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Successful applicants should:

  • Have a Master's degree with a minimum of five years' experience in the respective field relevant to the ToR or possess seven years' experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Be prepared for potential deployment to crisis settings with short notice.

 

Additionally, specific preferences include:

  • Proficiency in Arabic, French, or Spanish, with Russian and/or Portuguese considered advantageous.
  • Encouragement is particularly extended to female applicants. In addition to candidates from the Global South.

 

UNDP seeks applicants under the following sub-profile areas of expertise and should refer to the additional qualifications noted below:

1. Head Of Stabilization

Master's degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, Engineering or a related area.
 

2.Income Support Officer - Stabilization

A Master's degree or equivalent in economics, political science, business administration, public administration, international development, international relations or related field.
 

3. Security Forces Liaison Officer

A Master's degree or equivalent in military studies, law, political science, social sciences, international studies, public administration, or a related field, is required.

 

WHAT IS STABILIZATION?

1. Head Of Stabilization

UNDP's Funding Facility for Stabilization in Iraq (2015-2022) widely recognized as highly effective in addressing the immediate and medium-term needs of the newly liberated areas, provided the foundations for UNDP's approach to stabilization. Stabilization programmes in Libya, the Lake Chad Basin countries, the Liptako Gourma region and Mozambique further helped shape UNDP's Stabilization Approach.

Stabilization is defined by UNDP as a time bound, localized, integrated, civilian programme with the primary purpose of building trust between communities and legitimate authorities and laying the foundations for recovery, peacebuilding, and development. Stabilization programmes establish the conditions people need to voluntarily return to, and/or remain in their place of origin, rebuild their lives, and regain a sense of normalcy during and/or after a violent conflict.

UNDP's field experience has shown that stabilization programmes require a "business as usual is not an option" mindset. This mindset focuses on delivering at scale interventions in a fragile context, with a sense of urgency/ speed, to improve the trust and social contract between the state and communities. Failing to act fast and helping to re-establish government presence and control may create a power vacuum, leaving the population vulnerable to Government-opposed armed groups and causing protracted displacement.

Therefore, stabilization involves taking sides and not being neutral. It actively supports the legitimate authority of the Government and is thus political in nature. It puts local and national governments at the forefront of change. It actively empowers governance structures and builds trust between the Government and the population through programmatic activities across three main pillars: 1. Contributing to minimum security conditions, among others, through liaison with security forces and local authorities and improving security in communities; 2. Rehabilitating social and productive infrastructure (guided by the building-back-better approach and in support of local authorities) and enhancing State-provided basic services delivery; 3. Providing income support for conflict-affected populations (returnees, youth at risk of recruitment), such as emergency employment and cash for work.

The spread of conflict and insurgency in the Middle East and Africa, combined with extreme violence and weak government structures has challenged UNDP to boost its capacity in Country Offices to address stabilization needs and enable communities affected to return to normalcy as quickly as possible. The shift towards stabilization programming is, however, not straightforward. UNDP Country Office senior managers should prepare personnel for a change process that focuses on high-quality, fast delivery and high operational risk tolerance making optimal use of UNDP operational procedures with a strong culture of accountability and transparency. In well-managed stabilization programmes, achieving speed and scale with accountability are proven compatible objectives.

Experience has shown that UNDP personnel who understand the importance of the required mindset shift and are fully supported by the Country Office leadership will successfully deliver stabilization programmes.

 

2. Income Support Officer - Stabilization

UNDP's Funding Facility for Stabilization in Iraq (2015-2022) widely recognized as highly effective in addressing the immediate and medium-term needs of the newly liberated areas, provided the foundations for UNDP's approach to stabilization. Stabilization programmes in Libya, the Lake Chad Basin countries, the Liptako Gourma region and Mozambique further helped shape UNDP's Stabilization Approach.

Stabilization is defined by UNDP as a time bound, localized, integrated, civilian programme with the primary purpose of building trust between communities and legitimate authorities and laying the foundations for recovery, peacebuilding, and development. Stabilization programmes establish the conditions people need to voluntarily return to, and/or remain in their place of origin, rebuild their lives, and regain a sense of normalcy during and/or after a violent conflict.

UNDP's field experience has shown that stabilization programmes require a "business as usual is not an option" mindset. This mindset focuses on delivering at scale interventions in a fragile context, with a sense of urgency/ speed, to improve the trust and social contract between the state and communities. Failing to act fast and helping to re-establish government presence and control may create a power vacuum, leaving the population vulnerable to Government-opposed armed groups and causing protracted displacement.

Therefore, stabilization involves taking sides and not being neutral. It actively supports the legitimate authority of the Government and is thus political in nature. It puts local and national governments at the forefront of change. It actively empowers governance structures and builds trust between the Government and the population through programmatic activities across three main pillars: 1. Contributing to minimum security conditions, among others, through liaison with security forces and local authorities and improving security in communities; 2. Rehabilitating social and productive infrastructure (guided by the building-back-better approach and in support of local authorities) and enhancing State-provided basic services delivery;  3. Providing income support for conflict-affected populations (returnees, youth at risk of recruitment), such as emergency employment and cash for work.

The spread of conflict and insurgency in the Middle East and Africa, combined with extreme violence and weak government structures has challenged UNDP to boost its capacity in Country Offices to address stabilization needs and enable communities affected to return to normalcy as quickly as possible. Experience has shown that UNDP personnel who understand the importance of the required mindset shift and are fully supported by the Country Office leadership will successfully deliver stabilization programmes.

