The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in Programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations. In fragile and humanitarian contexts, UNICEF action is guided by its global Policy and Framework for humanitarian action.
How can you make a difference?
This staff member will drive the development of effective, integrated advocacy and communication strategies. S/he will work collaboratively with colleagues across teams and with external partners to drive changes in policy and practice and secure political and financial commitments for children.
Under the overall direction and guidance of the Education Specialist/Cluster Coordinator, the IM Officer (Education Cluster) will manage the IM function of the Cluster/ Sector/ Working Group at the national and sub-national level and provide support in data collection and management for the Education section.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief, Education (Level 4), the Education Specialist supports the implementation of the Education programme and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
The overall purpose of this position is to provide thought leadership, quality analytical guidance, oversight, quality assurance and technical support to the social protection agenda for UNICEF in the East and Southern Africa region, with strong links across the continent and global agendas. It is responsible for leading and overseeing regional and country level analysis and advocacy to promote development of national social protection systems and programmes. It contributes to global thinking and visibility on social protection development, including through analysis and advocacy. Strategic use of knowledge generation and fostering of technical and high-level networks to promote social protection is also key.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in Programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations. In fragile and humanitarian contexts, UNICEF action is guided by its global Policy and Framework for humanitarian action.
How can you make a difference?
This staff member will drive the development of effective, integrated advocacy and communication strategies. S/he will work collaboratively with colleagues across teams and with external partners to drive changes in policy and practice and secure political and financial commitments for children.
Under the overall direction and guidance of the Education Specialist/Cluster Coordinator, the IM Officer (Education Cluster) will manage the IM function of the Cluster/ Sector/ Working Group at the national and sub-national level and provide support in data collection and management for the Education section.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief, Education (Level 4), the Education Specialist supports the implementation of the Education programme and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
The overall purpose of this position is to provide thought leadership, quality analytical guidance, oversight, quality assurance and technical support to the social protection agenda for UNICEF in the East and Southern Africa region, with strong links across the continent and global agendas. It is responsible for leading and overseeing regional and country level analysis and advocacy to promote development of national social protection systems and programmes. It contributes to global thinking and visibility on social protection development, including through analysis and advocacy. Strategic use of knowledge generation and fostering of technical and high-level networks to promote social protection is also key.
