Exciting consultancy opportunity to support Ministry of Education with research to investigate challenges and solutions for strengthening Numeracy competencies for Teachers and Learners in Zambian primary schools.
The efficient and effective technical support provided to the development and implementation of strategic advocacy and planning & formulation of social policy programmes/projects and the achievement of sustainable results, contributes to achievement of goals and objectives to create a protective environment for children and thus ensure their survival, development and well-being in society. Achievements in social policy programmes and projects in turn contribute to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country.
UNICEF is looking for a seasoned professional who will be leading, managing and supervising all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results.
If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
Responsibilities for this role include supporting the development of work plans, budgets and reports, and effectively and efficiently developing, monitoring and reporting on outbreak grant-specific budgets in line with program, UNICEF and donor requirements. The Programme Budget Specialist also provides key support to the RORG/IMST in outbreak budgetary monitoring, guidance to the ROs/COs on compliance with donor and internal UNICEF rules and regulations and other key functions as required. The incumbent will be deployed to polio outbreak countries as needed, to support monitoring polio resources, analyze reasons for under/over implementation and flag any issues encountered as per agreed workplan in line with Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) outbreak response Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The incumbent should also oversee the reporting of monitoring indicators to senior management groups, in particular ensuring that the SC have the necessary data to have informed discussions about the outbreak response strategy and budget.
Under the close supervision and guidance of the Senior Programme Manager (Outbreak Response), you will support the Polio Outbreak Response Work Stream in Nairobi, Kenya, by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, to help develop, implement, and monitor the team activities, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Assistant works closely with other Programme Assistants within the Polio Eradication Programme.
Under the guidance of the Senior Programme Manager (Outbreak Response), you will provide overall coordination support to regional (ROs) and country offices (COs) on Polio outbreak responses (encompassing planning, preparedness, response, and monitoring) in affected countries, working in close collaboration with Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners and RO/CO/HQ colleagues.
The purpose of the consultancy is to review and document:
1)Factors associated with household food insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa a systematic review, with focus on Ethiopia
2) Land size and use, Rainfed agriculture and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa a systematic review with focus on Ethiopia with recommendations for programme development.
3) Use the evidence from the two systematic reviews to develop into a functional conceptual framework for food systems in Ethiopia, that clearly defines the drivers of household food insecurity to guide programme design and interventions
4) Presentation of results at a Global Nutrition Event
The Purpose of the Assignment is to provide assistance to the Country Office to claim back Input Value Added Tax (VAT) from the South African Receiver of Revenues (SARS).
Under the supervision of the Chief of Communication and Partnerships, the Consultant will manage the ‘Power of Play 2.0’ campaign, contribute to UNICEF SAs ‘Positive Parenting Movement’ advocacy, and conduct some bespoke writing and editing for website content.
This work will be conducted in close coordination with the UNICEF SA Communication and Partnerships Section, as well as with Social and Behaviour Change, Education and Child Protection teams. As a ’trail blazer’ UNICEF country office working on parenting support advocacy, linked to priorities on reducing violence against children and improving mental wellbeing, the Consultant will also engage with relevant UNICEF HQ staff.
The purpose of both core areas of work is to reach and engage target audiences to promote the ‘Power of Play’ in child development and to engage partners to maximize and scale-up access to and the use of parenting support resources for ‘at-risk’ parents.
The Nutrition Officer (Data, Analytics and Evidence) will be based in Sokoto under the overall supervision of the Nutrition Specialist based in the Sokoto Field Office, will work in close collaboration with Abuja’s Nutrition Section Information Management Officer (Data, Analytics and Evidence), and will ensure close collaboration with Government counterparts and Partners at State and Local Government Area (LGA) levels to strengthen data systems across the data value chain.
The overall goal of this assignment is to strengthen and expand the WASH sector’s existing monitoring and evaluation system for sanitation services and support the FMWRS and other relevant ministries to own, use and take over the management of the WASH data. This forms as an integral part of the Government’s efforts to improve access to sustainable sanitation in line with the country’s sanitation Policy (draft) and SDGs 6.2. Specifically, this assignment is designed to ensure proper tracking of the entire sanitation service chain across all platforms and enhance existing monitoring platforms thereby achieving objectives.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of Accounting & Finance Manager and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
An exciting consultancy opportunity to develop a project appraisal report (detailed project proposal) to be submitted to the Bank’s Board of Directors for review and approval. The report will be based on the concept note designed by the UNICEF team and should be in line with criteria and templates provided by AfDB. The report should be developed in consultation with the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation, Local Authorities, the Commercial Utility, UNICEF, and AfDB local counterparts.