A key part of stabilization involves immediate income support for returnees, the conflict-affected populations and those at risk of recruitment. While it does involve livelihoods and/or cash for work activities that would normally be implemented by UNDP, the approach also takes into consideration the need to undermine the recruitment strategies of armed groups and may therefore differ from what would be expected in recovery and resilience environments. For example, the emphasis with income support in stabilization environments may involve cash for work aimed at young men to enable them gain access to income and undermine recruitment by armed groups, who are prepared to make payments to these men once they join their ranks.

Immediate income support interventions consist in voluntary participation in community-oriented and labor-intensive works that create emergency employment while reinforcing social cohesion. Idle youth and lack of income for returnees to resume normal life may cause tension within the community. Scale is crucial at this stage as it avoids the need to place too much emphasis on selecting participants in income-support activities. The key point is ensuring that returnees, conflict-affected populations and as many youths at risk of recruitment by armed groups as possible in the stabilization targeted locations gain rapid access to income support activities. In some cases where local partners do not have capacity to work in areas of conflict -- and at scale--UNDP will directly implement income support activities using personnel recruited by third party agents.

It is in this context that an Income Support Officer is required to oversee the design and implementation of immediate income support interventions such as cash grants/assistance, cash for work, labor intensive works, cash grants to small businesses, local market rehabilitation, provision of equipment and input to agriculture businesses etc... A key element of the officer's work is to ensure that such interventions take place as quickly as possible and reach as many beneficiaries as possible in stabilization targeted locations (scale). Small scale operations reaching small groups of people are not appropriate interventions for stabilization programmes.

 

3.Security Forces Liason Officer

UNDP's Funding Facility for Stabilization in Iraq (2015-2022) widely recognized as highly effective in addressing the immediate and medium-term needs of the newly liberated areas, provided the foundations for UNDP's approach to stabilization. Stabilization programmes in Libya, the Lake Chad Basin countries, the Liptako Gourma region and Mozambique further helped shape UNDP's Stabilization Approach.
 

Stabilization is defined by UNDP as a time bound, localized, integrated, civilian programme with the primary purpose of building trust between communities and legitimate authorities and laying the foundations for recovery, peacebuilding, and development. Stabilization programmes establish the conditions people need to voluntarily return to, and/or remain in their place of origin, rebuild their lives, and regain a sense of normalcy during and/or after a violent conflict.

 

UNDP's field experience has shown that stabilization programmes require a "business as usual is not an option" mindset. This mindset focuses on delivering at scale interventions in a fragile context, with a sense of urgency/ speed, to improve the trust and social contract between the state and communities. Failing to act fast and helping to re-establish government presence and control may create a power vacuum, leaving the population vulnerable to Government-opposed armed groups and causing protracted displacement.

 

Therefore, stabilization involves taking sides and not being neutral. It actively supports the legitimate authority of the Government and is thus political in nature. It puts local and national governments at the forefront of change. It actively empowers governance structures and builds trust between the Government and the population through programmatic activities across three main pillars: 1. Contributing to minimum security conditions, among others, through liaison with security forces and local authorities and improving security in communities; 2. Rehabilitating social and productive infrastructure (guided by the building-back-better approach and in support of local authorities) and enhancing State-provided basic services delivery;  3. Providing income support to conflict-affected populations (returnees and youth at risk of recruitment), such as emergency employment and cash for work.

 

The spread of conflict and insurgency in the middle east and Africa, combined with extreme violence and weak government structures has challenged UNDP to boost its capacity in Country Offices to address stabilization needs and enable communities affected to return to normalcy as quickly as possible. The shift towards stabilization programming is, however, not straightforward. UNDP Country Office senior managers should prepare personnel for a change process that focuses on high-quality, fast delivery and high operational risk tolerance making optimal use of UNDP operational procedures with a strong culture of accountability and transparency. In well-managed stabilization programmes, achieving speed and scale with accountability are proven compatible objectives.

It is in this context that UNDP requires a Security Forces Liaison Officer. The key role of this function is to ensure active communication between the stabilization programme and the security services at all levels in the country. He/she will be responsible for constantly monitoring the security situation in the selected stabilization locations through liaison with the security services at national and local level.

 

SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK

1. Head Of Stabilization

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Resident Representative and in close collaboration with the country office senior management team, the Head of Stabilization will perform the following functions:

