UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international consultant. Part of the deliverables can be done remotely but will require one trip to each of the proposed countries: Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Kiribati with approximately one week each to conduct videography services. The consultant will arrange their own accommodation, airfares, and other means of transport and visa (where required), which should be covered in the financial proposal, together with their daily rate. For the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the vendor will receive video footage from the FSM field office to be edited remotely. The consultant would report directly to the Chief of WASH Programme with technical oversight from the Chief of Communication.
Under the guidance and leadership of Deputy Representative Operations (DRO), Administrative and Finance Specialist is accountable for managing and leading the finance and admin team and also guiding operations staff in the field office in delivery of quality results in the areas of finance, administration, accounting, common and local service delivery along with Country Programme, Operation’s work plan, rolling management plan and vision of change and innovation set by the DRO and the Representative.
UNICEF Maldives has an exciting opportunity for 3 National Interns! UNICEF Maldives Country Office wishes to work with young people and provide opportunities for young people to contribute to design the interventions. Further, UNICEF wishes to provide internship opportunities for young people to gain work experience to enhance their employability and work readiness.
All Maldivian Nationals who are eligible are encouraged to apply!
UNICEF Honduras looks for Social Policy Officer to provide technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services.
Apoyar temporalmente al área de Comunicaciones en la implementación de acciones de comunicación externa y gestiones administrativas vinculadas con el área. Brinda apoyo al Programa Vamos a la Escuela.
Observación: Se trata de una consultoría para cubrir tareas y productos necesarios durante el tiempo de paternidad del asociado senior de Comunicación.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Administrative Officer, the Administrative Associate is responsible for executing a broad variety of procedural and specialized administrative tasks for the respective section requiring in-depth knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes and policies.
The Deputy Representative reports to the CO Representative for general supervision and direction. The Deputy Representative supports the Representative on the overall management of the CO and for coordinating closely with the different programme sections on all phases of the Country Office Programme, from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics and integrity.
The Deputy Representative supports the Representative in leading and leveraging partnerships with both public and private sectors for the achievement of results and fulfilment of the rights of children.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programs, 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 fulfil 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.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Zimbabwe's WASH&CEE section. The Chief & CEE is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the WASH & CEE programme from strategic planning and formulation to the delivery of the WASH outcome and output results as per the CPD. The Chief is responsible for Emergency preparedness and response. The Chief is also responsible for leading and managing the CO WASH & CEE team. The Chief WASH & CEE is accountable for ensuring that the WASH & CEE outcome and output results are achieved according to plans, allocations, results based-management approaches and methodology, UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, standards of performance and accountability framework.
The incumbent will be accountable for providing technical leadership and support to programme innovations, implementation, and scaling to support the achievement of UNICEF priorities. Working closely with programme sections, the incumbent will interact across all sections in the UNICEF office and network closely with Government, UN, NGO, and private sector to mainstream innovation as a core change strategy across UNICEF programmes and operations. In addition, the incumbent will support programme innovations, research, and evidence generation to influence national investments, develop business cases for scaling innovations, and strengthen national systems.
The AAP/CFM officer will work under the Inter-Agency Complaints and Feedback Mechanism project funded by CERF. IA CFM aims to enhance Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) among humanitarian actors in Sudan by strengthening and expanding complaints and feedback mechanisms (CFM). It will be built on UNICEF’s established CFM channels to serve all sectors, clusters and response programmes in Sudan. Through the creation of an Interagency CFM, several channels (Face-to-face, offline/online) will be active such as Hotline, community Help desks, chatbot, and email to reach communities and overcome barriers such as literacy levels, cultural acceptance, language, and other contextual factors.
UNICEF Maldives has an exciting opportunity for a Maldivian National to join our team as a Communication Associate at Level GS-6. All interested and eligible candidates are invited to apply!
UNICEF Guatemala contratará un/a consultor/a para apoyar la implementación y soporte del sistema de información del Outcome de protección de niñez, en los componentes de Entornos Comunitarios-Municipales, Migración y Servicios especializados.
Appuyer le Ministère de l’Education Nationale et de la Recherche Scientifique du Burundi, le Groupe sectoriel de l’éducation ainsi que l’UNICEF pour finaliser le processus de soumission au GPE du document de programme intégrant les commentaires du processus d’examen de la qualité (QAR1) et les éventuels autres commentaires pertinents.
