UNICEF Gulf Area Office (UNICEF GAO) supports the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its line ministries and authorities to advance the rights of children under the framework of a Gulf Area Programme (2019-2025).
The Child Friendly City Initiative (CFCI) is an initiative that brings together a wide range of partners, advocates for governance approaches and participatory urban management promoting the realization of the rights of the youngest citizens. The CFC approach is one of the ways through which UNICEF addresses issues of child rights and protection in an urban setting. On the 2nd of May 2018, the Emirate of Sharjah was recognized as a Child-Friendly City, marking it as the first city in the UAE to be recognized by the new UNICEF CFCI guidelines. Time has now come to take stock of progress made so far in the current plan, in order to ensure that Sharjah continues to meet the standards of a Child Friendly City.
The Child Protection Officer position in Iquique, Chile, operates within the broader framework of UNICEF’s efforts to address the vulnerabilities of children and adolescents in northern Chile, a region significantly impacted by migration and socio-economic disparities. The role supports the implementation of the 2023–2026 Country Programme, which prioritizes protecting children on the move, strengthening national and local child protection systems, and fostering cross-sectoral coordination. The officer works closely with government institutions, civil society, and other partners to address the challenges faced by migrant children, Indigenous communities, and other vulnerable populations, ensuring their rights are upheld and their access to protection services is improved. This position reports to the Programme Officer and contributes to UNICEF’s mission to create safe, inclusive, and equitable environments for all children in the region.
Join UNICEF as a National Consultant for Safe School Initiative (Master trainer and implementation coordinator). You will contribute to the promotion of children’s rights in Syria, by assisting in updating and localizing the Safe School Initiative materials. You will be responsible for developing monitoring tools, coordinating the execution of activities in schools and learning centers, and co-facilitating the training of the national trainers' team. Additionally, you will oversee the coordination and monitoring of the implementation of activities in both schools and non-formal education learning centers.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a worsening outbreak of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), which has become a serious public health crisis. In December 2022, the Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene and Prevention (MSPHP) declared Mpox a national epidemic following a surge in cases. By the end of 2022, the DRC had reported 5,677 suspected cases and 213 deaths (3.7% case fatality rate). The situation worsened in 2023, with 14,626 cases and 654 deaths (4.46% case-fatality rate), and the trend has continued in 2024, with 38,185 reported cases, 8,607 confirmed cases and 1,049 deaths so far.
Unicef en Cuba ¿Le gustaría trabajar con nuestro equipo para generar cambios positivos en la vida de niños, niñas y adolescentes? Esta puede ser una oportunidad.
Entre el 18 de octubre y el 10 de noviembre del 2024 , Cuba se ha visto afectada por dos huracanes (Oscar, con importantes repercusiones en Guantánamo, y Rafael, que causó daños significativos en las provincias occidentales de Artemisa, Mayabeque y La Habana); dos terremotos (uno de magnitud 6,0 y otro de magnitud 6,7, al sureste de Pilón, en Granma); y dos desconexiones totales del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN), con impacto directo en los servicios de agua.
En este contexto donde UNICEF Cuba apoya en la respuesta efectiva a estas emergencias , se anuncia su convocatoria a la vacante de Oficial WASH ( agua, saneamiento e higiene) que apoyará la Respuesta de Emergencia de UNICEF bajo la supervisión general del Representante Adjunto y en coordinación con el Oficial de Emergencias de la CO. Este puesto proporcionará asistencia técnica, operativa y administrativa profesional para apoyar el desarrollo, la implementación y el seguimiento de los resultados de WASH del Programa de País.
Le invitamos a consultar la Descripción del Perfil y los requerimientos para su postulación.
!Tú puedes ser parte de nuestro equipo y trabajar a favor de la infancia y la adolescencia en el país!
UNICEF tiene una política de tolerancia cero con respecto de cualquier conducta incompatible con los propósitos y objetivos de las Naciones Unidas, incluyendo explotación sexual y abuso, acoso sexual, abuso de autoridad y discriminación. Asimismo, UNICEF se adhiere a estrictos principios para la salvaguarda de la niñez.
Las personas seleccionadas estarán sujetas a un riguroso proceso de verificación de antecedentes y referencias, y se espera se adhieran a los estándares y principios de UNICEF.