Programme Management

  • Provide strategic direction to the overall stabilization programme under the direct guidance and supervision of the Resident Representative, in line with the UNDP Guidance Note on Stabilization Programming.
  • Support the Resident Representative to prepare the Country Office to deliver the stabilization programme with speed and scale, ensuring that the "business-as-usual is not an option" mindset shift is adopted by the Country Office senior leadership and all team members.
  • Ensure the implementation of the stabilization programme will start immediately through accessing financial resources from the Country Office managed funds, such as TRAC, and avoid waiting for possible donor funds to trickle in gradually.
  • Prepare the stabilization project initiation plan with clear selection of stabilization locations and programme participants, set up the core stabilization team for speedy start and implement stabilization activities with a sense of urgency across the three main pillars: 1. security in communities; 2. infrastructure rehabilitation and service delivery and 3. income support for conflict-affected populations.
  • Ensure that procurement, recruitment, and implementation processes of the stabilization programme are fit for speedy and efficient delivery, using fast track measures mainstreamed into UNDP's Programmes and Operations Policies and Procedures (POPP) and establishing a clear accountability framework.
  • Secure the Government's commitment to maintain security in the selected stabilization locations, including through liaison with security forces for alignment between national armed forces (and possibly international forces) security plans and restoring security in stabilization locations as part of the stabilization programme.
  • Ensure coherent and inter-connected implementation across the three main pillars (e.g., liaison with security forces to ensure continued security of all infrastructure rehabilitated, protection of the population in stabilization targeted locations through security forces' human rights training, income support for youth at risk of recruitment by armed groups, etc.).
  • Ensure the stabilization programme and all interventions across pillars are gender and youth responsive, adopt a conflict sensitivity and do-no-harm approach and are implemented in line with international human rights principles and standards.
  • Work closely with a wide array of partners and stakeholders to ensure effective governance of the stabilization programme, aligned with the vision/objective of stabilization and theory of change formulated in the stabilization programme, the UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD) and UNDP's policy guidance and best practices on stabilization consolidated in the UNDP Guidance Note on Stabilization Programming.
  • Liaise closely with other UNDP projects/programs and UN and other partners to ensure smooth transition of stabilization to peace building, recovery, and longer-term development.
  • Where applicable, ensure coordination with regional and cross border level work of the UNDP Regional Stabilization Facility.
  • Prepare and oversee the work plans and budget of the stabilization programme and ensure that delivery is on track and the yearly target is achieved.
  • Ensure timely and adequate corporate and donor reporting against plans, including timely and articulate narrative and financial progress reports.
  • Identify risks and challenges to the stabilization programme and provide advice to the Resident Representative on risk management and risk sharing strategies.
  • Ensure that appropriate environmental and safety standards as well as due diligence are applied to the relevant programme activities.
  • Ensure direct supervision of all programme & operational personnel of the stabilization programme, provide guidance and coaching to personnel and effective leadership and direction.
  • Ensure systematic and effective monitoring and evaluation, learning and adaptation systems are in place for steering the programme across changes to the national and local political context and local conflict dynamics.
  • Ensure strategic communications on stabilization-related areas and the sharing of stories with donors and key stakeholders in accordance with communication standards of UNDP and the UNDP Guidance Note on Stabilization Programming.

 

Partnerships, Resource Mobilization, Representation and Coordination:

  • Lead on harnessing effective partnerships with donors and Government authorities (civilian and military) for the implementation of the stabilization programme.
  • Given the high-risk context, support the Resident Representative in ensuring that UNDP´s engagement on stabilization is done in close collaboration with the UN Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator and based on a compact that brings together diplomatic, defense and development partners (the "3-Ds") who share the risks implicit in stabilization interventions and support the legitimate authorities in the conflict.
  • Based on the above-mentioned compact, ensure that a "We are in this together" approach to partnerships emerges where the diplomatic (Government, donors, and international community) and defense partners (national, local, and where applicable international security forces) provide the enabling environment for stabilization and enables UNDP to operationalize stabilization.
  • Build solid working relationships with national and local authorities for the immediate resumption of public service delivery following infrastructure rehabilitation, including with security forces for continued security provision for the population and of rehabilitated infrastructure, and ensure that national and local political authorities are positioned and enabled as leaders of stabilization.
  • In close consultation with the Resident Representative, ensure sufficient resource mobilization for the stabilization programme to be implemented with speed and at the needed scale.
  • Promote UNDP's stabilization approach and provide policy advice to the Resident Representative, UNDP's senior management, Government counterparts, local administrations, donors, and other partners on issues related to stabilization.
  • Liaise regularly, forge close linkages and advocate for UNDP's stabilization work with humanitarian networks, other UN programmes, funds and agencies, international and regional financial institutions/banks, as well as other international and national stakeholders concerned with or providing assistance to communities in stabilization targeted locations.
  • Represent UNDP in local and national forums led by the Government on stabilization and perform any other tasks as assigned by the Resident Representative.

 

Knowledge Management

  • Promote identification and synthesis of good practices and lessons learned from the stabilization programme, in close coordination with the UNDP Regional Stabilization Facility and Crisis Bureau stabilization support where relevant, for organizational sharing and learning as well as for external partners information and dialogue.
  • Actively participate in UNDP knowledge networks, including the UNDP Stabilization Academy, taking advantage of good practices and lessons learned that are available in the region and globally, and encourage stabilization programme personnel engagement by creating a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.
  • Ensure the guidance and coordination of stabilization-related exchange of knowledge to help influence/ advance policy dialogue and present such material at regional and global forums, including support to South-South exchanges.
  • Where applicable, promote the participation of the Country Office in regional and global projects and initiatives related to relevant geographical and thematic areas as appropriate.
  • Support capacity and knowledge building of stabilization programme personnel and national counterparts through the UNDP Stabilization academy and other UNDP learning platforms.

 

2. Income Support Officer - Stabilization

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Stabilization and in close collaboration with the stabilization programme team, the Income Support Officer will perform the following functions:

  • Design immediate income support interventions.
  • Determine most appropriate implementation arrangements for Income Support activities taking into consideration the need for scale and speed while ensuring all interventions are implemented with the objective of strengthening government institutions.
  • Formulate bidding documents and provide effective support throughout all stages of the procurement process.
  • Oversee the implementation and successful completion of immediate income support interventions.

