk - Protokollführung (Advisory Board on Gender Justice, Gender Focal Point Netzwerk) - Mitarbeit beim Fonds für Gendergerechtigkeit (Thema Sexualisierte Gewalt und Ernährungssouveränität im Jahr 2025) - Je nach Pensum Projektmitarbeit und organisatorische Unterstützung der Stabsstelle Frauen und Gender (z.B. Pflege von Adressen im CRM) Sie finden bei uns - Einblicke in alle Tätigkeitsfelder von Mission 21 (Internationale Zusammenarbeit, Bildung und Marketing) - Praxiserfahrung im wirkungsorientierten und konfliktsensitiven Programmmanagement der IZA sowie Gender Mainstreaming - Flexible Arbeitszeiten, eine grosszügige Home-Office Regelung, attraktiver Arbeitsort im Herzen von Basel - Branchenübliche Praktikumsentschädigung - Pensum/Dauer nach Vereinbarung: Bei 80-100% beträgt die Dauer 6 Monate, bei 40 – 50% 12 Monate Kontakt Wir freuen uns auf Ihre [Bewerbung](https://www.publicjobs.ch/bewerben/~applyID8469), Frau Myriam Pellet, Leiterin Personal, Mission 21, Missionsstrasse 21, 4009 Basel. Telefon direkt: 061 260 22 73 Für weitere Informationen steht Ihnen Frau Dr. Barbara Heer, Leiterin Stabsstelle Frauen und Gender, barbara.heer@mission-21.org oder Telefon +41 (0)79 737 73 14 zur Verfügung. www.mission-21.org - Studium (mind. fortgeschrittenes BA-Studium) in einem verwandten Fach (z.B. Ethnologie, Geschlechterforschung, Changing Societies, African Studies) - Hohe Sensibilität für Geschlechterfragen, Interesse an Themen wie Männlichkeiten und Gender Mainstreaming - Erfahrungen in interkulturellen oder internationalen Kontexten - Selbständige Arbeitsweise und Flexibilität zur Zusammenarbeit mit verschiedenen Abteilungen - Sichere Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse
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. 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 personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, education The UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA) is committed to advancing the rights of all children in South Asia, particularly the most disadvantaged. It provides support to eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Through its advisory and leadership roles, UNICEF ROSA holds a strategic position to influence policies, strategies, and programming at both national and sub-national levels across South Asia. Even before COVID-19, South Asia had the highest number of out-of-school children (OOSC) and adolescents, with 93 million girls and boys affected. Additionally, the region accounted for 31% of the global total of children living in learning poverty. Six out of 10 children in South Asia were unable to read and understand a simple text by the age of 10 or master foundational numeracy skills?let alone the digital and socio-emotional skills needed for meaningful employment, personal well-being, and active participation in society. In alignment with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, UNICEF's vision for education is that "every child learns," as articulated in its Strategic Plan 2022?2025 (Goal Area 2: "Every child, including adolescents, learns and acquires skills for the future") and the 2019?2030 Global Education Strategy ("Every Child Learns"). This vision is built around three interrelated goals: (i) equitable access to learning opportunities; (ii) improved learning and skills for all; and (iii) enhanced learning and protection for children in emergencies and transitions. UNICEF ROSA works to ensure that girls and boys, especially the most disadvantaged, acquire the skills they need in inclusive, equitable, safe, relevant, and high-quality learning environments. This includes supporting South Asia Country Offices in foundational learning, one of four priority areas for UNICEF's acceleration efforts in the region. How can you make a difference? As Education Specialist, you will support the Regional Education Advisor (REA) in providing capacity building, technical assistance, quality assurance, and high-level policy and programme planning support related to education systems strengthening. Hence improving the quality of learning and skills in South Asia, in both development and humanitarian contexts. You will also provide technical assistance to Country Offices in designing and implementing activities focused on assessing, monitoring, and improving learning outcomes in the region, particularly to accelerate foundational learning for the most disadvantaged children and adolescents. This will include supporting Country Offices in the large-scale implementation of the most cost-effective policies and practices, such as teacher capacity development in structured pedagogy and targeted instruction, mother tongue instruction, equitable digital learning solutions, community system strengthening, social accountability, and improved and better-utilized learning assessments. In this important role, you will also contribute to resource mobilization and the development and preparation of the regional education programme and will be responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on programme progress. Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks will include: 1. Management and Advisory Support 2. Technical Leadership, Strategic Guidance, and Support to Country Offices Programming 3. Learning Assessment, Evidence Building and Knowledge Management 4. Partnerships and Resource Mobilization If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Education Specialist, P-4 , FT, UNICEF ROSA - VA.pdf To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? Minimum requirements: Education: - An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Education, Economics, Social Sciences or another field relevant to international development. Work Experience: - A minimum of eight years of progressively relevant professional work experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education at the international level, some of which is preferably in a developing country, is required. - Demonstrated experience with fundraising and resource mobilization. Knowledge and experience working with the Global Partnership for Education is an asset. - Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and management. - Knowledge of learning assessment and education quality indicators is desirable. - Knowledge of digital learning solutions (including for teacher capacity development) is desirable - Knowledge of Excel, Visual Basic for Applications and statistical package software, e.g. Stata, SPSS and specialized assessment / Rasch analysis software such as ConQuest is an asset. - Experience working in the UN, other international development organization or a Ministry of Education is an asset. Language Requirements: - Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a South Asian language or of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset. Desirables: - Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. 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 Values The UNICEF competencies required for this post are? - Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2) - Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2) - Works Collaboratively with others (2) - Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2) - Innovates and Embraces Change (2) - Thinks and Acts Strategically (2) - Drive to achieve impactful results (2) - Manages ambiguity and complexity (2) Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits. According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. 