UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of programme assistant for polio for the country office and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. We are looking for someone who enjoys thinking out of the box and a high-paced working environment, is solution-oriented, and able to quickly establish strong working relations with others. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
Under the supervision of the Education Specialist in charge of governance, the Education Officer (Data) will support the Program in producing key reports expected as part of program implementation. He/she will be primarily responsible for collecting, compiling, and analyzing real time data, that will be disseminated for reporting purposes. He/she will also be responsible for producing evidence of progress made during the implementation of program activities. The successful candidate will also work with cross-sectoral sections and other thematic sections such as Health, Child Protection, Water, Hygiene and Sanitation, etc. in the implementation of projects, in connection with data collection and dissemination, evidence production, human interest stories, production of liaison bulletins and periodic reviews. He/she will collect, analyze and disseminate data to other sister agencies of the United Nations system, implementing partners and all other humanitarian actors contributing directly or indirectly to the implementation of program activities.
The person will also be responsible for supporting the Ministry of Education in updating the Education Management Information System (SIGE) and producing statistical yearbooks and key indicators for the sector.
Under the overall guidance and direction of the Chief, Education, the Education Manager supports the Chief in managing the section, playing a key role in bringing innovation to the development and preparation of education programmes. The Education Manager provides authoritative technical guidance and operational support throughout all stages of programming to facilitate the management and delivery of results on strengthening national education systems to improve learning outcomes and to promote universal access to quality, equitable and inclusive primary/early childhood education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
The staff member will deepen collaboration with key donors including National Committees and provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange and resource mobilization for UNICEF Ghana Country Programme through support to various fundraising activities and channels, ensuring strategic engagement and development of long-term partnerships (public/private).
This role is particularly exciting as it ensures UNICEF resources are strategically used for the best possible structures essential for child survival and development. Your role directly impacts saving lives, especially during emergencies, by constructing well-designed and solid structures that can withstand the various impacts of climate change in Malawi. Your expertise in construction will significantly contribute to the overall success of the office's construction projects across all programmes.
UNICEF’S evaluation function, along with the evaluation units of many other UN agencies, are a part of the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG), an interagency professional network that aims to promote, strengthen and advocate for a robust, influential, independent and credible evaluation function throughout the UN system. In the past few years, as a part of these efforts to understand and promote the use of evaluative methods, the UNEG Methods Working Group has developed a compendium of methods (Issue I and II) with illustrative examples and organized dedicated learning seminars. These
endeavors received very positive informal feedback, but they were not necessarily based on systematic assessment of methods currently used or misused by the UN evaluation community. We know relatively little of the extent to which standard social science methods and specific evaluative approaches were applied in UN evaluation practice- what are the common patterns in approaches used? what are some of the systematic issues related to the methodological approaches of UN evaluations?
In an effort to answer these questions, the UNEG Methods group seeks to hire consultant(s) who will carry out a diagnostic review of the different evaluation methods and approaches used across UN evaluation exercises. The overarching objective of the review will be to assess the prevalence, common patterns and trends in the use of standard social science methods (e.g., quantitative and qualitative) and specific evaluation approaches. This will provide ground for stimulating a dialogue on system-level changes required to improve quality, credibility, and utilization within individual UN agencies, funds and programmes.
UNICEF is seeking the services of an individual consultant to provide Strategic, Technical, and Operational and coordination support to the MoH/EPI and the UNICEF Zambia Country Office (ZCO) to the polio (WPV1 and nOPV2) Out-Break Response (OBR) through effectively planning, budgeting, operations management, monitoring, and reporting of quality Supplementary Immunisation Activities (SIAs) campaigns towards achieving high (above 95%) coverage of bi-valent Oral Polio Vaccine (bOPV) and novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type-2 (nOPV2). .
The Chief, Private Sector Climate Partnerships position sits within the Private Sector Fundraising & Partnerships section of the Private Fundraising & Partnerships (PFP) Division. The post will work across the UNICEF ecosystem, and closely with colleagues in the Emergency Fundraising team and the high-value partnerships teams, as well as various teams in the Public Partnerships Division in New York and Brussels, the Division of Global Communication and Advocacy (DGCA) and the Programme Group Climate, Environment, Energy and Disaster Risk Reduction (CEED) team. In addition, this post will coordinate and support private sector resource mobilization efforts (across channels and markets) to generate long-term, sustainable funding and advocacy support for UNICEF’s work on climate and will be the focal point for the Partnerships Cone and PFP Senior Leadership on climate-focused private sector resource mobilization.