UNICEF Gulf Area Office (UNICEF GAO) supports the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its line ministries and authorities to advance the rights of children under the framework of a Gulf Area Programme (2019-2025).
The Child Friendly City Initiative (CFCI) is an initiative that brings together a wide range of partners, advocates for governance approaches and participatory urban management promoting the realization of the rights of the youngest citizens. The CFC approach is one of the ways through which UNICEF addresses issues of child rights and protection in an urban setting. On the 2nd of May 2018, the Emirate of Sharjah was recognized as a Child-Friendly City, marking it as the first city in the UAE to be recognized by the new UNICEF CFCI guidelines. Time has now come to take stock of progress made so far in the current plan, in order to ensure that Sharjah continues to meet the standards of a Child Friendly City.
The Child Protection Officer position in Iquique, Chile, operates within the broader framework of UNICEF’s efforts to address the vulnerabilities of children and adolescents in northern Chile, a region significantly impacted by migration and socio-economic disparities. The role supports the implementation of the 2023–2026 Country Programme, which prioritizes protecting children on the move, strengthening national and local child protection systems, and fostering cross-sectoral coordination. The officer works closely with government institutions, civil society, and other partners to address the challenges faced by migrant children, Indigenous communities, and other vulnerable populations, ensuring their rights are upheld and their access to protection services is improved. This position reports to the Programme Officer and contributes to UNICEF’s mission to create safe, inclusive, and equitable environments for all children in the region.
Join UNICEF as a National Consultant for Safe School Initiative (Master trainer and implementation coordinator). You will contribute to the promotion of children’s rights in Syria, by assisting in updating and localizing the Safe School Initiative materials. You will be responsible for developing monitoring tools, coordinating the execution of activities in schools and learning centers, and co-facilitating the training of the national trainers' team. Additionally, you will oversee the coordination and monitoring of the implementation of activities in both schools and non-formal education learning centers.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a worsening outbreak of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), which has become a serious public health crisis. In December 2022, the Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene and Prevention (MSPHP) declared Mpox a national epidemic following a surge in cases. By the end of 2022, the DRC had reported 5,677 suspected cases and 213 deaths (3.7% case fatality rate). The situation worsened in 2023, with 14,626 cases and 654 deaths (4.46% case-fatality rate), and the trend has continued in 2024, with 38,185 reported cases, 8,607 confirmed cases and 1,049 deaths so far.
Unicef en Cuba ¿Le gustaría trabajar con nuestro equipo para generar cambios positivos en la vida de niños, niñas y adolescentes? Esta puede ser una oportunidad.
Entre el 18 de octubre y el 10 de noviembre del 2024 , Cuba se ha visto afectada por dos huracanes (Oscar, con importantes repercusiones en Guantánamo, y Rafael, que causó daños significativos en las provincias occidentales de Artemisa, Mayabeque y La Habana); dos terremotos (uno de magnitud 6,0 y otro de magnitud 6,7, al sureste de Pilón, en Granma); y dos desconexiones totales del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN), con impacto directo en los servicios de agua.
En este contexto donde UNICEF Cuba apoya en la respuesta efectiva a estas emergencias , se anuncia su convocatoria a la vacante de Oficial WASH ( agua, saneamiento e higiene) que apoyará la Respuesta de Emergencia de UNICEF bajo la supervisión general del Representante Adjunto y en coordinación con el Oficial de Emergencias de la CO. Este puesto proporcionará asistencia técnica, operativa y administrativa profesional para apoyar el desarrollo, la implementación y el seguimiento de los resultados de WASH del Programa de País.
Le invitamos a consultar la Descripción del Perfil y los requerimientos para su postulación.
!Tú puedes ser parte de nuestro equipo y trabajar a favor de la infancia y la adolescencia en el país!
UNICEF tiene una política de tolerancia cero con respecto de cualquier conducta incompatible con los propósitos y objetivos de las Naciones Unidas, incluyendo explotación sexual y abuso, acoso sexual, abuso de autoridad y discriminación. Asimismo, UNICEF se adhiere a estrictos principios para la salvaguarda de la niñez.
Las personas seleccionadas estarán sujetas a un riguroso proceso de verificación de antecedentes y referencias, y se espera se adhieran a los estándares y principios de UNICEF.