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's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates and persons with disabilities 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 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 Position - Application and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation) 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 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, EDUCATION If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children and youth entitled to an education in emergencies, we would like to hear from you. Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is the first global multilateral fund dedicated to supporting education for children and youth in countries affected by wars, disasters and crises. It was launched at the World Humanitarian Summit in 2016 by a broad coalition of international aid agencies and public and private donors to usher in faster and more sustainable education responses in crises settings. ECW inspires political commitment to financing education in humanitarian contexts, catalyzes financial resources, facilitates joint programming between humanitarian and development actors, empowers local partners and seeks to strengthen quality and accountability. ECW is hosted by UNICEF. The Fund is administered under UNICEF's financial, human resources and administrative rules and regulations, while operations are run by the Fund's own independent governance structure that provides strategic guidance and oversight to its investments. ECW's day-to-day activities are carried out by a Secretariat under the direction of the ECW Director. ECW Internship Programme offers qualified and eligible students/graduates the opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in international development work in education under the direct supervision of the GM team under the Finance and Operations section at the ECW Secretariat. How can you make a difference? Purpose of the internship: Under the guidance of the Chief of Finance and Operations and the direct supervision of the Programme Funding Manager, The GM team is seeking the two intern(s) who will provide technical and operational assistance to various processes in grant-making including administration of grants-related data, tracking of reports and requests, coordination with ECW grantees and partners, analysis of assurance activities, and facilitation of ECW's knowledge management. Main duties: - Administering grants-related data: Entering and organizing grants-related data in the ECW Grants Database (DB) under the guidance of Information Systems Manager and provide a set of data or analysis thereof to ECW Secretariat staff and grantees upon request. - Organizing grants-related files: Filing and organizing grants-related documents such as reports and contracts in the repository of the Grants DB. - Tracking reports and requests: Registering and tracking reports and requests from grantees and ensuring they are correctly filled out and cleared by relevant colleagues of ECW Secretariat. - Coordinating with ECW Secretariat staff and grantees: Responding to a variety of grants-related inquiries from ECW Secretariat staff and grantees while also collecting essential information from them to facilitate the grant-making processes. - Analyzing reports on assurance activities: Analyzing reports related to assurance activities such as spot check, audit, and micro-assessment, and preparing a brief summary of the findings with suggested actions. - Facilitating knowledge management: Managing and improving ECW knowledge management site for internal learning purposes by collecting information from relevant ECW Secretariat staff. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? - Be at least 18 years old at the time of application. - Be enrolled in a degree programme in an undergraduate or graduate school or have graduated within the past two years. - Have an academic background in any of the following: - Business administration and international (humanitarian) development. - Accounting and financial management, with emphasis on not-for-profit business. - Other social science specializations that require quantitative methodology. - Be proficient in English (speaking, writing & reading) up to the highest standard. Fluency in French is also required (DELF B2 level or above). - Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by university records. - Have no immediate relatives (e.g., father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office or in the ECW Secretariat. - Are not disqualified under the UNICEF Child Safeguarding Personnel Standards (DHR/STANDARDS/2019/001), or as amended. ECW is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all national, religious, and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. We expect remote online work to be the standard but successful candidates must be able to commit to being online during Geneva working hours. Office space is available in New York and Geneva based on discussion. Applicants who are in the USA or Switzerland at the time of application (for the US with a valid OPT/CPT if international student) are personally responsible for arranging any visa or immigration requirements, covering the entire period of their internship. The internship is full-time (35 hrs) and working hours are flexible and set-up in mutual discussion with the supervisor considering existing study commitments. Interns will be associated with the ECW Secretariat Finance and Operations section under which Grants Management team sits. Interns may take up to 2.5 days per month off work for any reason, including for medical reasons. The stipend will be reduced for any absence beyond this quota. Deadline for applications: December 26th, 2024, at midnight NY eastern standard time (EST) ECW is looking for two interns in total. Expected starting date: between January and February 2025. Preferred duration: at least 6 months; 26 weeks. An internship may be terminated by either party, with a notice period of at least two weeks. Interns will receive a stipend based on their location. USD 1,700 per month in the following offices: New York, Geneva, and Copenhagen; or 70% of the monthly salary of the GS level 3 step 1 in all other the duty stations. ECW follows UNICEF's rules and regulations in human resources management. Applicants are encouraged to read the FAQs on the UNICEF Internship program ? which apply also to ECW ? available at these links: INTERNSHIPS-Start your career with UNICEF or For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are... - Builds and maintains partnerships - Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness - Drive to achieve results for impact - Innovates and embraces change - Manages ambiguity and complexity - Thinks and acts strategically - Works collaboratively with others. During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here. 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 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 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. Remarks: UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This Position - Application and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation) 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. 