UNICEF Mozambique is in the process of identify and hire a consultant for six months; the consultant will support the ministry of health to draft , finalize and endorse a EPI Sustainability Plan, including a component of EPI Risk and Disaster Management with the aim to strengthen monitoring and evaluation process of immunization service delivery and the financial planning of the immunization Programme for the country.
Under the general guidance of the Communication Manager (Communication for Partnerships) and working closely with team leads within the Communication for Partnerships team, the role will focus on communication support for multi-country and global partnerships which include: designing and driving joint communication plans and frameworks; multi-country coordination for communication planning; partnership communication workshop facilitation; development of communication assets and materials; management of reputational risks through communication strategies; and oversight for the rollout and implementation of these communication assets and strategies across markets. The job entails close collaboration with National Committees and country offices in mitigating reputational risks, and works with internal and external stakeholders to successfully manage response to reputational issues for UNICEF’s private sector financial and non-financial partnerships with business, foundations, high net worth individuals, membership-based and faith-based organizations.
Under the general guidance of the Communication Manager (Partnership Support) and working closely with team leads within the Communication for Partnerships team, the role will focus on communication support for multi-country and global partnerships which include: designing and driving joint communication plans and frameworks; multi-country coordination for communication planning; partnership communication workshop facilitation; development of communication assets and materials; management of reputational risks through communication strategies; and oversight for the rollout and implementation of these communication assets and strategies across markets. The job entails close collaboration with National Committees and country offices in mitigating reputational risks, contributes to the prevention of PR crises, and works with internal and external stakeholders to successfully manage response to reputational issues for UNICEF’s private sector financial and non-financial partnerships with business, foundations, high net worth individuals, membership-based and faith-based organizations.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is pleased to share an exciting vacancy opportunity for the position of Social & Behaviour Change Officer (NO-1) Temporary Appointment based in its Port Moresby office. (Only nationals of PNG to apply)
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is recruiting a Programme Associate GS6 Fixed Term position for its Child Protection Section based in Port Moresby, to support with a range of programme functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The key role of Information Technology Assistants (Customer Care) is to support users in all locations (country offices, regional offices, and headquarters) and to ensure that effective and efficient solutions are provided to all incidents and queries on IT infrastructure, Business and GSSC services. In addition, IT Assistants are expected to handle other tasks or projects assigned by the supervisor. These positions require the successful candidate to work in 24x7 shifts.
The vacancy is created to fill any temporary and regular IT Assistant (Customer Care) GS-5 level positions in BIS.
UNICEF's Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PSFP) section within the Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP) works with National Committees and UNICEF country offices to maximize income and drive income growth. The Purpose Marketing and Brand Building (PMBB) section within PSFP leads global efforts to build marketing strategies that position UNICEF effectively for fundraising and engagement with private sector audiences. The purpose of this assignment is to set the strategic direction for the high value marketing unit and oversee its successful implementation. This involves detailed collaboration with internal teams and external partners to define project scopes, develop comprehensive project plans, and create compelling propositions, narratives and content that supports fundraising objectives.
Vous serez responsable de l'élaboration, de la gestion, de la coordination, de la mise en réseau, de la mise en œuvre et du suivi d'une stratégie de plaidoyer et de communication. Cela inclura la création de produits et d'activités associés de manière continue auprès du public. L'objectif est de promouvoir la sensibilisation, la compréhension, le soutien et le respect des droits des enfants et des femmes. Vous appuierez également la mission, les priorités et les programmes de l'UNICEF au sein du bureau de pays, du bureau régional, du centre des médias, et au niveau mondial, ainsi que ceux de l'équipe de pays des Nations Unies.
The National Consultant is expected to work with FSPs, to support adaptation and development of financial products for the host communities, Internally Displaced Peoples (IDPs) and Forcibly Displaced Populations (FDPs), to closely monitor the roll-out and implementation of the financial inclusion interventions and to help UNICEF re-design the financial products in line with the needs of the target communities. The assignment also requires close collaboration with the International Consultant that will be hired for management of contracts with FSPs to design and deliver financial inclusion services, including linkage of cash transfer and other program beneficiaries to uncollateralized microloans through a revolving fund for livelihood support/restoration and resilience-building. It is expected from the National Consultant to facilitate the dialogues between FSPs and UNICEF and to understand the structure of the FSPs and operations that would allow for designing/re-designing and rolling-out products.
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results.