UNICEF South Africa is looking for a consultant to create a mental health information module in BWise which will provide information about mental health to young people and assists them to locate their nearest health facility where they can access mental health services.
The Chief Health reports to the Deputy Representative, Programmes for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and leading all stages of health programmes (e.g., gender, maternal, neonatal, adolescent, Child Immunization, child survival, HIV, and emergency preparedness) from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. S/he leads and manages the health team including establishing plans of action to achieve concrete and sustainable 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, and does so in consultation with the Regional Health Adviser.
UNICEF Ethiopia is seeking an experienced Specialist to support the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme within the country programme. The Specialist will provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to facilitate the administration and achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme.
Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office is looking for a talented and motivated individual who is passionate about the prevention of maternal and child malnutrition, to join our dynamic regional Nutrition team in Nairobi. If you have the motivation and drive to provide technical assistance, quality assurance and oversight for maternal, infant and young child nutrition to the 21 country offices in our region and to lead regional initiatives in these areas, ESARO Nutrition team would like to hear from you!
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within ESARO Regional Health Emergency Section, for a passionate and committed Health Specialist-(Routine Immunization Strengthening) P-4 level.
The Health Specialist- (Routine Immunization Strengthening) is a position embedded within the health team of UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office requiring dedicated capacity for this area of work. Under the overall supervision of the Regional Immunization Coordinator, the incumbent will ensure UNICEF ESARO’s effective contribution to global and regional commitments and priority interventions for the ‘Big catch up4’, COVID -19 vaccination integration on other Primary Health Care services, and new vaccine introductions with a focus on HPV and Malaria Vaccine
The National Consultant will review the existing strategies for market-based sanitation and sanitation financing approaches and provide recommendations for improvement. They will also support the development or update of key tools that will be used to guide the program implementation moving forward. The National Consultant is expected to closely collaborate with State Ministries of Water Resources, Ministries of Environment, WASH institutional mechanisms, line ministries, departments and agencies, sanitation businesses, Adashes and MFIs, and other relevant stakeholders involved in MBS and sanitation finance program. They will report to the UNICEF WASH Manager.
Exciting consultancy opportunity to support Ministry of Education with research to investigate challenges and solutions for strengthening Numeracy competencies for Teachers and Learners in Zambian primary schools.
The efficient and effective technical support provided to the development and implementation of strategic advocacy and planning & formulation of social policy programmes/projects and the achievement of sustainable results, contributes to achievement of goals and objectives to create a protective environment for children and thus ensure their survival, development and well-being in society. Achievements in social policy programmes and projects in turn contribute to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country.
UNICEF is looking for a seasoned professional who will be leading, managing and supervising all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results.
If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
Responsibilities for this role include supporting the development of work plans, budgets and reports, and effectively and efficiently developing, monitoring and reporting on outbreak grant-specific budgets in line with program, UNICEF and donor requirements. The Programme Budget Specialist also provides key support to the RORG/IMST in outbreak budgetary monitoring, guidance to the ROs/COs on compliance with donor and internal UNICEF rules and regulations and other key functions as required. The incumbent will be deployed to polio outbreak countries as needed, to support monitoring polio resources, analyze reasons for under/over implementation and flag any issues encountered as per agreed workplan in line with Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) outbreak response Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The incumbent should also oversee the reporting of monitoring indicators to senior management groups, in particular ensuring that the SC have the necessary data to have informed discussions about the outbreak response strategy and budget.
Under the close supervision and guidance of the Senior Programme Manager (Outbreak Response), you will support the Polio Outbreak Response Work Stream in Nairobi, Kenya, by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, to help develop, implement, and monitor the team activities, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Assistant works closely with other Programme Assistants within the Polio Eradication Programme.
Under the guidance of the Senior Programme Manager (Outbreak Response), you will provide overall coordination support to regional (ROs) and country offices (COs) on Polio outbreak responses (encompassing planning, preparedness, response, and monitoring) in affected countries, working in close collaboration with Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners and RO/CO/HQ colleagues.
The purpose of the consultancy is to review and document:
1)Factors associated with household food insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa a systematic review, with focus on Ethiopia
2) Land size and use, Rainfed agriculture and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa a systematic review with focus on Ethiopia with recommendations for programme development.
