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, Equality The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens addressing inequity not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations. How can you make a difference? Purpose for the job: Reporting to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction, and is responsible for leading, managing and supervising all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and HIV. Summary of key functions/accountabilities: Managerial leadership - Establish the section's annual work plan with the social policy team. Set priorities and targets and monitor work progress to ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards. - Establish clear individual performance objectives, goals and timelines; and provide timely guidance to enable the team to perform their duties responsibly and efficiently. Plan and ensure timely performance management and assessment of the team. - Supervise team members by providing them with clear objectives and goals, direction and guidance to enable them to perform their duties responsibly, effectively and efficiently. Improving data on child poverty & vulnerability for increased use for policy and programme action - Oversees the collection, analysis and user-friendly presentation of data on multidimensional and monetary child poverty, including strengthening national capacity to collect routinely, report and use data for policy decision-making. - Provides timely, regular data-driven analysis for effective prioritization, planning, and development; facilitates results-based management for planning, adjusting, and scaling-up specific social policy initiatives to reduce child poverty. - Analyzes the macroeconomic context and its impact on social development, emerging issues and social policy concerns, as well as implications for children, and proposes and promotes appropriate responses in respect of such issues and concerns, including government resource allocation policies and the effect of social welfare policies on the rights of children Strengthening social protection coverage and impact for children - Develops social protection policies, legislation and programmes with attention to increasing coverage of and impact on children, with special attention the most marginalized. Identifies, generates and presents evidence to support this goal in collaboration with partners. - Promotes strengthening of integrated social protection systems, providing technical support to partners to improve the design of cash transfers and child grants and improve linkages with other social protection interventions such as health insurance, public works and social care services as well as complementary services and intervention related to nutrition, health, education, water and sanitation, child protection and HIV. - Undertakes improved monitoring and research around social protection impact on child outcomes, and use of data and research findings for strengthening programme results. Improving use of public financial resources for children - Undertakes budget analysis to inform UNICEF's advocacy and technical assistance to Ministries of Finance, planning commissions and social sector ministries to improve equitable allocations for essential services for children. Works with sector colleagues to build capacity to undertake costing and cost effectiveness analysis on priority interventions to help inform policy decisions on child-focused investments. - Identifies policy options for improved domestic financing of child-sensitive social protection interventions. - Undertakes and builds capacity of partners for improved monitoring and tracking of public expenditure to support transparency, accountability and effective financial flows for essential service delivery, including through support to district level planning, budgeting and public financial management as well as facilitating community participation Strengthening capacity of local governments to plan, budget, consult on and monitor child-focused social services. - Where the national decentralization processes are taking place, collaborates with central and local authorities to improve policies, planning, budgeting, consultation and accountability processes so that decisions are child-focused and service delivery more closely respond to the needs of local communities. - Collaborates with the central and local authorities to strengthen capacity on quality data collection, analysis for policy development, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring of essential social services, with emphasis on community participation and accountability. 6. Strengthened advocacy and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy - Oversees the correct and compelling use of data and evidence on the situation of children and coverage and impact of child focused services – in support of the social policy programme and the country programme overall. - Establishes effective partnerships with the Government, bilateral and multilateral donors, NGOs, civil society and local leaders, the private sector, and other UN agencies to support sustained and proactive commitment to the Convention of the Rights of the Child and to achieve global UN agendas such as the Sustainable Development Goals. - Identifies other critical partners, promotes awareness and builds capacity of partners, and actively facilitates effective collaboration within the UN family. 7. UNICEF Programme Management - Manages and coordinates technical support around child poverty, social protection, public finance and governance ensuring it is well planned, monitored, and implemented in a timely fashion so as to adequately support scale-up and delivery. Ensures risk analysis and risk mitigation are embedded into overall management of the support, in close consultation with UNICEF programme sections, Cooperating Partners, and governments. - Ensures effective and efficient planning, management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the country programme. Ensures that the social planning project enhances policy dialogue, planning, supervision, technical advice, management, training, research and support; and that the monitoring and evaluation component strengthens monitoring and evaluation of the social sectors and provides support to sectoral and decentralized information systems. 8. Providing management and representation in the Trinidad and Tobago sub-office - Coordinate the Trinidad and Tobago sub-office team for the delivery of the country programme of cooperation and advocacy for child rights. - Promote teamwork of personnel in Trinidad and Tobago to ensure harmonization, linkages, collaboration and synergy within the country and ensure that personnel are provided sufficient information, guidance and support to perform and deliver results according to organizational standards of efficiency, accountability and integrity. - Represent UNICEF at government, UN meetings, and partnerships meetings in Trinidad and Tobago, and provide/coordinate UNICEF inputs for the delivery of the results and advocacy for child rights. - Provide the sub-office cost requirements for operationalization, and identify human resource requirements, potential partnerships, and on-going staff development needs to respond to the situation in Trinidad and Tobago. - Act as the Security Focal Point for UNICEF personnel in Trinidad and Tobago and ensure that personnel are provided sufficient information and guidance. Impact of Results: The strategic and effective advocacy, planning and formulation of social policy programmes/projects and the achievement of sustainable results, contributes to the achievement of goals and objectives to create a protective environment for children and thus ensure their survival, development and well-being in society. Achievements in social policy programmes and projects in turn contribute to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have... - An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field. - A minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience is required. - Experience working in a developing country is considered as a strong asset. - Background and/or familiarity with emergency is considered as a strong asset. - Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) [UNICEF Values](https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values) 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) During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: [competency framework here](https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF's_Competency_Framework.pdf). 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 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's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are interested, please do kindly upload the following documents online. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 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Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit [www.worldbank.org](http://www.worldbank.org/).

