UNICEF DRC is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated professional to fill the position of Chief of Supply and Logistics at the P-5 level in Kinshasa.
In this critical role, you will oversee the supply chain and logistics operations to effectively deliver resources and services to support UNICEF's programs for children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. You will lead a team of logistics and supply chain experts, coordinating with various stakeholders to optimize processes, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with UNICEF's standards.
We are looking for an individual who is not only committed to the mission of UNICEF but also possesses strong leadership skills, creativity in problem-solving, and a passion for making a lasting impact in the lives of children. If you are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to children's rights and well-being, we invite you to apply and join UNICEF DRC
UNICEF is in the process of transforming its Human Resources (HR) function, with the aim to measurably improve the organization’s ability to deliver results for children, provide donors with the certainty that their contributions are well spent and enhance the employment value proposition for its staff. The primary goals of the position include innovative and integrated talent management, performance management, professional and career development, succession planning, as well as effective internal and external partnerships development.
Together with the HR Director, the Deputy HR Director-Strategic Delivery, the Associate Director-Humanitarian Action, and the wider HR leadership team, the Associate Director-Talent Management is responsible for co-leading the human resources function and the ongoing HR transformation initiatives at UNICEF. The position is directly accountable for and oversees the Talent Engagement and Partnerships, Talent Development, Performance Management functions of the Division of Human Resources. This includes co-leading the development of organizational strategies that drive HR transformation and culture change across UNICEF.
Brindar asesoría técnica para el fortalecimiento del personal técnico vinculado al proyecto de crianza positiva y asistencia técnica general para la implementación, seguimiento y expansión de la estrategia nacional de prevención de violencia en la primera infancia.
Cote d'Ivoire Country office is looking for a Chief of Communication who will be accountable for developing, managing, co-ordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring an advocacy and communication strategy and associated products and activities on on-going basis with public audiences, with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children’s and women’s rights, and support for UNICEF's mission, priorities and programmes in Cote d'Ivoire, and at a global level and those of the UN Country Team.
Under the supervision of the Senior Finance Manager – Global Cash-Based Transfers, you will provide technical financial and fiduciary expertise to support Country Offices (COs) in implementing Cash-Based Transfer (CBT) programs through Financial Service Providers (FSPs). Your responsibilities include building capacity to ensure a cash-fit workforce, managing CBT programs, and contributing to the development of management information systems.You will focus on strengthening Regional and Country Office monitoring, compliance, and risk management by providing policy advice, establishing tools and processes, and implementing controls to mitigate financial risks in cash transfers. You will also work closely with various UNICEF HQ divisions, including the Program Group (PG) Social Policy Section, Emergency Programmes Division (EMOPS), Supply Division, ICTD, Division of Analysis, Planning and Monitoring (DAPM), and the Global Shared Services Center (GSSC).Key responsibilities include providing technical support, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency in cash-based programs.
This consultancy will provide direct technical support to the relevant COs, while also supporting Regional Office’s (RO)
Risk Management focal points to enhance their capacity in quality assurance, reviewing country-level submissions, and
guiding COs in strengthening their Complaints and Feedback Management. This will contribute to better alignment
between CO, RO, and HQ efforts in risk management, safeguarding, and programme quality, while ensuring compliance
with donor requirements, including those of the World Bank
TRANSFORM est un programme innovant de renforcement des capacités sur l'administration des socles nationaux de protection sociale. TRANSFORM a été commandé par l'Union africaine et développé conjointement par le BIT, l'UNICEF et le PNUD avec le financement de l'OCDE/UE-SPS/Finlande et Irish Aid en 2015. Depuis sa création, TRANSFORM a été mis en oeuvre par des experts régionaux de toute la région africaine dans plus de 20 pays et son groupe consultatif s'est élargi pour inclure d'autres acteurs essentiels de la protection sociale tels que le PAM, la FAO, SASPEN, le CCI-OIT, l'UNU-Merit et la socialprotection.org.
TRANSFORM est un programme innovant de renforcement des capacités sur l'administration des socles nationaux de protection sociale. TRANSFORM a été commandé par l'Union africaine et développé conjointement par le BIT, l'UNICEF et le PNUD avec le financement de l'OCDE/UE-SPS/Finlande et Irish Aid en 2015. Depuis sa création, TRANSFORM a été mis en oeuvre par des experts régionaux de toute la région africaine dans plus de 20 pays et son groupe consultatif s'est élargi pour inclure d'autres acteurs essentiels de la protection sociale tels que le PAM, la FAO, SASPEN, le CCI-OIT, l'UNU-Merit et la socialprotection.org.