In alignment with the GAP, the role of the Gender Programme Specialist is primarily technical and programmatic, with the normative advocacy and coordination roles serving a secondary function. The Specialist provides authoritative technical guidance/operational support throughout all stages of programming to facilitate the management and delivery of results contributing to gender equality in alignment with the Gender Action Plan. S/he supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of high-quality gender programming/projects across sectors in alignment with the Gender Action Plan. S/he 1) supports senior programme colleagues and management of the Country Office to advance one or more of the four targeted Gender Priorities in the Gender Action Plan with support from the Regional Gender Adviser. S/he also plays a role in working with one or more of the 7 UNICEF sectors to mainstream gender by prioritizing key gender results within the sector(s) with a strong gender relevance; 2) supports cross-sectional collaboration and coordination on key programmatic results on gender, ensuring coherence, maximization of synergies and efficiency in utilization of resources and delivery of results; 3) works with programme colleagues and management so that gender results are effectively defined, measured, and reported, and high quality assessment, research, evidence generation and evaluation on gender programming is undertaken and utilized, including through the application of the MoRES framework and effective theories of change; 4) Supports effective review, assessment, planning, capacity building, and knowledge management on gender; 5) Supports the assessment and identification of gender needs for emergency preparedness and response, and provides gender relevant guidance and technical input on emergency programming.
UNICEF Cameroon CO needs a junior professional who under the supervision of the Nutrition Officer Emergency and general supervision by the Chief Field Office Buea, will manage core nutrition program and cluster coordination. He/she manages the collection, analysis, and sharing of information that is important for the nutrition program and cluster partners to make informed (evidence-based) strategic decisions.
The interpreter will interpret/ transliterates spoken language using Kenyan Sign Language plus other manual sign system, and vice versa, to facilitate communication between hearing and a person with hearing disability; or serve as a liaison between and perform related work as required.
The Nutrition Specialist supports the development and preparation of the nutrition programme and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the programme progress of a sector of the nutrition programme within the country programme. The Nutrition Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes/projects. This is carried out 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 Nutrition Specialist reports in matrix management to the Nutrition Chief who is at level 4 and the Chief Field Office who is at level 3.
To address the needs of women and adolescents, the Nutrition Section has established a maternal nutrition and adolescent nutrition program. These two new programs require careful development, planning, coordination, and monitoring in collaboration with other sections within UNICEF, other UN agencies, and government and non-governmental partners. Consequently, the UNICEF office in Madagascar is seeking a Nutrition Officer (NOB) responsible for maternal and adolescent nutrition. This position will be based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, and will play a crucial role in the successful implementation of these two programs.
Under the supervision of the P3 Nutrition Specialists for Output 1 and Output 2, the Nutrition Officer will provide technical, operational, and administrative support throughout the programming process for maternal and adolescent nutrition programs/projects within the country program, from development planning to achieving results. The incumbent will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the progress of key deliverables related to these two nutrition programs. This will be carried out in accordance with plans, allocations, results-based management approaches and methodologies, as well as UNICEF’s strategic plans, performance standards, and accountability framework.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international consultant. Part of the deliverables can be done remotely but will require one trip to each of the proposed countries: Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Kiribati with approximately one week each to conduct videography services. The consultant will arrange their own accommodation, airfares, and other means of transport and visa (where required), which should be covered in the financial proposal, together with their daily rate. For the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the vendor will receive video footage from the FSM field office to be edited remotely. The consultant would report directly to the Chief of WASH Programme with technical oversight from the Chief of Communication.
Under the guidance and leadership of Deputy Representative Operations (DRO), Administrative and Finance Specialist is accountable for managing and leading the finance and admin team and also guiding operations staff in the field office in delivery of quality results in the areas of finance, administration, accounting, common and local service delivery along with Country Programme, Operation’s work plan, rolling management plan and vision of change and innovation set by the DRO and the Representative.
UNICEF Maldives has an exciting opportunity for 3 National Interns! UNICEF Maldives Country Office wishes to work with young people and provide opportunities for young people to contribute to design the interventions. Further, UNICEF wishes to provide internship opportunities for young people to gain work experience to enhance their employability and work readiness.
All Maldivian Nationals who are eligible are encouraged to apply!
UNICEF Honduras looks for Social Policy Officer to provide technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services.
Apoyar temporalmente al área de Comunicaciones en la implementación de acciones de comunicación externa y gestiones administrativas vinculadas con el área. Brinda apoyo al Programa Vamos a la Escuela.
Observación: Se trata de una consultoría para cubrir tareas y productos necesarios durante el tiempo de paternidad del asociado senior de Comunicación.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Administrative Officer, the Administrative Associate is responsible for executing a broad variety of procedural and specialized administrative tasks for the respective section requiring in-depth knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes and policies.
The Deputy Representative reports to the CO Representative for general supervision and direction. The Deputy Representative supports the Representative on the overall management of the CO and for coordinating closely with the different programme sections on all phases of the Country Office Programme, from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics and integrity.
The Deputy Representative supports the Representative in leading and leveraging partnerships with both public and private sectors for the achievement of results and fulfilment of the rights of children.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programs, 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 fulfil 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.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Zimbabwe's WASH&CEE section. The Chief & CEE is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the WASH & CEE programme from strategic planning and formulation to the delivery of the WASH outcome and output results as per the CPD. The Chief is responsible for Emergency preparedness and response. The Chief is also responsible for leading and managing the CO WASH & CEE team. The Chief WASH & CEE is accountable for ensuring that the WASH & CEE outcome and output results are achieved according to plans, allocations, results based-management approaches and methodology, UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, standards of performance and accountability framework.