The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development.

On March 5, 2020, the Board of Executive Directors at The World Bank approved measures to enhance the World Bank's accountability system by establishing a new independent Accountability Mechanism ('AM'), which houses both the existing Inspection Panel and the newly established Dispute Resolution Service.

The Inspection Panel was created in September 1993 by the Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank. It is an independent accountability mechanism for people and communities who believe they have been or will likely be adversely affected by a World Bank financed project. The Panel carries out independent investigations of Bank-financed projects to determine whether the Bank is in compliance with its operational policies and procedures and reports related findings to the Board of Executive Directors. It is an impartial fact-finding body, independent from the Management of the World Bank.

This position, Senior Social Development Specialist, is a compliance role located within the Inspection Panel. The position will report to the Inspection Panel Chair on technical and substantive matters and to the Accountability Mechanism Secretary (AMS) on administrative matters.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. Others will be appointed on a renewal 2 year Term appointment.

The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

 

Roles & Responsibility
 
The Inspection Panel is recruiting for a Senior Social Development Specialist, who has a combination of deep technical expertise, as well as experience as a social specialist. The individual should have the demonstrated ability to work both as a subject matter expert as part of a team and as a task team leader for specific cases and projects. As a task team leader, the individual should also be able to demonstrate that they have successfully taken responsibility for operational requirements in relation to cases or projects. 

The candidate should have practical experience in managing social assessment processes and in designing and implementing mitigation measures specifically in the context of applying social standards and safeguard policies. The candidate is also required to have a deep knowledge of the World Bank, IFC or other bilateral or multi-lateral development institutions and direct experience in the interpretation and application of social standards. Ideally this experience would include the interpretation and application of environmental and social standards from the assessment of compliance of projects with such standards in relation to a complaint from project affected persons. 

In this context, the Senior Social Development Specialist's responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Taking on the role of a TTL (Task Team Leader) as the leading compliance officer in relation to a particular case or request, as assigned by the Chair of the Panel and supporting the Lead Panel Member and Chair in relation to this. This TTL role includes:
 o Being the interface between the Requesters and the Inspection Panel, ensuring appropriate communication takes place with potential requesters regarding concerns raised both prior to the request becoming a formal complaint and once a complaint has been lodged;
 o Leading the preparation and analysis of background documents of the assigned cases as part of the eligibility and investigation phases including providing guidance and direction to junior staff;
 o Leading the preparation and organization field visits for both eligibility and investigations by providing guidance and direction to junior staff, consultants and the Program Assistant and ensuring all logistical arrangements are in place. This includes, but is not limited to, organization of meetings with all stakeholders, hiring of vehicles, hiring of interpreters, hiring and management of consultants and ensuring a travel risk assessment is in place, etc. 
 o Being the Compliance Staff Lead in drafting initial Panel reports such as draft eligibility reports, Investigation reports, Notices of Registration/non-registration in line with the agreed format and precedence set by previous Panel reports on cases;

• Providing expert review on Panel documents and reports, with a focus on social perspectives and with the ability to analyze complex issues. As part of this reviewing role, the candidate will be expected to have the ability to assess findings and identify inconsistencies in the context of compliance to Bank Social Policies/standards and requirements;

• Providing expert counsel and advice to Panel Members with regards to Social policy application and interpretation, in the formulation of formal recommendations to the Board of Executive Directors, as well as in the preparation of Panel reports and documents;

• Providing in-depth research on a wide variety of topics and ensuring analytical papers and findings are presented accurately, succinctly and in a timely manner. The candidate will also be expected to provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff in this regard;

• Displaying a demonstrated understanding of and interest in accountability and the unique role the Inspection Panel occupies in the Bank in relation to the Board, Management, Requesters and civil society and thus contributing to policy discussions, policy documents and strategies on the Panel related work and mandate; 

• Demonstrating an investigative mindset to research, analyze, triangulate and fact check information from a variety of sources as part of an investigation or similar process and the ability to review allegations of harm and develop findings in relation to the different stages of the Panel's investigative process; 