 

Design of immediate income support interventions

  • Assess the overall need for immediate income support interventions in stabilization targeted locations.
  • Prepare suitable immediate income support intervention modalities (cash grants/assistance, cash against work, labor intensive infrastructure rehabilitation works (repair of irrigation channels and dams, rehabilitation to roads and masonry works, etc.), cash grants to small businesses, local market rehabilitation, provision of equipment and input to agriculture businesses, depending on the specific contexts of targeted locations.
  • In coordination with the Civil Engineer/Infrastructure and Services Team Leader, and in consultation with the local government, propose labor intensive infrastructure rehabilitation works through local-scale contractors that have the potential to generate income for returnees and conflict-affected populations living in the stabilization targeted locations.
  • In coordination with the Security Forces Liaison Officer, ensure linkages between security interventions in communities and creating emergency short-term income generation opportunities for conflict-affected members of communities, such as targeting youth at risk of recruitment by Government–opposed armed groups and/or supporting former members of Government-affiliated security actors and their families.
  • Map out available technological options and digital solutions for immediate income support interventions and select appropriate option for cash distribution, depending on geographical areas' available infrastructure (bank transfers, digital/mobile money, money transfer companies, liquidity distribution...).
  • As opposed to targeting and selection of beneficiaries in recovery and resilient programmes, scale immediate income support interventions to the extent possible and avoid too much emphasis on selection of participants. An important aspect of income support is to provide support to young people in particular who may be tempted to join Government-opposed armed groups which tend to make payments to young men in efforts to encourage them to join the insurgency.
  • Ensure immediate income support interventions are inclusive of women's economic concerns, particularly women headed households.
  • Select and set up payment modalities frequency and oversee the selection of appropriate payment mechanisms.
  • Ensure the design and the implementation of capacity building/skills training so that participants in labor intensive activities and cash against work safely undertake the identified work.
  • Ensure adequate measures to minimize hazards and ensure personal protection of participants is incorporated in income support interventions.

 

Formulate bidding documents and provide effective support throughout all stages of the procurement process

  • Develop terms of references and request for proposals, request for quotations and other bidding documents related to immediate income support interventions and submit to procurement office for processing.
  • Where and when needed, arrange, and attend pre-bid meetings and provide technical clarifications to potential bidders on the proposed projects.
  • Lead on the technical evaluation process for received bids and provide technical input to the procurement office throughout the bidding and evaluation processes.

 

Oversee the implementation and successful completion of immediate income support interventions

  • Oversee the implementation of all activities including the logistics and work of implementing partners, attendance of participants and the progress and quality of work.
  • Solve issues that may arise in the field with contractors and field monitors.
  • Ensure safety procedures for cash delivery are respected and ensure beneficiary feedback.
  • Monitor the scale and results of income support activities as per the logical framework indicators.
  • Receive and review daily reports submitted by field monitors and compile reports into weekly quantitative reports.
  • Ensure a weekly financial and progress report – outlining challenges and any anticipated risks.
  • Ensure the availability of a feedback/complaints mechanism is accessible to all beneficiaries.
  • Establish a learning loop, where lessons from the programme are used to adapt and re-shape the programme during its continued implementation. Share lessons within UNDP and with external partners.

 

3. Security Forces Liaison Officer

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Resident Representative and the Head of Stabilization and in close collaboration with the stabilization team, the Security Forces Liaison Officer will perform the following functions:

Conflict and security analysis and risk assessment

  • Consistently seek to understand the political and security context (with a focus on stabilization target locations) through constant analysis of country and regional developments, cross border issues, conflict drivers, ways to mitigate harm to populations and reputational risks to UNDP.
  • Analyse whether national, regional, and international (where applicable) security forces are willing and capable to provide security for local communities in stabilization target locations (a reasonable guarantee of security over time - before, during and after the interventions - is a sine qua non condition for the initiation of a stabilization activities in a targeted locations).
  • To the extent possible and where and when available, monitor national security strategies and assess security implications and risks for local communities targeted by stabilization initiatives.
  • Maintain an up-to-date security assessment of targeted stabilization locations and monitor changes and trends over time.
  • Monitor regional and cross border influences relevant to cross border stabilization locations.
  • Regularly report conflict and security related updates to the Resident Representative and the Head of Stabilization.
  • If operating under a regional stabilization programme, share information on the conflict and security context and analysis with the SFLOs in other countries in the region and relevant personnel in the UNDP regional hub.

Liaison with security forces, authorities, and communities

  • Engage with all relevant actors for effective security liaison in target locations and establish excellent working relationships with senior military officers including military liaison officers and national and local security forces including, gendarmerie and police.
  • Build a strong working relationship with community security structures such as Government-affiliated security actors (vigilante committees and groups) providing security services to local communities in stabilization targeted locations under the umbrella and guidance of the national Government.
  • As stabilization programming starts, liaise continuously with relevant national, regional, and international (where applicable) security forces, national and local authorities (Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Interior, mayors, governors etc...), and local communities on security-related matters, to ensure and monitor Government's commitment to the provision of security services in stabilization targeted locations.
  • Support the Resident Representative and the Head of Stabilization in explaining to relevant political authorities and security stakeholders the objectives of stabilization programmes and the need for such programmes to focus on security provision to operate.
  • Facilitate collaboration, cooperation and trust building between local and national security forces and targeted local communities.
  • Participate in structured and regular information sharing, intelligence gathering and early warning mechanisms through involvement with communities, including women, considering their particular security threats and concerns.
  • Serve as the primary focal point for all matters related to security of local communities in stabilization targeted locations.