DFAM ensures financial resources are efficiently allocated, timely, and effectively utilized within an optimized structure. This is achieved through performance measurement, transparent reporting, and risk-informed policies.The TSF Section manages relationships with Financial Service Providers (FSPs), ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulations, including KYC and international sanctions. It also enhances efficiency, transparency, and UNICEF’s digital financial transformation across Programmes, Fundraising, and Operations.This position within DFAM focuses on identifying and mitigating financial counterparty risks, collaborating with the TSF Section, DFAM Treasury, and global offices to safeguard UNICEF’s financial operations.
Purpose of Activity/Assignment:
The objective of this consultancy is to enhance the capacity of the RMPS and of their focal points in the Regional Offices (ROs) to support more efficiently Country Offices (COs) in reviewing ESS-related documents submitted by country offices, ensuring compliance with World Bank requirements and the Entity’s internal ESS policies, and providing recommendations to strengthen the quality of submissions and of their subsequent implementation.
It is anticipated that there are three key technical areas of work under this consultancy:
- Quality assurance of ESS-related documents developed by 11 Country Offices (COs), and technical assistance to country offices in the preparation of relevant ESS components.
- Analysis of the documentation provided by COs and/or ROs and development of generic ESS and Safeguarding Risk mitigation strategies according to the type of activities.
- Development of a concise guide for the RMPS unit to adopt in the support of CO and/or ROs in quality assurance of the risk management technical area as part of the IFI financial contributions (design, implementation and monitoring of ESS/Safeguarding instruments) from an ESS/Safeguarding perspective.
The consultant will also ensure better alignment of the RMPS’s work with other risk areas within the risk management framework including AAP and data protection and support ESS/Safeguarding compliance across programmes and operations.
The Risk Management in Programming and Safeguarding Unit (RMPS) is expected to manage this consultancy in close coordination and collaboration with other relevant units within DAPM and other stakeholders as needed
The purpose of the contract is to support the pilot testing of proposed methods and indicators for the monitoring of the Child Wasting Cascade. There will be comprehensive pilots with monitoring indicators for screening, treatment and prevention implemented in at least two countries and smaller scale specific topical pilots implemented in other countries
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Immunization specialist to provide UNICEF's strategic and technical leadership on polio eradication agenda in the five countries of Lake Chad Basin, namely Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria.
The Chief, NY Facilities and Administration, under the overall guidance and within delegated authority of the Comptroller, is responsible for the UNICEF NY buildings management which includes, Real Estate Planning and Strategy, Capital projects development and implementation, Space Management, and Customer Helpdesk.
Sous la supervision du Spécialiste en Communication du Bureau du Mali, qui coordonne les travaux de communication du PAFEEM, le Consultant National en Communication développera et mettra en œuvre une approche stratégique pour la communication et la visibilité de la composante 3 du projet PAFEEM, mis en œuvre par l'UNICEF, intitulé « Soutien aux activités génératrices de revenus et à la création d'emplois ».
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a data consultant and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
To drive the SafeChild project implementation across various teams, the project team is looking for an experienced project manager with a passion for digital transformation, cybersecurity and child rights as well as previous UN experience. The project manager will coordinate all operational aspects of the project, including preparation of the steering committees, supporting the coordination of project timeline and deliverables, risk management, budget and reporting. The project manager might also support communications as needed. The project manager will support the organization of two global trainings and an expert forum and panel discussion in Luxembourg, to be organized under the SafeChild initiative. In doing so, the project manager will collaborate across various teams in ICTD headquarters and regional offices. Lastly, the project manager will ensure integration of the SafeChild project in the broader TeamOne initiative, focusing on ensuring synergies, alignment and a cohesive approach to digital capacity related initiatives in ICTD and UNICEF.
A National Advocacy and Communications Consultant for the Advocacy and Communications section at UNICEF Ghana to support youth engagement activities around U-Report and donor visibility.
This position is with the Treasury and Structured Finance (TSF) Section under the Division of Finance and Administrative Management (DFAM), reporting to the Finance Officer – Banking and Payment Solutions Unit. The DFAM's overall objective is to ensure that financial resources are fully attributed to the Strategic Plan results chain, made available in a timely manner, and used effectively and efficiently within an optimized organizational structure which is ‘fit for purpose’.
The Legal Affairs Specialist will give recommendations and advice on a wide range of organizational activities and interests, and concern, among other things, the interaction of UNICEF with governments, commercial service providers and other key partners as well as on strategic initiatives across UNICEF. This support helps UNICEF to take advantage of opportunities as well as safeguard the organization from risk. The Legal Team aims to identify and mitigate exposure to potential liability and financial loss, to safeguard the ability of the organization to be accountable to its stakeholders, and to preserve credibility as well as funding from member states and other donors, both public and private.