• Conducting extensive document reviews and field and/or office staff interviews and reviews of facility or site inspections to investigate complaints to determine compliance with social policies;

• Travelling to project areas to provide support and technical advice to the Panel on complex cases; ensuring careful records keeping as part of the impartial fact-finding process;

• Assisting the Panel through the review, summary, and analysis of Bank documents (including the application of World Bank social policies) and presenting these in a logical and clear format; 

• Working with the Panel to identify and interact with experts to be retained by the Panel for investigations and providing input to the Panel as needed;

• Leading the drafting of Panel reports and contributing to the development of high-quality work products that clearly and logically frame the issues that are raised in the report; 

• Following up and researching Bank financed projects that have been reviewed or investigated by the Panel, including reviewing progress in the implementation of Management Action Plans (MAPs) submitted by Management with regard to Panel investigations;

• Undertaking research and distilling lessons from the Panel's case work and findings relating to environmental and social safeguards and working with the Panel Members and other staff to develop Advisory Reports in a format as decided by the Panel to Bank staff, Management, and offices of the Executive Directors; 

• Performing, at the request of the Panel Members, detailed research and analysis, and drafting documents on topics related to Panel's activities or policy papers and on other procedural changes in the Bank policies and procedures, and accurately presenting relevant facts, comments and findings; 

• Leading and conducting outreach activities, as agreed by the Accountability Secretary and Chair of the Panel; 

• Interacting with Requesters, Project Affected Persons (PAPs), CSOs, NGOs and other stakeholders, but also with Bank Management and the Board;

In the performance of the above responsibilities and with regards to the annual performance setting objectives, the Senior Social Development Specialist will work under the guidance and supervision of the Panel's Chairperson and Panel Members.

 

Selection Criteria

• A Master's and/or PhD degree in a social science related subject and at least 8 years of relevant experience;

• Familiarity with international social development issues and challenges in developing countries. Field and/or work experience in developing countries is a plus;
 
• Thorough knowledge of the World Bank Group's or equivalent multilateral development bank's organizational structure, operations, policies, practices, procedure and specifically its Environmental and Social Framework;

• Demonstrated ability to analyze a complex range of social issues and interpret how environmental and social standards are applied in the context of complex or ambiguous issues; 

• Strong report writing and reviewing skills. Ability to produce high quality work under pressure; 

• Strong research and analytical skills to analyze and synthesize information from diverse sources and to draw conclusions from the available data;

• Ability to handle complex issues and to operate effectively in challenging field situations;

• Proven ability to show initiative and be a self-starter as well as work constructively as a team member; 

• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, NGOs, the private sector, international organizations, development partners and/or with the government would be an advantage;

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines; and a high degree of initiative;

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances, organize and prioritize deliverables, and maintain attention to detail;

• Strong interpersonal, listening and communication skills including the ability to relate well with a wide range of internal and external parties;

• Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a small multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team with minimal supervision;

• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely in spoken and written English. Additional language skills are desirable;

• Enthusiasm for, and commitment to development work; willingness to travel.

 

[Full set of World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O)

 

[World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O)

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories.

 

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Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for providing technical support to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all stages of social policy programing and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results.
2024-03-08T14:30:00Z
Programme and Policy|Social Policy
570267
 

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, a future of hope and prosperity.

How can you make a difference?

Under the general supervision and guidance of the Chief Social Policy, the Cash Transfers Specialist oversees the implementation, monitors, evaluates, and improves the delivery of UNICEF, MSAM, and Dutch Embassy cash transfers (HCTs) program Cash Plus Care in Benin.

The Cash Transfers Specialist is responsible for the following functions: 

- Oversight of Cash Plus Care Implementation
- Cash Plus Care monitoring and evaluation.
- Cash Plus Care reporting, knowledge management, and capacity building.
- Cross-cutting social policy areas
Specifically, the Cash Transfers Specialist performs:

Oversight of Cash Plus Care Program implementation

- Conducts operational analysis of cash transfer programs, including registration, payment, verification exercises, etc., to identify areas of poor performance, and bottlenecks, and identify solutions.
- Liaises regularly with all key organizational stakeholders ? internal and external ? through the established coordination mechanisms to ensure follow-up actions at the respective levels are taken.
- Disseminates UNICEF's Cash plus Care-related guidance, SOPs, and tools as well as, where appropriate, inter-agency strategies and operational guidelines.
Cash Plus Care monitoring and evaluation. 

- Coordinates and supports payment verification and other elements of the Cash Plus Care program's monitoring according to the established monitoring frameworks and schedules.
- Documents field experience including new models of implementation and programmatic approaches, joint programs delivery and coordination, and others for subsequent dissemination.
- Ensures that all risk-related systems are maintained, and risk mitigation measures are in place per corporate Cash Plus Care risk management processes.
Cash Plus Care reporting, knowledge management, and capacity building.