Advice on programmatic aspects related to security for communities

  • In consultation with security forces and local authorities and communities in stabilization targeted locations, propose to the Head of Stabilization programmatic community level security interventions aimed at reinforcing the security of communities, such as  early warning systems against insurgents' attacks ; equip women collecting firewood with mobile phones to alert the Security Forces on security threats;  solar powered street lighting; training of security forces on dealing with youth and victims of SGBV, and the respect of human rights; provide non-lethal equipment to police, gendarmerie, such as cars, pickup trucks, personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • In coordination with the Civil Engineer/Infrastructure and Services Team Leader and in consultation with the local government, propose infrastructure rehabilitation that have the potential of reinforcing the security of communities over time (e.g., rehabilitation of existing police station, security walls, lighting, anti-vehicular perimeter trenching, watch towers, etc.).
  • In close coordination with the Income Support Officer, provide advice on potential linkages between above the security interventions in communities and creating emergency short-term income generation opportunities for conflict-affected members of communities, such as targeting youth at risk of recruitment by Government–opposed armed groups and/or supporting former members of Government-affiliated security actors and their families.
  • Advise on the implementation of perception surveys aimed at collecting data and trends on communities' perceptions of security in stabilization targeted locations and on their level of satisfaction with security services provided by national and local security providers (armed forces, police, gendarmerie, etc.).

Monitor and report on human rights due diligence

  • Ensure all work conducted with security forces in the context of the stabilization programme is in line with the UN Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP) risk assessment.
  • Monitor and timely report to the Resident Representative and the Head of Stabilization human rights violations conducted by national security forces and Government affiliated security actors and support the Resident Representative in addressing and responding to such violations with political authorities and security forces.
  • Assess the reputational risks to UNDP being associated with security providers conducting human rights violations and report back to the Resident Representative and Head of Stabilization with concrete recommendations.

Coordination with other international actors

  • Maintain links with the UN Department of Safety and Security officers in country and humanitarian actors and projects operating in stabilization target locations.
  • Attend civil-military coordination (CMCoord) meetings held by UN entities whenever possible, nurturing bilateral relations with CMCoord Officers as well as protection and other humanitarian clusters and sectors as appropriate.
  • During coordination activities, consistently emphasise the different nature of liaison and cooperation with security forces vis-à-vis UN DSS and humanitarian CMCoord.
  • Respect other agencies' (particularly humanitarian agencies) different mandates and their ways of doing business. While there is potential for friction and competing agendas, these should be addressed by the Head of Stabilization from the outset.
  • Ensure the respective UNDP stabilization teams initiate and maintain a dialogue on security matters with humanitarian, peacebuilding and development communities, UN system, civil society, international and local NGOs (essential for various other reasons too, such as the stabilization programme exit strategy).

 

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

At UNDP, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UNDP recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNDP, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UNDP's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UNDP personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference checks.

 

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Research, data management, analysis and knowledge management - Design research surveys and tools for data collection and analytics including for digital platforms. Review, analyze and interpret data; summarize key findings from corporate systems such as RAM and CISs and draw recommendations for communication and advocacy. - Facilitate knowledge sharing and exchange on communication and advocacy across UNICEF through organizing learning sessions, webinars and events (such as brown bags, technical meetings, Skillshare, induction meetings, etc.). - Support the formulation of systems, tools, and platforms for structured learning and capacity building, including compilation and application of lessons learnt, best practices and case studies in communication and advocacy. - Collect and maintain information and knowledge resources in appropriate formats and platforms for use, adoption and customization by internal and external stakeholders. Perform any other tasks as required by the supervisor and Chief, Strategic Planning. 4. Any other tasks required within the scope of work of Strategic Planning and Global Support Section   Impact of Results: Communication and advocacy have been identified as enablers to the achievement of the Strategic Plan programmatic goals. GCA has developed a Global Communication and Advocacy Strategy (GCAS) to enable UNICEF to win the support of decision makers and the wider public for the cause of children. These objectives are also linked to the broader fundraising acceleration efforts, leveraging on partnerships and resources; and harnessing the power of businesses and markets. The GCAS includes an M&E framework with ambitious targets, the achievement of which depends on stronger coordination, planning, monitoring and reporting functions at the headquarters level. The incumbent will largely focus on strengthening internal capacities and structures for planning, monitoring and evaluation. Results will have a direct impact on the quality and extent to which GCA achieves its plans and objectives for the global communication, advocacy and fund-raising efforts.   To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? Education: A first university degree (equivalent to a Bachelor's) from an accredited institution is required in communication, monitoring and evaluation, development management, social sciences, or other related discipline.  Work Experience:   - At least two years' work experience in a professional capacity in monitoring and evaluation, digital data analytics, report writing and communication including experience with digital and social media platforms and channels, preferably within the UN or similar organization, government or non-governmental organization.   - Knowledge of social media and web analytic platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) with advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel and collaborative tools. - Demonstrates ability to collect information, undertake research, synthesize data and present findings related to communications and digital media. - Demonstrates ability to build good working relationships across organizational levels. - Communicates effectively in writing and verbally to varied audiences. - Sets a high standard of quality and productivity for self and others with clearly defined objectives. - Seeks and quickly absorbs current information and techniques and applies them appropriately. - Demonstrates good skills and relevant knowledge in own area of specialization and expertise. - Demonstrates an awareness of changes in organizational strategy that impact on own work area. - Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.   For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are... Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1) Works Collaboratively with others (1) Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1) Innovates and Embraces Change (1) Thinks and Acts Strategically (1) Drive to achieve impactful results (1) Manages ambiguity and complexity (1) 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:   UNICEF's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic 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. 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.   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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01/05/2024 - 15/05/2024
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Programme and Planning Specialist - P3