UNICEF DRC is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated professional to fill the position of Chief of Supply and Logistics at the P-5 level in Kinshasa.
In this critical role, you will oversee the supply chain and logistics operations to effectively deliver resources and services to support UNICEF's programs for children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. You will lead a team of logistics and supply chain experts, coordinating with various stakeholders to optimize processes, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with UNICEF's standards.
We are looking for an individual who is not only committed to the mission of UNICEF but also possesses strong leadership skills, creativity in problem-solving, and a passion for making a lasting impact in the lives of children. If you are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to children's rights and well-being, we invite you to apply and join UNICEF DRC
UNICEF is in the process of transforming its Human Resources (HR) function, with the aim to measurably improve the organization’s ability to deliver results for children, provide donors with the certainty that their contributions are well spent and enhance the employment value proposition for its staff. The primary goals of the position include innovative and integrated talent management, performance management, professional and career development, succession planning, as well as effective internal and external partnerships development.
Together with the HR Director, the Deputy HR Director-Strategic Delivery, the Associate Director-Humanitarian Action, and the wider HR leadership team, the Associate Director-Talent Management is responsible for co-leading the human resources function and the ongoing HR transformation initiatives at UNICEF. The position is directly accountable for and oversees the Talent Engagement and Partnerships, Talent Development, Performance Management functions of the Division of Human Resources. This includes co-leading the development of organizational strategies that drive HR transformation and culture change across UNICEF.
Brindar asesoría técnica para el fortalecimiento del personal técnico vinculado al proyecto de crianza positiva y asistencia técnica general para la implementación, seguimiento y expansión de la estrategia nacional de prevención de violencia en la primera infancia.
Cote d'Ivoire Country office is looking for a Chief of Communication who will be accountable for developing, managing, co-ordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring an advocacy and communication strategy and associated products and activities on on-going basis with public audiences, with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children’s and women’s rights, and support for UNICEF's mission, priorities and programmes in Cote d'Ivoire, and at a global level and those of the UN Country Team.
Under the supervision of the Senior Finance Manager – Global Cash-Based Transfers, you will provide technical financial and fiduciary expertise to support Country Offices (COs) in implementing Cash-Based Transfer (CBT) programs through Financial Service Providers (FSPs). Your responsibilities include building capacity to ensure a cash-fit workforce, managing CBT programs, and contributing to the development of management information systems.You will focus on strengthening Regional and Country Office monitoring, compliance, and risk management by providing policy advice, establishing tools and processes, and implementing controls to mitigate financial risks in cash transfers. You will also work closely with various UNICEF HQ divisions, including the Program Group (PG) Social Policy Section, Emergency Programmes Division (EMOPS), Supply Division, ICTD, Division of Analysis, Planning and Monitoring (DAPM), and the Global Shared Services Center (GSSC).Key responsibilities include providing technical support, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency in cash-based programs.
This consultancy will provide direct technical support to the relevant COs, while also supporting Regional Office’s (RO)
Risk Management focal points to enhance their capacity in quality assurance, reviewing country-level submissions, and
guiding COs in strengthening their Complaints and Feedback Management. This will contribute to better alignment
between CO, RO, and HQ efforts in risk management, safeguarding, and programme quality, while ensuring compliance
with donor requirements, including those of the World Bank
TRANSFORM est un programme innovant de renforcement des capacités sur l'administration des socles nationaux de protection sociale. TRANSFORM a été commandé par l'Union africaine et développé conjointement par le BIT, l'UNICEF et le PNUD avec le financement de l'OCDE/UE-SPS/Finlande et Irish Aid en 2015. Depuis sa création, TRANSFORM a été mis en oeuvre par des experts régionaux de toute la région africaine dans plus de 20 pays et son groupe consultatif s'est élargi pour inclure d'autres acteurs essentiels de la protection sociale tels que le PAM, la FAO, SASPEN, le CCI-OIT, l'UNU-Merit et la socialprotection.org.
TRANSFORM est un programme innovant de renforcement des capacités sur l'administration des socles nationaux de protection sociale. TRANSFORM a été commandé par l'Union africaine et développé conjointement par le BIT, l'UNICEF et le PNUD avec le financement de l'OCDE/UE-SPS/Finlande et Irish Aid en 2015. Depuis sa création, TRANSFORM a été mis en oeuvre par des experts régionaux de toute la région africaine dans plus de 20 pays et son groupe consultatif s'est élargi pour inclure d'autres acteurs essentiels de la protection sociale tels que le PAM, la FAO, SASPEN, le CCI-OIT, l'UNU-Merit et la socialprotection.org.