- Ensures that all program documentation is in place and that all required reports are prepared and submitted according to the schedule or on demand.
- Produces knowledge management products for cash transfer programs documenting good practices and lessons learned.
- Delivers bespoke or larger group capacity building on cash transfers both internally, within the country office, and externally. This may include running workshops, often in a multistakeholder environment, that lead to stakeholders' feeling of ownership of Cash Plus Care interventions.
Cross-cutting social policy areas 

- Supports the correct and compelling use of data and evidence in support of the humanitarian cash transfer program, the social policy program, and the country program overall.
- Assesses how specific vulnerabilities are tied to multifaceted aspects of poverty and the contribution social protection has on reducing exclusion, to mainstream inclusion, particularly as it relates to gender, disability, and migration. Works towards gender- gender-responsive-transformative, disability-inclusive, and migrant-inclusive systems by integrating the inclusion lens into humanitarian cash transfer programs.
- Develop approaches to identify social and behavioral change needs and undertake interventions for meaningful accountability to affected populations and community engagement.
- Monitors current technological trends and new modalities of working applicable to Cash Plus Care versus current and emerging needs to assess their role and match their potential applicability for enhanced outcomes for children.
 

Impact of Results

The effective delivery of social cash transfers is a key output of the country office's program and contribution towards the results under Goal Area 5 of UNICEF's strategic plan. It also contributes to results in other areas (health, education, water and sanitation, nutrition).

Effective humanitarian program delivery will increase the credibility of the UNICEF country office's programming and partnerships for children's rights at all levels, including subnational.

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

Education

- An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Public Health, or another relevant field.
Experiences

- A minimum of four years of professional work experience in the design, implementation, and management of humanitarian assistance programs, including cash transfer experience, is required.
- Experience in cash transfer program design and management and policy advocacy is required.
- Experience working in emergency contexts is required.
- Background, familiarity, and/or knowledge of mainstreaming specific programs of delivering cash in emergencies into the larger social protection system is a strong asset.
Language Requirements

Fluency in French is required. Knowledge of another official UN language, particularly English, 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

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.

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 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.

Remarks:

UNICEF's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female are encouraged to apply.

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 are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees who 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.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. 


 

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Entrée en fonction : 01.05.2024

Durée : 12 mois

Taux d'activité : 100%

Lieu de travail : Nouakchott, Mauritanie avec des missions au Mali et au Burkina Faso

Statut : Non accompagné

 

Délai d'envoi des candidatures : Terre des hommes ne fixe pas de délai de candidature pour ce poste, le recrutement est ouvert jusqu'à ce que la position soit pourvue.

 

Tdh :

La Fondation Terre des hommes (Tdh), dont le siège est à Lausanne et le bureau à Zurich, est la plus grande organisation suisse de défense des droits de l'enfant. En 2022, nous avons soutenu 2.6 millions d'enfants et membres de leurs communautés dans le monde, en concentrant nos efforts sur la santé maternelle et infantile, les enfants et jeunes en situation de migration et l'accès à la justice. Nous avons formé des personnes qui ont à leur tour soutenu 4.5 millions d'enfants et membres de leurs communautés supplémentaires.

 

Contexte :

La Fondation Terre des hommes (Tdh) est présente en République Islamique de Mauritanie depuis 1984 et bénéficie d'une grande reconnaissance et crédibilité auprès des partenaires institutionnels et associatifs. Tdh développe ses projets autour du renforcement du système de protection, à travers ses programmes Accès à la Justice et Migration et l'expertise Protection Transversale. Les actions mises en œuvre en Mauritanie par Tdh sont :

 

· Structurelles : à travers un appui technique et qualitatif au niveau des acteurs de la protection institutionnels et communautaires, par la connaissance du système, le développement de formations adaptées sur la base des Procédures Opérationnelles Standardisées (POS).

· Directes : via l'appui aux bénéficiaires (accompagnement protecteur de l'enfant et réinsertions professionnelles) et aux Organisations Communautaires de Bases (formation, accompagnement, appui technique). Un partenariat privilégié avec l'Association des Femmes Cheffes de Famille (AFCF), permet d'accompagner individuellement les enfants à besoin de protection. Un nouveau partenariat avec l'Association Mauritanienne des Droits de l'Homme (AMDH) permet de soutenir les acteurs de défense des droits humains (formation et mise en réseau).

 

Principales responsabilités :

 

· Sous la supervision de la Coordonnatrice Régionale Accès à la Justice et de la Cheffe de Délégation, il/elle est responsable de la définition, mise en œuvre et suivi de la stratégie du programme A2J en Mauritanie. Il/elle veillera à assurer un développement et un pilotage contextualisé du programme A2J. Il/elle a une responsabilité majeure dans les orientations stratégiques, le pilotage et les résultats du programme.