United States of America, New York, New York - UNICEF empImg

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, social change Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the UNICEF Nutrition Strategy 2020-2030 sets forth UNICEF's vision: a world where all children, adolescents and women realize their right to nutrition. UNICEF's nutrition programmes aim to prevent child malnutrition in all its forms across the life cycle, and to ensure the early detection and treatment of children suffering from life-threatening malnutrition when prevention efforts fall short. UNICEF's Nutrition Strategy calls for a systems approach to improving nutrition outcomes through the implementation of nutrition-specific interventions across five systems: food, health, water and sanitation, education, and social protection. These systems have the greatest potential to deliver on the Strategy's goal to protect and promote nutritious diets, essential nutrition services, and positive nutrition practices that support optimal nutrition for all children, everywhere. With the largest nutrition workforce globally, UNICEF is continuously striving to attract highly qualified, professional and diverse talent to contribute to the delivery of the Nutrition Strategy.   How can you make a difference? Under the supervision of the Senior Adviser, Nutrition (Governance and Partnerships), Child Nutrition and Development, the Programme Planning and Partnerships Specialist will support the planning, partnerships and knowledge management/communication functions of the Child Nutrition and Development team.   To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? Programme Planning & Reviews - Support work planning and review processes of the section by providing clear guidelines, tracking decisions, and facilitating follow-up actions. - Assure quality of work plans including accuracy of coding. - Organize and implement milestone events including mid- and end-year reviews, engaging other stakeholders as necessary. - Coordinate planning activities and develop tools to improve team efficiency. - Contribute to strategic planning milestones including the OMP, Mid-Term Review and UNICEF's annual/mid-year reports including the Annual Results Assessment Report (RAM), Executive Director's Annual Report (EDAR) and the Nutrition Chapter of the 2023 Goal Area 1 Annual Results Report: Every Child Survives and Thrives (GARR). - Monitor key performance indicators and results, aggregating data to support analyses in collaboration with operations and finance focal point. - Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of planning documents and reports, adhering to organizational standards and guidelines. Knowledge Management and Dissemination - Strengthen existing mechanisms and tools to share and communicate knowledge on Child Nutrition and Development - Develop and maintain an internal, searchable database of global knowledge products at global level. - Set up Knowledge@UNICEF to share UNCEF technical documents with internal and external audiences. - Promote and support the consistent use of social networking and social media platforms by UNICEF technical experts to share UNICEF's knowledge productss with country, regional, and global audiences. Management Support and Partnerships Coordination - Coordinate technical inputs into UNICEF corporate reports, strategy docs, proposals and briefing notes. - Help establish appropriate and effective management information systems and processes to support management implementation and monitoring. - Develop and implement procedures for smooth liaison with OED, PG and HQ divisions, and coordinate timely responses. - Facilitate Long Term Agreements clarifying sourcing strategy, review process, contract negotiations to ensure best value for money, and manage the submission and approval process. - Compile and review programme documentation for the development of the Annual Management Plan. - Support stakeholders interpret and apply UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices and related issues to enhance programme management, implementation and delivery of results.   The following minimum requirements: - 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 five years of progressively responsible professional experience in strategic planning, partnerships management, and knowledge management, including at international level. - Experience in a developing country is an asset. - Experience in working with complex programme coordination activities. - 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 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 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, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.   Remarks: 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.  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. This post is subject to PBR approval. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). - Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): - Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. 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01/05/2024 - 11/05/2024
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Digital Communication Specialist (Digital Community Engagement and Misinformation Management) - P3