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 personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit [our website](https://www.unicef.org/) to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, ... a champion Every child has the right to an education in a protective environment so that they can learn, grow and develop the skills, and confidence they need to lead healthy and productive lives. Schools have the potential to be transformative in promoting positive social norms and gender equality. But for too many girls and boys around the world, school is a place of violence and fear. Physical, sexual and psychological violence in and around schools affects children and young people everywhere. Violence is often a result of unequal gender and power dynamics. Girls and boys experience different forms of violence. Girls are more likely to experience psychological bullying, sexual violence and harassment; boys more likely to experience corporal punishment and physical violence. Disabled children are more often three times as likely as their peers to suffer physical violence in schools, and girls with disabilities are up to three times at greater risk of rape. Violence hampers learning and is detrimental to children's well-being. It decreases self-esteem, reduces attendance, lowers grades, and leads many children to drop out of school altogether. Whether sexual exploitation for grades, corporal punishment in the classroom or bullying and harassment, all forms of violence in schools can and must be prevented. It is both the right and the smart thing to do – morally, socially and economically – as it enhances a child's chances of staying in school, increases their ability to fulfil their potential and breaks the cycle of violence. Safe to Learn is a global initiative launched in 2019 to catalyse commitments and evidence-based action to end violence in and through schools by 2030. It works to improve learning outcomes and better leverage investments in education towards violence prevention and response. Safe to Learn brings together a powerful coalition of partners (currently 14) from education, child protection, health, gender, and social and behaviour change. Together, Safe to Learn partners leverage each other's strengths and unique expertise to ensure that every child can learn safely. The Safe to Learn programme is managed and implemented from the Global Education and Adolescent Development and Participation section with UNICEF Headquarters. How can you make a difference? The Safe to Learn initiative focuses on creating safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environments by preventing violence, bullying, and discrimination in educational settings, while promoting gender-transformative education. Serving as a catalyst for inclusive education, the initiative is supported by the Safe to Learn Secretariat, which provides coordination, technical guidance, and knowledge management for stakeholders. Reporting to the Senior Adviser (Management, Advocacy, and Partnerships), the Programme Manager will play a pivotal role in implementing Safe to Learn initiatives, developing strategies to end violence in and around schools, coordinating partners, managing knowledge and research, and influencing global policy to advance safe and inclusive learning environments. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have to... The Programme Manager for Safe to Learn is responsible for strategic leadership, programme development, and implementation to address violence in schools and foster safe learning environments. This includes defining priorities aligned with UNICEF's Strategic Plan, developing programme proposals, managing partnerships, and integrating initiatives across sectors. The role entails mobilizing and managing grants, while ensuring coherence and effectiveness in collaboration with stakeholders. The manager provides technical guidance to country offices, regional offices, and partners, develops resources like toolkits and training materials, and contributes to policy development and capacity building at country levels. Advocacy and networking are key components, involving engagement with governments, donors, UN agencies, and NGOs to promote safe learning environments and secure sustainable partnerships. Additionally, the Programme Manager focuses on innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building to institutionalize best practices and ensure cutting-edge approaches are applied in tackling violence in schools. This includes organizing global and regional training initiatives, disseminating lessons learned, and driving sustainable interventions. The role also involves rigorous management, monitoring, and reporting, such as supervising staff, establishing work plans, managing resources efficiently, and evaluating programme impacts to refine strategies. By ensuring alignment with organizational standards and donor commitments, the manager supports impactful results and maintains transparent communication with stakeholders through regular reporting and advocacy efforts. The following minimum requirements: Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, human development, economics, psychology, sociology or another relevant technical field is required. Work Experience: - A minimum of 8 years of professional experience work experience at national and/or international levels in education programme management, with a focus on policy development, planning, and monitoring. Desirables/Assets - Extensive experience in cross-sector collaboration, advocacy, and partnership building, particularly in the context of education reform, violence in schools, and child protection. - Good understanding of child protection systems and social norms, with a particular focus on school-based violence. - Demonstrated ability to lead technical and strategic discussions with multiple stakeholders, including government officials, education experts, and UN partners. - Knowledge of UNICEF policies and programmes is a plus, particularly programmes that address school-based violence. - Solid understanding of Social and Behaviour Change approaches. - Previous experience working with UNICEF or other UN agencies and national government ministries is an asset. Language Requirements: - Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is considered 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 Values](https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values) The UNICEF competencies required for this post are... - Builds and maintains partnerships - Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness - Drive to achieve results for impact - Innovates and embraces change - Manages ambiguity and complexity - Thinks and acts strategically - Works collaboratively with others Familiarize yourself with [our competency framework](https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF's_Competency_Framework.pdf) and its different levels. 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](https://www.unicef.org/careers/equity-inclusion-and-diversity-unicef), 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](https://www.unicef.org/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing), including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and [reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-provides-reasonable-accommodation-job-candidates-and-personnel-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: Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. 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. 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