· Sous la supervision du Portfolio Afrique et de la Coordonnatrice Régionale Accès à la Justice, il/elle est en charge de la mise en œuvre directe du Projet Multi-Pays ProdHec (Mauritanie, Mali, Burkina) au niveau régional, en coordonnant le travail des chef.fe.s de projet des trois pays pour que les objectifs soient atteints dans les délais fixés auprès du bailleur. Il/elle est responsable de produire les rapports annuels et de fournir les informations nécessaires au bailleur et aux partenaires.

· Il/elle est responsable de la gestion et de la supervision de l'équipe Accès à la Justice et du respect des Politiques RH de Tdh. L'équipe du Programme A2J comprend quatre collaborateurs sous sa supervision hiérarchique. Le nombre de membres de l'équipe placés sous la responsabilité du Coordinateur.rice A2J est susceptible de varier.

· Il/elle garantit une mise en œuvre de qualité des projets A2, dans le respect des délais et en cohérence avec les standards et normes de qualité du programme régional A2J et dans le cadre des standards de qualité et de redevabilité globaux de Tdh.

· Il/elle pilote la recherche de fonds dans son domaine (identification et formulation de nouveaux projets dans le domaine de l'A2J) veillant à une implication des partenaires dans toutes les étapes.

· Il/elle avance et coordonne le dialogue et la mise en réseau avec les acteurs clés du pays. Il/elle assure des partenariats dynamiques aux niveaux stratégique et opérationnel (partenaires institutionnels, société civile, académique).

· Il/elle est responsable du renforcement des capacités dans son domaine, en s'assurant que les équipes A2J de Tdh et nos partenaires maitrisent la Théorie du Changement du Programme et ses approches phares. Il/elle sera en charge aussi de contribuer à l'élaboration de guidances adaptées pour l'opérationnalisation de ces approches.

· Il/elle contribue également à la production et à la consolidation de l'expertise sur l'A2J en Mauritanie. Il/elle collabore avec l'équipe régionale A2J et les membres de l'équipe du Hub Régional pour s'assurer que les projets sont alignés avec les autres secteurs d'intervention et qu'ils présentent des solutions novatrices aux problématiques identifiées sur le terrain.

 

La fiche de poste détaillée sera partagée avec les candidat.e.s sélectionné.e.s pour entamer le processus de recrutement.

 

Profile :

 

Education :

Diplôme universitaire en droit, en sciences criminelles ou en sciences politiques.

Un master pertinent au poste sera une valeur ajoutée.

 

Experience & Compétences:

· Au moins 5 ans d'expérience à un poste de gestion de programme ou poste similaire, idéalement en Afrique ou en MENA.

· Expérience avérée en coordination, y compris à l'échelle internationale.

· Expérience avérée dans les thématiques liées à la justice et à la protection de l'enfance.

· Expérience avérée en matière d'appui institutionnel et de représentation, y compris devant les autorités gouvernementales.

· Forte expérience dans le développement de stratégies ainsi que de partenariats locaux

· Expérience antérieure pertinente et excellentes compétences en gestion des ressources humaines et en leadership

· Connaissance avérée de l'accès à la justice pour les enfants en particulier et de la protection de l'enfance en général (y compris les normes d'intégration du genre au minimum dans le secteur).

 

 

Langues:

· Excellentes compétences linguistiques en français.

· La maîtrise de l'anglais ou de l'espagnol est une valeur ajoutée.

 

IT :

Maîtrise du package Microsoft Office

 

Conditions :

· Contrat expatrié de droit suisse,

· Salaire brut mensuel de 4600 à 5000.- selon expérience x13 (+ Retenue AVS pour candidat Suisse).

· Assurances, maladie, accident, rapatriement.

· 25 jours congés/an.

· Billet d'avion AR/an.

· Logement et transport local.

 

 

 

Code Global de Conduite et Politiques de la Gestion des Risques de Tdh :

· S'engage à respecter le Code Global de Conduite et à reporter systématiquement toute violation au Code à travers la procédure de signalement de Tdh : éveiller les consciences au sein de la Fondation sur la violence et les abus, et les droits qui en découlent, à l'égard des enfants, des membres des communautés et de nos propres employés

· S'engage à respecter les Politiques de la Gestion des Risques, incluant : les politiques de Sauvegarde (Politique de Sauvegarde de l'Enfant, Politique contre la Protection de l'Exploitation et des Abus Sexuels, Directive sur les Comportements Abusifs au Travail), Politique de Sûreté/Sécurité et Politiques Anti-Fraude/Corruption et de Prévention contre le Financement des Activités Criminelles

· S'engage à réduire le risque d'abus en élaborant une culture de management ouverte et éclairée au sein de l'organisation et dans notre travail auprès des enfants et des communautés dans lesquelles nous intervenons

 

 

Nous vous offrons un travail passionnant et varié, utile et porteur de sens, au sein d'une équipe qui souhaite faire la différence pour des enfants en situation de grande vulnérabilité.