United States of America, New York, New York - UNICEF empImg

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, Health UNICEF plays a critical role in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), a partnership dedicated to eradicating polio worldwide. UNICEF is the global lead on communications in GPEI and aims to ensure ongoing community trust in and acceptance of the polio vaccine. As digital communication becomes increasingly important in today's interconnected world, UNICEF Polio Team is leveraging Digital Community Engagement (DCE) to effectively engage online communities, manage misinformation, and promote positive narratives around vaccination.  This position operates within the Digital Communication Team, which is part of the broader Polio SBC Team in New York. The Polio SBC Team is central to UNICEF's global efforts in ensuring that communities continue to demand and accept the polio vaccine in outbreak and endemic countries. The team promotes vaccine acceptance, proactively sharing information via in-person and digital channels, developing innovative solutions, and building countries' long-term ability to manage health information effectively in the digital realm.   How can you make a difference? With support and leadership from the Digital Communication Manager, this role will continue to strategize, plan, and implement digital communication initiatives in polio outbreak and endemic countries. By collaborating closely with UNICEF teams, GPEI partners, and government officers, the Digital Communication Specialist will contribute to the development of effective social media engagement, misinformation management, and digital community engagement strategies in line with UNICEF's objectives and the broader goals of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.    Key responsibilities and tasks include the following: 1. Support digital ecosystem, social media, and digital technology platforms: - Assist the Digital Communication Manager in providing technical support to UNICEF Country Offices (COs) for digital engagement interventions, including strategy development, planning, monitoring, and evaluation. - Contribute to the implementation of UNICEF Polio Annual Work Plans in coordination with GPEI partners, ensuring digital and social media components of the Country polio SBC programs meet global excellence standards. - Participate in technical working groups and translate policies and guidelines into operational frameworks for countries to support the development and implementation of global strategic direction, guidelines, and work plans for digital engagement. 2. Support polio digital community engagement strategy: - Assist in the development and implementation of a cohesive digital community engagement strategy for global, regional, and country levels, aiming to provide online communities with up-to-date information about polio eradication efforts, encourage participation, create discourse, and promote community confidence in the polio program. - Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to ensure the integration and harmonization of polio social media activities with global communication and advocacy activities, as well as intra-UN system development activities and initiatives. - Support the planning and implementation of social listening mechanisms to monitor and mitigate risks associated with misinformation, fake news, and an information vacuum about vaccination. Engage with various groups and influencers in the digital ecosystem to pre-emptively address and debunk myths about vaccines. 3. Contribute to misinformation management capacity building and technical deployment: - Support the design of evidence-based capacity-building strategies to manage polio and vaccine-related misinformation, both online and offline, in collaboration with internal and external partners. - Assist in producing and testing training aids and materials for misinformation management events and learning activities, ensuring high levels of technical capacity to maintain community trust in vaccines and vaccination worldwide. - Support the maintenance of active relationships with online media outlets, influencers, researchers, implementing organizations, and strategic partners to actively contain rumors, misinformation, and disinformation around the polio vaccine or vaccines in general. 4. Coordinate and advance thinking around Digital Community Engagement: - Support the development of UNICEF Polio Team's global Digital Community Engagement approach, spearheading social listening, uInfluencer community engagagment, online ads management, risk anticipation, content design, and programmatic support to polio outbreak and endemic countries. - Participate in organizational and inter-agency discussions and planning on digital and social media for polio SBC advocacy and resource mobilization initiatives, including outbreaks, in collaboration with the Division of Communication. - Contribute to evidence generation and research initiatives for improved digital community engagement activities, influencing national and local policies and investments in SBC for generating sustainable results through online communication activities. - Institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned with global and local partners and stakeholders to build capacity of practitioners, local networks, and government partners to actively mobilize online communities to further the goals of the polio program and generate demand for vaccination.   To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? The following minimum requirements: Education: A master's degree in marketing, digital marketing, advertising, public relations, social and behavioral science or another relevant field. Work Experience / Skills: - A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following: social media management, digital marketing, or digital communication. - Knowledge and experience in mobilizing social media, technological platforms, applications, and digital influencers to achieve strategic results. - Strong written communication skills and the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner. - Proven track record in developing and executing successful digital communication campaigns, with an emphasis on audience engagement and content creation for various platforms. - Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and to collaborate with internal and external partners in a diverse and multicultural environment. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.   The following desirables: Work Experience / Skills: - Experience with social media listening, sentiment analysis, and misinformation management is desirable, as well as familiarity with social media management tools and analytics. - Understanding of behavioral determinants of vaccination and familiarity with UNICEF SBC principles and tactics in public health, immunization, Polio, or COVID-19 is an asset. Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).   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? (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.   Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.  Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. 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.  Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). - Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): - Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. - Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here : [Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/find-a-job/positioning-swiss-nationals-in-multilateral-organisations/interview-and-assessment-centre-preparation-for-jobs-in-multilateral-organisations). Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.
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30/04/2024 - 14/05/2024
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Humanitarian Policy Specialist (CAAC) - P3