Under the guidance of the Chief Field Operations and Emergency, is accountable for managing and leading UNICEF Area Operations in the west area covering the Darfur states within a country programme. The CFO represents UNICEF in his/her Area of Responsibility (AoR), leads and oversees the various program sectors and operational service teams ensuring the delivery of quality results in accordance with UNICEF’s programme of cooperation, country programme management plan, humanitarian response plan and overall vision set forward by the Representative.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Field Operations and Emergency (CFOE), the Programme Specialist (Field Operations) will assist the CFOE in overseeing and supporting UNICEF’s field operations in Sudan. This role involves addressing a range of programmatic, operational and coordination issues, focusing on the needs of field offices, and facilitating communication and coordination between field offices, programme sections and operations, ensuring timely support.
The programme specialist will contribute to the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program activities at the field level, as well as emergency preparedness and response. This will involve close coordination with country office program sections, operations and field offices to ensure the survival, wellbeing of children, mothers, and affected communities, in accordance with the obligations of the Core Commitments for Children (CCCs) in humanitarian action.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of programme assistant for polio for the country office and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. We are looking for someone who enjoys thinking out of the box and a high-paced working environment, is solution-oriented, and able to quickly establish strong working relations with others. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
Under the supervision of the Education Specialist in charge of governance, the Education Officer (Data) will support the Program in producing key reports expected as part of program implementation. He/she will be primarily responsible for collecting, compiling, and analyzing real time data, that will be disseminated for reporting purposes. He/she will also be responsible for producing evidence of progress made during the implementation of program activities. The successful candidate will also work with cross-sectoral sections and other thematic sections such as Health, Child Protection, Water, Hygiene and Sanitation, etc. in the implementation of projects, in connection with data collection and dissemination, evidence production, human interest stories, production of liaison bulletins and periodic reviews. He/she will collect, analyze and disseminate data to other sister agencies of the United Nations system, implementing partners and all other humanitarian actors contributing directly or indirectly to the implementation of program activities.
The person will also be responsible for supporting the Ministry of Education in updating the Education Management Information System (SIGE) and producing statistical yearbooks and key indicators for the sector.
Under the overall guidance and direction of the Chief, Education, the Education Manager supports the Chief in managing the section, playing a key role in bringing innovation to the development and preparation of education programmes. The Education Manager provides authoritative technical guidance and operational support throughout all stages of programming to facilitate the management and delivery of results on strengthening national education systems to improve learning outcomes and to promote universal access to quality, equitable and inclusive primary/early childhood education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
The staff member will deepen collaboration with key donors including National Committees and provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange and resource mobilization for UNICEF Ghana Country Programme through support to various fundraising activities and channels, ensuring strategic engagement and development of long-term partnerships (public/private).
This role is particularly exciting as it ensures UNICEF resources are strategically used for the best possible structures essential for child survival and development. Your role directly impacts saving lives, especially during emergencies, by constructing well-designed and solid structures that can withstand the various impacts of climate change in Malawi. Your expertise in construction will significantly contribute to the overall success of the office's construction projects across all programmes.
UNICEF’S evaluation function, along with the evaluation units of many other UN agencies, are a part of the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG), an interagency professional network that aims to promote, strengthen and advocate for a robust, influential, independent and credible evaluation function throughout the UN system. In the past few years, as a part of these efforts to understand and promote the use of evaluative methods, the UNEG Methods Working Group has developed a compendium of methods (Issue I and II) with illustrative examples and organized dedicated learning seminars. These
endeavors received very positive informal feedback, but they were not necessarily based on systematic assessment of methods currently used or misused by the UN evaluation community. We know relatively little of the extent to which standard social science methods and specific evaluative approaches were applied in UN evaluation practice- what are the common patterns in approaches used? what are some of the systematic issues related to the methodological approaches of UN evaluations?
In an effort to answer these questions, the UNEG Methods group seeks to hire consultant(s) who will carry out a diagnostic review of the different evaluation methods and approaches used across UN evaluation exercises. The overarching objective of the review will be to assess the prevalence, common patterns and trends in the use of standard social science methods (e.g., quantitative and qualitative) and specific evaluation approaches. This will provide ground for stimulating a dialogue on system-level changes required to improve quality, credibility, and utilization within individual UN agencies, funds and programmes.
UNICEF is seeking the services of an individual consultant to provide Strategic, Technical, and Operational and coordination support to the MoH/EPI and the UNICEF Zambia Country Office (ZCO) to the polio (WPV1 and nOPV2) Out-Break Response (OBR) through effectively planning, budgeting, operations management, monitoring, and reporting of quality Supplementary Immunisation Activities (SIAs) campaigns towards achieving high (above 95%) coverage of bi-valent Oral Polio Vaccine (bOPV) and novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type-2 (nOPV2). .