 

Avons-nous suscité votre intérêt ? Vous avez envie de relever ce défi ?

 

 

Procédure :

Merci de postuler directement en ligne : http://www.jobs.net/j/JGJmLrWr?idpartenaire=20469

Seuls les dossiers complets (CV + lettre de motivation) postés sur notre site officiel seront traités. Les documents supplémentaires (diplômes, certificats de travail, etc.) seront demandés ultérieurement. Nous contacterons uniquement les dossiers sélectionnés pour la suite du recrutement. En effet, en raison du grand nombre de candidatures reçues, il nous est difficile de répondre personnellement à chaque candidat. Merci pour votre compréhension.

Pour toute question, veuillez svp vous référer à la FAQ en dessous des annonces.


Solidar Suisse kämpft für faire Arbeit, demokratische Mitbestimmung und soziale Gerechtigkeit weltweit. In über 60 Projekten auf vier Kontinenten setzen wir Solidarität in die Tat um. Im Auftrag unserer Spenderinnen und Spender beseitigen wir auf weitsichtige und unerschrockene Weise Missstände und eröffnen benachteiligten Menschen neue Perspektiven und Möglichkeiten.

Aufgrund eines internen Wechsels suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine*n

 

Acquisition Officer 70%

 

Deine Hauptaufgaben umfassen:

- Definition und Weiterentwicklung von effizienten Strukturen für Akquise innerhalb von Solidar Suisse.
- Sichtung von Mandats- und sonstigen Ausschreibungen (Screening Web & Ausschreibungsplattformen CH, EU...).
- Unterstützung der Kontaktaufnahme und -pflege der lokalen Koordinationsbüros (Kobüs) mit Geldgebern vor Ort.
- Unterstützung der Kobüs bei der Aufstockung der institutionellen Mittel in Übereinstimmung mit den Strategien und Kapazitäten von Solidar Suisse.
- Koordination und Qualitätssicherung von Mandatsbewerbungen (Biddings) in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Headquarter (HQ) und den Kobüs.
- Mitschreiben an Proposals: Textpassagen und Grafiken entwickeln. Aufbereiten von Solidar Grundbausteinen für erfolgreiche Proposals. Verantwortung für die termingerechte Eingabe von Finanzierungsbewerbungen bei Geschäftsleitung und Geldgebern.
- Knowledge Management: Unterstützung beim Aufbau und Sicherung von Kapazitäten zur Verbesserung der Akquise und Programmverwaltung, insbesondere für EU, USAID, BMZ und UN-Agenturen. Konsolidierung/Aufbereitung internen Wissens.
- Errechnen von budgetären Zielwerten. Dokumentation der erfolgten Bewerbungen (Biddings)

Du bringst mit:

 

- Eine Ausbildung im Bereich der Internationalen Zusammenarbeit oder verwandten Feldern (Universität/Fachhochschule)
- Mehrjährige Berufserfahrung im Feld der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit und /oder in der Humanitären Hilfe (Nothilfe-, Wiederaufbau) einschliesslich Erfahrung in der Umsetzung von Mandaten für internationale Geber.
- Sie verfügen über einen nachgewiesenen Leistungsausweis in der Akquisition von Geldern internationaler Geber (z.B. EU, USAID, DEZA, DFID, SIDA, BMZ, etc.).
- Sie verfügen über ausgezeichnete Deutsch-, und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift und haben einen klaren und präzisen Schreibstil. Zusätzliche Kenntnisse der französischen, spanischen und portugiesischen Sprache sind von Vorteil.
- Sie sind es gewohnt, unter Druck zu arbeiten und enge Fristen einzuhalten.
- Erfahrung im Projektmanagement und Vertrautheit mit professionellen Standards und Instrumenten, inkl. Antragstellung und Berichterstattung
- Erfahrung und Kompetenz im Umgang mit Finanzen
- Führungserfahrung, Loyalität und hohe Sozialkompetenz
 

Wir bieten:

 

· Eine interessante, abwechslungsreiche Stelle in einem engagierten und professionellen Team, ein herausforderndes Aufgabenfeld in einer lebendigen Organisation mit viel Dynamik und Power und einer offenen Organisationskultur

· Fortschrittliche Anstellungsbedingungen

· Attraktiver Arbeitsplatz an zentraler Lage im Herzen vom Kreis 5 in Zürich in frisch umgebauten, modernen Büroräumlichkeiten

 

Wenn Du Dich für diese herausfordernde Beschäftigung in einem motivierten Team begeistern kannst, freuen wir uns auf Deine Bewerbung.