United States of America, New York, New York - UNICEF empImg

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, Hope Under the supervision of the Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Specialist, the incumbent assists in the development and promotion of UNICEF's peace and security and humanitarian agenda through influencing related policy development internally and in a variety of inter­; governmental, inter-agency and other fora, specifically those which address humanitarian, human rights, peace and security issues. In addition, supports in promoting the development of policy, standards and advocacy in areas such as: (1) children affected by armed conflict (2) Protection of civilians, including against sexual and gender-based violence in armed conflict (3) prevention of mass atrocities and responsibility to protect (4) peacekeeping and special political mission mandate renewals in relation to children affected by armed conflict and protection of civilians mandates, and (5) Human Rights Up Front, human rights in conflict situations and the Prevention of atrocities.   How can you make a difference? Under the guidance and supervision of Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Specialist in the Humanitarian Policy Section: Support and influence the development of humanitarian and post-conflict policies, with a variety of inter-governmental fora, including the General Assembly, the Security Council, including relevant Security Council working groups, and ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment, on relevant humanitarian, human rights and peace and security issues, and ensure that UNICEF policies and practice are informed by these processes. - Specifically, provide support for UNICEF participation in the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, including coordinating with the field in this regard. Support UNICEF participation in processes related to the production of the Secretary-General's Report on CAAC to the Security Council (Task Force on CAAC), and support preparations for UNICEF participation in the Open Debate on CAAC. - In close collaboration with other agencies, as well as other UNICEF Divisions and EMOPS Sections, follow Security Council discussions and assist in preparing briefings, as necessary, through direct advocacy with key stakeholders, help ensure that UNICEF positions and concerns are represented in Council discussions and in relevant reports to the Council. - Assist in liaising and coordinating actions including joint field missions, with the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, as well as other relevant advocacy-oriented groups and consortia working on issues concerning children and armed conflict. - Cooperate closely with relevant HQ divisions (specifically with Programme Division/Child Protection), regional and country offices, as well as with external partners on initiatives related to the impact of armed conflict on children -- including on human rights and preventative action -- and protection of civilians, and in this respect especially cooperate with OCHA and other relevant agencies. - Support and assist with the analysis, development and roll-out of guidance on emerging policy issue in the area of CAAC, Women, peace and security, human rights and protection, including through the generation of policy advocacy strategies on thematic issues. Support Regional Offices and Country Offices to prepare humanitarian advocacy plans. - Contribute to the successful implementation of the overall work plan of the Humanitarian Policy Section, including by providing specialized advice on priority thematic areas. - Draft briefing notes and contributions for relevant Executive Board and Senior Management meetings as required.   To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have... The following minimum requirements: Education: An advanced university degree (equivalent to a Master's) from an accredited institution is required in law or social sciences (e.g. human rights, international relations, political science, public affairs, and/or international development), Knowledge of humanitarian law and human rights law (required). Knowledge of the Children and Armed Conflict agenda and the Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (desirable). *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.   Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience including advocacy and/or monitoring on human rights/child rights issues in conflict-affected situations. Experience of inter-governmental processes highly desirable. Knowledge and understanding of UNICEF humanitarian proqrammes (desirable).   Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. - Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.   The following desirables: • Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. • Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language. 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... (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.  Familiarize yourself with [our competency framework](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: 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. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. 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](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories).   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:  - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost).  - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support).  - Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):  - Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility.  - Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: [Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/find-a-job/positioning-swiss-nationals-in-multilateral-organisations/interview-and-assessment-centre-preparation-for-jobs-in-multilateral-organisations). Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​ 
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29/04/2024 - 10/05/2024

Partnerships Manager - P4

United States of America, New York, New York - UNICEF empImg

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, planning The Division of Public Partnerships (PPD) works to enhance UNICEF's position as a partner of choice for children's rights among governments and public actors around the world. The division is doing this by connecting UNICEF's positioning of children in intergovernmental and multilateral fora and negotiations to the engagement with governments and public institutions (including IFIs) as resource, policy, and programme partners. A key premise for PPD is that the engagement with countries should be based on multiple levels of partnerships, including around resource mobilization and policy advocacy.   How can you make a difference? Under the overall guidance of the Director, Public Partnerships Division, and direct Supervision of the Senior Adviser for Systems, Analytics, Planning and Operations, the Partnerships Manager (Planning) will provide strategic support to the Public Partnerships Division's team in New York HQ and abroad in all critical aspects of work in planning and monitoring; research and analysis; knowledge and content management; and as well as field office support on public partnerships development.  With the evolving aid environment, the opportunities to safeguard and strengthen strategic partnerships with the public sector depend on responding effectively to partner "issues" which cut across partners.  With evidence, knowledge and intelligence, this position provides the needed depth and scale to address these issues, in part through the strategic oversight and coordination of Structured Funding Dialogue, Funding Compact and Executive Board engagement as well as support to senior and executive level decision-making, and inputs to organization-wide reports and processes. Key functions, accountabilities, and related duties/tasks - Coordinating PPD strategicplanning, monitoring, reporting and related processes to bolster the achievement of PPD's results. - Aligning and orchestrating PPD and Partnership Cone contributions with corporate-level planning, monitoring, and reporting processes to advance UNICEF's Strategic Plan, including UNICEF's Resource Mobilization Strategy. - Undertaking strategic research and analysis to facilitate high-level engagement and inform senior and executive decision-making. - Overseeing divisional information, knowledge, and content management particularly in support of field offices - Providing field office support on public partnerships development, including capacity enhancement - Steering and harmonizing organization-wide systems and processes on behalf of the division and the organization - Collaborating with other UN Agencies to synchronize strategic messaging, exchange knowledge, and undertake joint analysis. - Supervising a P2 Public Partnerships Officer   To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have... - An advanced university degree (Masters' or higher) in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, Demography, Public Administration, or in directly related technical field(s) is required. - A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience at national and international levels in research and analysis.  - Demonstrated, excellent analytical and strategic writing experience is required, including prior hands-on experience in writing, coordinating, and developing official Executive Board documents is highly desirable. - Experience leading, managing, and coordinating organization-wide processes/initiatives is highly desirable. - Demonstrated experience in the area of corporate planning, monitoring, and reporting and related corporate systems. - Experience collaborating with UN agencies, particularly vis-à-vis coordination of messaging for high-level reporting and senior level engagement. - Prior experience managing and developing staff. - Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).   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... (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people. Familiarize yourself with [our competency framework](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: 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. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. 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](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories).   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:  - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost).  - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support).  - Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):  - Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility.  - Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: [Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/find-a-job/positioning-swiss-nationals-in-multilateral-organisations/interview-and-assessment-centre-preparation-for-jobs-in-multilateral-organisations). Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​ 
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26/04/2024 - 02/05/2024
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