As a Health Specialist, you will lead UNICEF’s work of supporting the Government to strengthen PHC. Working under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief of Health and Nutrition, the Health Specialist is expected to nurture close collaboration with government partners at the national and sub-national level, UN agencies, private sector, academia and development partners. The Health Specialist will also work closely with the UNICEF South Africa colleagues responsible for Health, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS and other relevant sections to effectively drive the PHC agenda.
This position offers a unique opportunity for a qualified, motivated and committed individual to make a significant impact on children’s health and nutrition. By excelling professionally, you will contribute to the overall achievement of transformative results for children.
For every child, survival and development.
Lead the development of Global Partnership for Education’s System Transformation (STG) application package for Guinea-Bissau in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Scientific Investigation (MENESIC) in consultation with the Education partners.
Guinea is a middle level income country with significant child deprivation. With a Human Development Index of 0,477 it ranks 178th out of 189 nations (2019). Since 1984, UNICEF has collaborated with other UN agencies, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, youth organizations, and other partners to support the government in its efforts to support child development. Guinea's population is estimated to be 13.6 million in 2023 (64% rural and 52% female), with an annual growth rate of 2.9%. People under the age of 18 represent 51.3% of the population. Young people aged between 10 and 18 account for 23%. The potential demographic dividend is overshadowed by the challenges of expanding basic social services, strengthening social protection and improving employability.
The 2024-2028 country program includes interventions across education, protection, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, and social policy programs. In the field, through the zone offices in Labé, Kankan and N’Zérékoré, UNICEF ensures the active implementation of programs across the country including the most remote areas. In its 2024-2028 country programme, UNICEF Guinea will expand the use of advocacy and communication to support policy development and raise awareness of children's rights. It will also institutionalize child and youth participation to ensure that their voices are heard. External partnerships will facilitate the mobilization of resources to achieve systemic impact through collaboration. UNICEF will contribute to the fight against the disenfranchisement of adolescents and young people, including their right to participation.
Under the general supervision of the Partnership Specialist, you will develop, manage, and evaluate non-financial partnerships with the corporate community in support of UNICEF’s mission and objectives in the country. You will also pilot innovative solutions for on-the-ground programme delivery, set the child rights agenda in policy and advocacy development, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand as a technical expert in the area of child rights and responsible business.
The position is also expected to provide technical input in line with UNICEF’s strategic framework on CSR and manage programmatic alliances with national CSR-related agencies, including business industry champions and the Companies Commission of Guinea
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme associate supports the respective section (s) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the Field Office, Country Office, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
As a Health Specialist, you will lead UNICEF’s work of supporting the Government to strengthen PHC. Working under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief of Health and Nutrition, the Health Specialist is expected to nurture close collaboration with government partners at the national and sub-national level, UN agencies, private sector, academia and development partners. The Health Specialist will also work closely with the UNICEF South Africa colleagues responsible for Health, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS and other relevant sections to effectively drive the PHC agenda.
This position offers a unique opportunity for a qualified, motivated and committed individual to make a significant impact on children’s health and nutrition. By excelling professionally, you will contribute to the overall achievement of transformative results for children.
For every child, survival and development.
Lead the development of Global Partnership for Education’s System Transformation (STG) application package for Guinea-Bissau in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Scientific Investigation (MENESIC) in consultation with the Education partners.
Guinea is a middle level income country with significant child deprivation. With a Human Development Index of 0,477 it ranks 178th out of 189 nations (2019). Since 1984, UNICEF has collaborated with other UN agencies, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, youth organizations, and other partners to support the government in its efforts to support child development. Guinea's population is estimated to be 13.6 million in 2023 (64% rural and 52% female), with an annual growth rate of 2.9%. People under the age of 18 represent 51.3% of the population. Young people aged between 10 and 18 account for 23%. The potential demographic dividend is overshadowed by the challenges of expanding basic social services, strengthening social protection and improving employability.
The 2024-2028 country program includes interventions across education, protection, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, and social policy programs. In the field, through the zone offices in Labé, Kankan and N’Zérékoré, UNICEF ensures the active implementation of programs across the country including the most remote areas. In its 2024-2028 country programme, UNICEF Guinea will expand the use of advocacy and communication to support policy development and raise awareness of children's rights. It will also institutionalize child and youth participation to ensure that their voices are heard. External partnerships will facilitate the mobilization of resources to achieve systemic impact through collaboration. UNICEF will contribute to the fight against the disenfranchisement of adolescents and young people, including their right to participation.
Under the general supervision of the Partnership Specialist, you will develop, manage, and evaluate non-financial partnerships with the corporate community in support of UNICEF’s mission and objectives in the country. You will also pilot innovative solutions for on-the-ground programme delivery, set the child rights agenda in policy and advocacy development, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand as a technical expert in the area of child rights and responsible business.
The position is also expected to provide technical input in line with UNICEF’s strategic framework on CSR and manage programmatic alliances with national CSR-related agencies, including business industry champions and the Companies Commission of Guinea
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme associate supports the respective section (s) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the Field Office, Country Office, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