Deine Bewerbungsunterlagen sendest Du bitte bis spätestens 18. März 2024 an bewerbungen@solidar.ch

 

Bei spezifischen Fragen wende Dich bitte an Klaus Thieme, Leiter Internationale Programme, (klaus.thieme@solidar.ch)

 

Tel: +41 44 444 19 19 / [solidar.ch](http://www.solidar.ch)

 

 

Für diese Vakanz berücksichtigen wir keine Bewerbungen von Personalvermittlern.
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, An opportunity

This post reports to the Chief of Public Finance and Local Governance (PFLG) unit, Social Policy and Social Protection, Programme Group, UNICEF HQ. The incumbent will work closely with the Senior Advisor of Immunization Financing in the health Programme Group, UNICEF HQ. 

UNICEFs Public Finance and Local Governance (PFLG) Unit covers work areas that seek to influence the mobilization of revenues, equitable design of budgets at national/ federal and local levels, and their efficient and effective utilization to improve the well-being of children. UNICEF's interventions are anchored in Article IV of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) which commits state parties to invest, to the maximum extent possible, available resources towards the implementation of children's rights.

UNICEF's work on public finance and local governance also aims to influence regional and global processes/ initiatives related to financing for development including climate and humanitarian financing so that they take into consideration the best interests of the child. These include the upcoming 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, SDG financing initiatives, debt and tax reforms, and a wide range of social sector financing initiatives. At regional and country level, the PFLG team works to influence public financial management reforms and practices that strengthen social sector spending and contributes to SDG aligned budgeting as guided by the CRC, Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA) on financing for development and the Paris agreement. In doing this, the team collaborates closely with the broader UN System, international financial institutions, civil society organizations, think tanks and various arms of governments working in across all sectors in humanitarian and development contexts.

 

Purpose of the post

This post aims to support UNICEF's mission in advancing the rights of every child through strategic interventions to improve the size and quality of social sector spending with a particular focus on health and to ensure public financial management systems are responsive to the practical and strategic needs of children, especially the most deprived in both humanitarian and development settings. Through this role, UNICEF aims to contribute to adequate and sustainable universal health financing including critical services such as immunization and also equitable access to other essential services such as social protection, education, child protection, early childhood development, water and sanitation, and nutrition.

The incumbent will provide technical advisory services, including through thought leadership, knowledge management, advocacy and capacity development support to UNICEF teams at HQ, regional and country offices as well as partners in health financing, and also support the global design and implementation of a new Public Finance for Children (PF4C) framework and related interventions. The ultimate objective is to contribute to the creation of an enabling environment for universal health coverage and delivery of other essential services to children at-scale, equitably and sustainably. It is expected that the incumbent will commit an estimated 50 percent of their time to strengthening health financing systems. Accordingly, the position will routinely liaise with health sector colleagues at UNICEF HQ and also with relevant staff and partners at regional and country levels.

The post is global; the incumbent is therefore expected to lead networking, partnership and collaboration with experts and institutions involved in social sector financing, and public financial management more broadly from a child rights perspective. These include the Inter-Agency Task force on Financing for Development, Integrated National Financing Framework partners, and International Finance Institutions, such as the World Bank and the IMF, donors, civil society organizations and other United Nations agencies.

 

How can you make a difference?

Technical Guidance and Support for delivering the PF4C work across sectors

- Provide technical leadership and capacity development across social sectors to UNICEF regional and country offices and partners for the scaling up of UNICEF's PF4C work globally in line with the revised PF4C framework.
- Provide advisory support, quality assurance and oversight in the development and delivery of PF4C programme activities across sectors at HQ, regional and country office levels.
- Support development of guidance document, technical notes and tools where gaps exist to improve social sector financing.
- Provide specialized technical expertise and capacity development to governments and other partners in the reform of Public Financial Management (PFM) systems related to selected social sectors/ policy areas such as health, education, social protection, nutrition, child protection, social inclusion, and WASH.
- Provide guidance on how fiscal policies and budgets can be effectively used to improve equity in social services delivery especially in critical areas, such as health.
Knowledge management, networking and collaboration between and across countries

- Through engagement across sectors, maintain the global database of sector initiatives, especially on health, and good practices to inspire other countries,
- Regularly monitor key progresses and developments on sector financing with potential to scale up.
- Facilitate learning and networking between and across countries on social sector financing.
- Support health and immunization related taskforces and teams on key emerging financing issues and product development, including an immunization budget database, and with a special focus on addressing financing challenges for primary health care and community health and nutrition workers.
Research and evidence generation

- Initiate and support research on relevant topics, including on fiscal space analysis, sector financing and spending reviews, bottleneck analysis
- Facilitate collaboration with research and academic institutions to strengthen social sector financing
- Collect, repackage and disseminate relevant research papers, articles and other publications to inform programming by Social Policy and sector colleagues.
Advocacy and partnerships