DFAM ensures financial resources are efficiently allocated, timely, and effectively utilized within an optimized structure. This is achieved through performance measurement, transparent reporting, and risk-informed policies.The TSF Section manages relationships with Financial Service Providers (FSPs), ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulations, including KYC and international sanctions. It also enhances efficiency, transparency, and UNICEF’s digital financial transformation across Programmes, Fundraising, and Operations.This position within DFAM focuses on identifying and mitigating financial counterparty risks, collaborating with the TSF Section, DFAM Treasury, and global offices to safeguard UNICEF’s financial operations.
Purpose of Activity/Assignment:
The objective of this consultancy is to enhance the capacity of the RMPS and of their focal points in the Regional Offices (ROs) to support more efficiently Country Offices (COs) in reviewing ESS-related documents submitted by country offices, ensuring compliance with World Bank requirements and the Entity’s internal ESS policies, and providing recommendations to strengthen the quality of submissions and of their subsequent implementation.
It is anticipated that there are three key technical areas of work under this consultancy:
- Quality assurance of ESS-related documents developed by 11 Country Offices (COs), and technical assistance to country offices in the preparation of relevant ESS components.
- Analysis of the documentation provided by COs and/or ROs and development of generic ESS and Safeguarding Risk mitigation strategies according to the type of activities.
- Development of a concise guide for the RMPS unit to adopt in the support of CO and/or ROs in quality assurance of the risk management technical area as part of the IFI financial contributions (design, implementation and monitoring of ESS/Safeguarding instruments) from an ESS/Safeguarding perspective.
The consultant will also ensure better alignment of the RMPS’s work with other risk areas within the risk management framework including AAP and data protection and support ESS/Safeguarding compliance across programmes and operations.
The Risk Management in Programming and Safeguarding Unit (RMPS) is expected to manage this consultancy in close coordination and collaboration with other relevant units within DAPM and other stakeholders as needed
The purpose of the contract is to support the pilot testing of proposed methods and indicators for the monitoring of the Child Wasting Cascade. There will be comprehensive pilots with monitoring indicators for screening, treatment and prevention implemented in at least two countries and smaller scale specific topical pilots implemented in other countries
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Immunization specialist to provide UNICEF's strategic and technical leadership on polio eradication agenda in the five countries of Lake Chad Basin, namely Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria.
The Chief, NY Facilities and Administration, under the overall guidance and within delegated authority of the Comptroller, is responsible for the UNICEF NY buildings management which includes, Real Estate Planning and Strategy, Capital projects development and implementation, Space Management, and Customer Helpdesk.
Sous la supervision du Spécialiste en Communication du Bureau du Mali, qui coordonne les travaux de communication du PAFEEM, le Consultant National en Communication développera et mettra en œuvre une approche stratégique pour la communication et la visibilité de la composante 3 du projet PAFEEM, mis en œuvre par l'UNICEF, intitulé « Soutien aux activités génératrices de revenus et à la création d'emplois ».
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a data consultant and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
To drive the SafeChild project implementation across various teams, the project team is looking for an experienced project manager with a passion for digital transformation, cybersecurity and child rights as well as previous UN experience. The project manager will coordinate all operational aspects of the project, including preparation of the steering committees, supporting the coordination of project timeline and deliverables, risk management, budget and reporting. The project manager might also support communications as needed. The project manager will support the organization of two global trainings and an expert forum and panel discussion in Luxembourg, to be organized under the SafeChild initiative. In doing so, the project manager will collaborate across various teams in ICTD headquarters and regional offices. Lastly, the project manager will ensure integration of the SafeChild project in the broader TeamOne initiative, focusing on ensuring synergies, alignment and a cohesive approach to digital capacity related initiatives in ICTD and UNICEF.
A National Advocacy and Communications Consultant for the Advocacy and Communications section at UNICEF Ghana to support youth engagement activities around U-Report and donor visibility.
This position is with the Treasury and Structured Finance (TSF) Section under the Division of Finance and Administrative Management (DFAM), reporting to the Finance Officer – Banking and Payment Solutions Unit. The DFAM's overall objective is to ensure that financial resources are fully attributed to the Strategic Plan results chain, made available in a timely manner, and used effectively and efficiently within an optimized organizational structure which is ‘fit for purpose’.
The Legal Affairs Specialist will give recommendations and advice on a wide range of organizational activities and interests, and concern, among other things, the interaction of UNICEF with governments, commercial service providers and other key partners as well as on strategic initiatives across UNICEF. This support helps UNICEF to take advantage of opportunities as well as safeguard the organization from risk. The Legal Team aims to identify and mitigate exposure to potential liability and financial loss, to safeguard the ability of the organization to be accountable to its stakeholders, and to preserve credibility as well as funding from member states and other donors, both public and private.
