The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the child protection programmes/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Child Protection Programme within the Country Programme. The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Child Protection Officer to programme preparation, planning and implementation contributes to the achievement of sustainable results to create a protective environment for children against harm and all forms of violence, and ensures their survival, development and wellbeing in society. Success in child protection programmes and projects in turn contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that promote greater social equality in the country.
Education: Completion of secondary education. Technical or university courses in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or social science is desirable.*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.Experience: At least 5 years of professional work experience in communications, administration, operations support or related fields. Demonstrated experience in budget monitoring, procurement administration, contract management, financial tracking, payment processing and expenditure reporting is required. Work experience in emergency and humanitarian contexts is desirable. Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required and basic level in English is desirable. Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) or a local language is an asset
The Urban WASH Officer reports to the WASH Specialist and provides technical, operational and field-level support for the implementation, monitoring and supervision of urban WASH recovery interventions in earthquake-affected areas.
To support UNICEF Venezuela and Ministry of Health counterparts in planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring integrated outreach and primary health care (PHC) activities for earthquake-affected populations in Caracas, La Guaira o Miranda, ensuring equitable access to essential health services and strengthening community engagement during the emergency response.
The Administrator WASH Officer reports to the WASH Specialist and provides technical, operational and administrative support for the planning, procurement, implementation and monitoring of WASH infrastructure interventions.
UNICEF’s Child Protection Section will coordinate a multi-sectoral contribution to the mental health and psychosocial response to the earthquake. This will be done under overall government leadership and through existing partnerships (wherever possible) to assist long-term sustainability of MHPSS infrastructure. Under the Supervision of Child Protection Specialist, the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist will support the design and implementation of a psychosocial programme and support to displaced and affected children. The MHPSS Specialist will provide technical leadership and coordination support for the design, implementation, and monitoring of MHPSS interventions in response to Venezuelan Earthquake. The role will ensure that community engagement, accountability, and behaviorally informed approaches are embedded across sectors and aligned with UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children (CCCs).
La consultoría brindará liderazgo técnico y organizativo para evaluar los cambios logrados por el proyecto “Preparación Participativa Integral ante Desastres enfocada en Comunidades Altamente Vulnerables” en Venezuela. La evaluación se llevará a cabo mediante tres simulaciones de emergencia en los estados Sucre, Delta Amacuro y Zulia, como parte de los esfuerzos de preparación y respuesta ante desastres.
El trabajo buscará medir el fortalecimiento de las capacidades comunitarias para la gestión del riesgo, la preparación y la respuesta ante emergencias, con énfasis en niños, niñas, adolescentes, mujeres y comunidades vulnerables. Asimismo, contribuirá a reforzar la resiliencia de poblaciones afectadas por el cambio climático y el desplazamiento, promoviendo sistemas de respuesta más sólidos y comunidades mejor preparadas.
The Supply and Logistics Associate performs highly skilled work on UNICEF supply chains, and manages the more complex cases and client requests, which frequently requires the evaluation of difficult situations and adaptation of procedures and processes to resolve such cases. The function is characterized as highly independent and provides opportunities for Associates to lead and carry out responsibility for end-to-end supply chain management from the beginning to the end of the process and provide input into the design and development of improved supply chain services and delivery mechanisms.
The Supply & Logistic Associate (Construction) reports to the Supply and Construction Officer as per the Country Office (CO) set-up and is responsible for providing technical support to construction activities of the country office. The technical support on construction projects includes planning, support to procurement, as well as monitoring of construction works on site. The incumbent collaborates closely with UNICEF Programme/ Operations in defining construction interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children.
To support UNICEF Venezuela and Ministry of Health counterparts in planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring integrated outreach and primary health care (PHC) activities for earthquake-affected populations in Capital District, La Guaira, Miranda, Aragua, Carabobo, Yaracuy, and Falcón, ensuring equitable access to essential health services and strengthening community engagement during the emergency response.
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for executing a broad variety of routine regular administrative transactional tasks and some specialized responsibilities for the respective section/office, requiring thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes and policies.
Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work. For this position, a bachelor’s degree in finance/ administration/ Budget/ Accounting from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience.Experience: A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, administration or related areas is required. Experience in supporting financial transactions, document management and data entry is desirable. Previous experience with the United Nations or an international organization is an asset.Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required and basic level in English is desirable. Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) or a local language is an asset
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the incumbent is accountable for delivery of efficient and cost-effective administrative support services, providing guidance for operations of administrative support services and management of administrative staff. Ensures the office’s administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization's administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
UNICEF Venezuela is seeking a seasoned Emergency Manager to lead the Country Office's response to one of the most demanding humanitarian operations in the region. Reporting directly to the Representative, you will set the strategic direction for emergency preparedness and response, provide technical leadership across sectors, and represent UNICEF at the highest levels of coordination with Government, the UN Country Team, and the humanitarian cluster system. This is a role for a proven crisis leader — someone who has led response operations before, knows how to build and steer a team under pressure, and is ready to shape both the immediate response and the long-term recovery architecture for children and families affected by the earthquake. If you're looking for a posting where your seniority, judgment and leadership will define the outcome for thousands of children, this is it.
Venezuela is currently responding to a major earthquake emergency in its central-northern region, and UNICEF is looking for an experienced Emergency Specialist ready to make a real difference on the ground. This is a opportunity to lead emergency preparedness and response efforts at the heart of the operation — from rapid needs assessments and coordination with Government, UN agencies and NGOs, to mobilizing resources and ensuring life-saving assistance reaches children and families when they need it most. If you thrive under pressure, bring proven field experience from complex emergencies, and want your work to translate directly into impact for the most vulnerable children, this is your moment. Join a dedicated team already on the ground in Venezuela and help shape the next phase of this critical response.
The Child Protection Officer (GBV) supports the development and preparation of the GBV programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the GBV programmes/projects within the country programme. The Child Protection Officer provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes. H/She facilitates the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable contributions to national efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm, and to protect their rights to survival, development and well-being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/frameworks and UN intergovernmental bodies.
The Child Protection Officer (alternative care) provide technical assistance to the Government and partners to strengthen child protection system, protocols and capacities for the identification, case management, interim care, family tracing and reunification of unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) in line with international standards and the specific emergency context in Venezuela.
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the child protection programmes/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Child Protection Programme within the Country Programme. The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Child Protection Officer to programme preparation, planning and implementation contributes to the achievement of sustainable results to create a protective environment for children against harm and all forms of violence, and ensures their survival, development and wellbeing in society. Success in child protection programmes and projects in turn contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that promote greater social equality in the country.
Education: Completion of secondary education. Technical or university courses in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or social science is desirable.*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.Experience: At least 5 years of professional work experience in communications, administration, operations support or related fields. Demonstrated experience in budget monitoring, procurement administration, contract management, financial tracking, payment processing and expenditure reporting is required. Work experience in emergency and humanitarian contexts is desirable. Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required and basic level in English is desirable. Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) or a local language is an asset
The Urban WASH Officer reports to the WASH Specialist and provides technical, operational and field-level support for the implementation, monitoring and supervision of urban WASH recovery interventions in earthquake-affected areas.
To support UNICEF Venezuela and Ministry of Health counterparts in planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring integrated outreach and primary health care (PHC) activities for earthquake-affected populations in Caracas, La Guaira o Miranda, ensuring equitable access to essential health services and strengthening community engagement during the emergency response.
The Administrator WASH Officer reports to the WASH Specialist and provides technical, operational and administrative support for the planning, procurement, implementation and monitoring of WASH infrastructure interventions.
UNICEF’s Child Protection Section will coordinate a multi-sectoral contribution to the mental health and psychosocial response to the earthquake. This will be done under overall government leadership and through existing partnerships (wherever possible) to assist long-term sustainability of MHPSS infrastructure. Under the Supervision of Child Protection Specialist, the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist will support the design and implementation of a psychosocial programme and support to displaced and affected children. The MHPSS Specialist will provide technical leadership and coordination support for the design, implementation, and monitoring of MHPSS interventions in response to Venezuelan Earthquake. The role will ensure that community engagement, accountability, and behaviorally informed approaches are embedded across sectors and aligned with UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children (CCCs).