- As the global technical expert for social sector financing, develop and maintain collaboration with the sector teams and focal points in support of sector financing agendas on key area such as health, nutrition, early childhood development, social protection, including shock responsive, child protection, education and WASH
- Support investment case-making and advocacy for reforms to strengthen PFM systems especially to improve investments in neglected areas such as immunization, nutrition and child protection.
- Lead strategic engagements with partners involved in sector financing such as WHO, the World Bank, Gavi, Centers for Disease Control and Early Childhood Development Action Network and also develop and strengthen strategic alliances with a variety of international partners, including UN agencies and philanthropic organizations.
- Facilitate the enhanced integration of social sector stakeholders and partners into relevant financing consultative processes and networks. Represent the organization in global forums, engaging with partners and stakeholders to foster meaningful collaborations and external partnerships.
 

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

- An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Political Science, or another relevant technical field or any other related field is required.
- A minimum of 8 (eight) years of relevant progressive, professional work experience in public finance and sector financing, an applied, national or international social development setting is required.
- Hands-on experience with sector financing issues, particularly related to health, immunization, nutrition and early childhood development, with demonstrated expertise in the Public financial management of health sectors, which will be considered as a plus.
- Familiarity with UN/UNICEF programming and experience working with UNICEF field offices will be considered a significant advantage, including operating within developing countries.
- A history of contributing research to international academic journals, which will be viewed as an asset.
- Experience or familiarity with emergency contexts is highly valued.
- 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 values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability (CRITA), and sustainability

Please click Here to view UNICEF's core values and Here to view our competency framework.

UNICEF competencies required for this post are.

- Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
- 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)
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 including 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, 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.

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.

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 at 

For more information on remuneration and benefits, please visit UNICEF's Entitlements' page. If you would like to find estimates for entitlements, you may use the online Salary Estimate Calculator

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service


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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, safety

UNICEF in the State of Palestine works to uphold the rights of children to access 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. We are working for every child and young person in the State of Palestine.

 

How can you make a difference?

Under the overall supervision of the PSEA Coordinator, the PSEA specialist is responsible for supporting the collective PSEA activities of UNICEF (50%) and for the Interagency PSEA Community based complaint mechanism in Gaza (50%). The PSEA specialist will report directly to the PSEA Coordinator in Jerusalem and liaise with the Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator in Gaza. Working closely with UNICEF sections and the PSEA Network, the PSEA specialist will divide efforts equally between supporting the CBCM in Gaza and fulfilling UNICEF'S accountabilities in PSEA, as follows:

Interagency duties

- Support the PSEA Interagency in-country program in the Gaza strip.
- Strengthen PSEA within organizations and communities.
- Establish/Strengthen an Inter-agency Complaints Mechanism.
- Victims'/Survivor-Centered Assistance.
UNICEF Specialist duties

- Support the UNICEF's action plan in the Gaza strip
- Strengthen PSEA within organizations and communities.
- Establish/Strengthen an Inter-agency Complaints Mechanism.
- Victims'/Survivor-Centered Assistance.
To view full job description, please click on the following link: PSEA Specialist - P4 - Gaza.pdf

 

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

Education

- An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in one of the following fields: Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or another relevant technical field.
Experience

- P4 Level or equivalent of minimum of 7 years of professional work experience.
- Field experience in humanitarian or development settings, ideally in PSEA
- Understanding of the international development and humanitarian architecture
- Familiarity with the UN system and global coordination structures (e.g. IASC)
- Proven ability to develop and/or implement an Action Plan/Strategy
- Experience in developing and facilitating training and capacity-building activities is an advantage
- Familiarity with data protection and confidentiality measures is an advantage
 

Skills

- Coordination (experience in an inter-agency coordination role is an advantage)
- Professionalism (proven integrity, objectivity, and professional competence)
- Communication, facilitation, and inter-personal skills
- Ability to work with different stakeholders and build consensus
- Advocacy across a wide variety of actors
- Leadership (ability to lead a technical network)
- Leveraging (ability to engage at senior leadership level and secure buy-in)
- Problem-solving (ability to know what needs to be done and identify the resources to do it)
Language Requirements

- English and Arabic would be a strong asset,
- Other official UN language would be an asset.
Behavioral Requirements

- Sensitivity to cultural diversity, discrimination, and gender issues
- Ability to interact in a safe and sensitive manner with victims/survivors
- Ability to work in a stressful environment
- Ability to delegate
 

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...

(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.

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. 

 

Remarks:

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's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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 are also 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 cancelled.

Special Remarks: In the current evolving emergency context, this position will be based in Gaza where medical facilities have been negatively affected and individual chronic and/or serious medical conditions cannot be adequately addressed.

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.

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.


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