3) Use the evidence from the two systematic reviews to develop into a functional conceptual framework for food systems in Ethiopia, that clearly defines the drivers of household food insecurity to guide programme design and interventions
4) Presentation of results at a Global Nutrition Event
The Purpose of the Assignment is to provide assistance to the Country Office to claim back Input Value Added Tax (VAT) from the South African Receiver of Revenues (SARS).
Under the supervision of the Chief of Communication and Partnerships, the Consultant will manage the ‘Power of Play 2.0’ campaign, contribute to UNICEF SAs ‘Positive Parenting Movement’ advocacy, and conduct some bespoke writing and editing for website content.
This work will be conducted in close coordination with the UNICEF SA Communication and Partnerships Section, as well as with Social and Behaviour Change, Education and Child Protection teams. As a ’trail blazer’ UNICEF country office working on parenting support advocacy, linked to priorities on reducing violence against children and improving mental wellbeing, the Consultant will also engage with relevant UNICEF HQ staff.
The purpose of both core areas of work is to reach and engage target audiences to promote the ‘Power of Play’ in child development and to engage partners to maximize and scale-up access to and the use of parenting support resources for ‘at-risk’ parents.
The Nutrition Officer (Data, Analytics and Evidence) will be based in Sokoto under the overall supervision of the Nutrition Specialist based in the Sokoto Field Office, will work in close collaboration with Abuja’s Nutrition Section Information Management Officer (Data, Analytics and Evidence), and will ensure close collaboration with Government counterparts and Partners at State and Local Government Area (LGA) levels to strengthen data systems across the data value chain.
The overall goal of this assignment is to strengthen and expand the WASH sector’s existing monitoring and evaluation system for sanitation services and support the FMWRS and other relevant ministries to own, use and take over the management of the WASH data. This forms as an integral part of the Government’s efforts to improve access to sustainable sanitation in line with the country’s sanitation Policy (draft) and SDGs 6.2. Specifically, this assignment is designed to ensure proper tracking of the entire sanitation service chain across all platforms and enhance existing monitoring platforms thereby achieving objectives.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of Accounting & Finance Manager and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
An exciting consultancy opportunity to develop a project appraisal report (detailed project proposal) to be submitted to the Bank’s Board of Directors for review and approval. The report will be based on the concept note designed by the UNICEF team and should be in line with criteria and templates provided by AfDB. The report should be developed in consultation with the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation, Local Authorities, the Commercial Utility, UNICEF, and AfDB local counterparts.
UNICEF South Africa is looking for a consultant to create a mental health information module in BWise which will provide information about mental health to young people and assists them to locate their nearest health facility where they can access mental health services.
The Chief Health reports to the Deputy Representative, Programmes for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and leading all stages of health programmes (e.g., gender, maternal, neonatal, adolescent, Child Immunization, child survival, HIV, and emergency preparedness) from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. S/he leads and manages the health team including establishing plans of action to achieve concrete and sustainable 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, and does so in consultation with the Regional Health Adviser.
UNICEF Ethiopia is seeking an experienced Specialist to support the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme within the country programme. The Specialist will provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to facilitate the administration and achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme.
Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office is looking for a talented and motivated individual who is passionate about the prevention of maternal and child malnutrition, to join our dynamic regional Nutrition team in Nairobi. If you have the motivation and drive to provide technical assistance, quality assurance and oversight for maternal, infant and young child nutrition to the 21 country offices in our region and to lead regional initiatives in these areas, ESARO Nutrition team would like to hear from you!
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within ESARO Regional Health Emergency Section, for a passionate and committed Health Specialist-(Routine Immunization Strengthening) P-4 level.
The Health Specialist- (Routine Immunization Strengthening) is a position embedded within the health team of UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office requiring dedicated capacity for this area of work. Under the overall supervision of the Regional Immunization Coordinator, the incumbent will ensure UNICEF ESARO’s effective contribution to global and regional commitments and priority interventions for the ‘Big catch up4’, COVID -19 vaccination integration on other Primary Health Care services, and new vaccine introductions with a focus on HPV and Malaria Vaccine
The National Consultant will review the existing strategies for market-based sanitation and sanitation financing approaches and provide recommendations for improvement. They will also support the development or update of key tools that will be used to guide the program implementation moving forward. The National Consultant is expected to closely collaborate with State Ministries of Water Resources, Ministries of Environment, WASH institutional mechanisms, line ministries, departments and agencies, sanitation businesses, Adashes and MFIs, and other relevant stakeholders involved in MBS and sanitation finance program. They will report to the UNICEF WASH Manager.