La consultoría brindará liderazgo técnico y organizativo para evaluar los cambios logrados por el proyecto “Preparación Participativa Integral ante Desastres enfocada en Comunidades Altamente Vulnerables” en Venezuela. La evaluación se llevará a cabo mediante tres simulaciones de emergencia en los estados Sucre, Delta Amacuro y Zulia, como parte de los esfuerzos de preparación y respuesta ante desastres.
El trabajo buscará medir el fortalecimiento de las capacidades comunitarias para la gestión del riesgo, la preparación y la respuesta ante emergencias, con énfasis en niños, niñas, adolescentes, mujeres y comunidades vulnerables. Asimismo, contribuirá a reforzar la resiliencia de poblaciones afectadas por el cambio climático y el desplazamiento, promoviendo sistemas de respuesta más sólidos y comunidades mejor preparadas.
The Supply and Logistics Associate performs highly skilled work on UNICEF supply chains, and manages the more complex cases and client requests, which frequently requires the evaluation of difficult situations and adaptation of procedures and processes to resolve such cases. The function is characterized as highly independent and provides opportunities for Associates to lead and carry out responsibility for end-to-end supply chain management from the beginning to the end of the process and provide input into the design and development of improved supply chain services and delivery mechanisms.
The Supply & Logistic Associate (Construction) reports to the Supply and Construction Officer as per the Country Office (CO) set-up and is responsible for providing technical support to construction activities of the country office. The technical support on construction projects includes planning, support to procurement, as well as monitoring of construction works on site. The incumbent collaborates closely with UNICEF Programme/ Operations in defining construction interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children.
To support UNICEF Venezuela and Ministry of Health counterparts in planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring integrated outreach and primary health care (PHC) activities for earthquake-affected populations in Capital District, La Guaira, Miranda, Aragua, Carabobo, Yaracuy, and Falcón, ensuring equitable access to essential health services and strengthening community engagement during the emergency response.
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for executing a broad variety of routine regular administrative transactional tasks and some specialized responsibilities for the respective section/office, requiring thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes and policies.
Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work. For this position, a bachelor’s degree in finance/ administration/ Budget/ Accounting from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience.Experience: A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, administration or related areas is required. Experience in supporting financial transactions, document management and data entry is desirable. Previous experience with the United Nations or an international organization is an asset.Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required and basic level in English is desirable. Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) or a local language is an asset
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the incumbent is accountable for delivery of efficient and cost-effective administrative support services, providing guidance for operations of administrative support services and management of administrative staff. Ensures the office’s administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization's administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
UNICEF Venezuela is seeking a seasoned Emergency Manager to lead the Country Office's response to one of the most demanding humanitarian operations in the region. Reporting directly to the Representative, you will set the strategic direction for emergency preparedness and response, provide technical leadership across sectors, and represent UNICEF at the highest levels of coordination with Government, the UN Country Team, and the humanitarian cluster system. This is a role for a proven crisis leader — someone who has led response operations before, knows how to build and steer a team under pressure, and is ready to shape both the immediate response and the long-term recovery architecture for children and families affected by the earthquake. If you're looking for a posting where your seniority, judgment and leadership will define the outcome for thousands of children, this is it.
Venezuela is currently responding to a major earthquake emergency in its central-northern region, and UNICEF is looking for an experienced Emergency Specialist ready to make a real difference on the ground. This is a opportunity to lead emergency preparedness and response efforts at the heart of the operation — from rapid needs assessments and coordination with Government, UN agencies and NGOs, to mobilizing resources and ensuring life-saving assistance reaches children and families when they need it most. If you thrive under pressure, bring proven field experience from complex emergencies, and want your work to translate directly into impact for the most vulnerable children, this is your moment. Join a dedicated team already on the ground in Venezuela and help shape the next phase of this critical response.
The Child Protection Officer (GBV) supports the development and preparation of the GBV programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the GBV programmes/projects within the country programme. The Child Protection Officer provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes. H/She facilitates the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable contributions to national efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm, and to protect their rights to survival, development and well-being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/frameworks and UN intergovernmental bodies.
The Child Protection Officer (alternative care) provide technical assistance to the Government and partners to strengthen child protection system, protocols and capacities for the identification, case management, interim care, family tracing and reunification of unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) in line with international standards and the specific emergency context in Venezuela.
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