The incumbent will be accountable for providing technical leadership and support to programme innovations, implementation, and scaling to support the achievement of UNICEF priorities. Working closely with programme sections, the incumbent will interact across all sections in the UNICEF office and network closely with Government, UN, NGO, and private sector to mainstream innovation as a core change strategy across UNICEF programmes and operations. In addition, the incumbent will support programme innovations, research, and evidence generation to influence national investments, develop business cases for scaling innovations, and strengthen national systems.
The AAP/CFM officer will work under the Inter-Agency Complaints and Feedback Mechanism project funded by CERF. IA CFM aims to enhance Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) among humanitarian actors in Sudan by strengthening and expanding complaints and feedback mechanisms (CFM). It will be built on UNICEF’s established CFM channels to serve all sectors, clusters and response programmes in Sudan. Through the creation of an Interagency CFM, several channels (Face-to-face, offline/online) will be active such as Hotline, community Help desks, chatbot, and email to reach communities and overcome barriers such as literacy levels, cultural acceptance, language, and other contextual factors.
UNICEF Maldives has an exciting opportunity for a Maldivian National to join our team as a Communication Associate at Level GS-6. All interested and eligible candidates are invited to apply!
UNICEF Guatemala contratará un/a consultor/a para apoyar la implementación y soporte del sistema de información del Outcome de protección de niñez, en los componentes de Entornos Comunitarios-Municipales, Migración y Servicios especializados.
Appuyer le Ministère de l’Education Nationale et de la Recherche Scientifique du Burundi, le Groupe sectoriel de l’éducation ainsi que l’UNICEF pour finaliser le processus de soumission au GPE du document de programme intégrant les commentaires du processus d’examen de la qualité (QAR1) et les éventuels autres commentaires pertinents.
In alignment with the GAP, the role of the Gender Programme Specialist is primarily technical and programmatic, with the normative advocacy and coordination roles serving a secondary function. The Specialist provides authoritative technical guidance/operational support throughout all stages of programming to facilitate the management and delivery of results contributing to gender equality in alignment with the Gender Action Plan. S/he supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of high-quality gender programming/projects across sectors in alignment with the Gender Action Plan. S/he 1) supports senior programme colleagues and management of the Country Office to advance one or more of the four targeted Gender Priorities in the Gender Action Plan with support from the Regional Gender Adviser. S/he also plays a role in working with one or more of the 7 UNICEF sectors to mainstream gender by prioritizing key gender results within the sector(s) with a strong gender relevance; 2) supports cross-sectional collaboration and coordination on key programmatic results on gender, ensuring coherence, maximization of synergies and efficiency in utilization of resources and delivery of results; 3) works with programme colleagues and management so that gender results are effectively defined, measured, and reported, and high quality assessment, research, evidence generation and evaluation on gender programming is undertaken and utilized, including through the application of the MoRES framework and effective theories of change; 4) Supports effective review, assessment, planning, capacity building, and knowledge management on gender; 5) Supports the assessment and identification of gender needs for emergency preparedness and response, and provides gender relevant guidance and technical input on emergency programming.
UNICEF Cameroon CO needs a junior professional who under the supervision of the Nutrition Officer Emergency and general supervision by the Chief Field Office Buea, will manage core nutrition program and cluster coordination. He/she manages the collection, analysis, and sharing of information that is important for the nutrition program and cluster partners to make informed (evidence-based) strategic decisions.
The interpreter will interpret/ transliterates spoken language using Kenyan Sign Language plus other manual sign system, and vice versa, to facilitate communication between hearing and a person with hearing disability; or serve as a liaison between and perform related work as required.
The Nutrition Specialist supports the development and preparation of the nutrition programme and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the programme progress of a sector of the nutrition programme within the country programme. The Nutrition Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes/projects. This is carried out 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 Nutrition Specialist reports in matrix management to the Nutrition Chief who is at level 4 and the Chief Field Office who is at level 3.
To address the needs of women and adolescents, the Nutrition Section has established a maternal nutrition and adolescent nutrition program. These two new programs require careful development, planning, coordination, and monitoring in collaboration with other sections within UNICEF, other UN agencies, and government and non-governmental partners. Consequently, the UNICEF office in Madagascar is seeking a Nutrition Officer (NOB) responsible for maternal and adolescent nutrition. This position will be based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, and will play a crucial role in the successful implementation of these two programs.
Under the supervision of the P3 Nutrition Specialists for Output 1 and Output 2, the Nutrition Officer will provide technical, operational, and administrative support throughout the programming process for maternal and adolescent nutrition programs/projects within the country program, from development planning to achieving results. The incumbent will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the progress of key deliverables related to these two nutrition programs. This will be carried out in accordance with plans, allocations, results-based management approaches and methodologies, as well as UNICEF’s strategic plans, performance standards, and accountability framework.