The Chief, Private Sector Climate Partnerships position sits within the Private Sector Fundraising & Partnerships section of the Private Fundraising & Partnerships (PFP) Division. The post will work across the UNICEF ecosystem, and closely with colleagues in the Emergency Fundraising team and the high-value partnerships teams, as well as various teams in the Public Partnerships Division in New York and Brussels, the Division of Global Communication and Advocacy (DGCA) and the Programme Group Climate, Environment, Energy and Disaster Risk Reduction (CEED) team. In addition, this post will coordinate and support private sector resource mobilization efforts (across channels and markets) to generate long-term, sustainable funding and advocacy support for UNICEF’s work on climate and will be the focal point for the Partnerships Cone and PFP Senior Leadership on climate-focused private sector resource mobilization.
UNICEF Mozambique is in the process of identify and hire a consultant for six months; the consultant will support the ministry of health to draft , finalize and endorse a EPI Sustainability Plan, including a component of EPI Risk and Disaster Management with the aim to strengthen monitoring and evaluation process of immunization service delivery and the financial planning of the immunization Programme for the country.
Under the general guidance of the Communication Manager (Communication for Partnerships) and working closely with team leads within the Communication for Partnerships team, the role will focus on communication support for multi-country and global partnerships which include: designing and driving joint communication plans and frameworks; multi-country coordination for communication planning; partnership communication workshop facilitation; development of communication assets and materials; management of reputational risks through communication strategies; and oversight for the rollout and implementation of these communication assets and strategies across markets. The job entails close collaboration with National Committees and country offices in mitigating reputational risks, and works with internal and external stakeholders to successfully manage response to reputational issues for UNICEF’s private sector financial and non-financial partnerships with business, foundations, high net worth individuals, membership-based and faith-based organizations.
Under the general guidance of the Communication Manager (Partnership Support) and working closely with team leads within the Communication for Partnerships team, the role will focus on communication support for multi-country and global partnerships which include: designing and driving joint communication plans and frameworks; multi-country coordination for communication planning; partnership communication workshop facilitation; development of communication assets and materials; management of reputational risks through communication strategies; and oversight for the rollout and implementation of these communication assets and strategies across markets. The job entails close collaboration with National Committees and country offices in mitigating reputational risks, contributes to the prevention of PR crises, and works with internal and external stakeholders to successfully manage response to reputational issues for UNICEF’s private sector financial and non-financial partnerships with business, foundations, high net worth individuals, membership-based and faith-based organizations.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is pleased to share an exciting vacancy opportunity for the position of Social & Behaviour Change Officer (NO-1) Temporary Appointment based in its Port Moresby office. (Only nationals of PNG to apply)
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is recruiting a Programme Associate GS6 Fixed Term position for its Child Protection Section based in Port Moresby, to support with a range of programme functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The key role of Information Technology Assistants (Customer Care) is to support users in all locations (country offices, regional offices, and headquarters) and to ensure that effective and efficient solutions are provided to all incidents and queries on IT infrastructure, Business and GSSC services. In addition, IT Assistants are expected to handle other tasks or projects assigned by the supervisor. These positions require the successful candidate to work in 24x7 shifts.
The vacancy is created to fill any temporary and regular IT Assistant (Customer Care) GS-5 level positions in BIS.
UNICEF's Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PSFP) section within the Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP) works with National Committees and UNICEF country offices to maximize income and drive income growth. The Purpose Marketing and Brand Building (PMBB) section within PSFP leads global efforts to build marketing strategies that position UNICEF effectively for fundraising and engagement with private sector audiences. The purpose of this assignment is to set the strategic direction for the high value marketing unit and oversee its successful implementation. This involves detailed collaboration with internal teams and external partners to define project scopes, develop comprehensive project plans, and create compelling propositions, narratives and content that supports fundraising objectives.
Vous serez responsable de l'élaboration, de la gestion, de la coordination, de la mise en réseau, de la mise en œuvre et du suivi d'une stratégie de plaidoyer et de communication. Cela inclura la création de produits et d'activités associés de manière continue auprès du public. L'objectif est de promouvoir la sensibilisation, la compréhension, le soutien et le respect des droits des enfants et des femmes. Vous appuierez également la mission, les priorités et les programmes de l'UNICEF au sein du bureau de pays, du bureau régional, du centre des médias, et au niveau mondial, ainsi que ceux de l'équipe de pays des Nations Unies.
The National Consultant is expected to work with FSPs, to support adaptation and development of financial products for the host communities, Internally Displaced Peoples (IDPs) and Forcibly Displaced Populations (FDPs), to closely monitor the roll-out and implementation of the financial inclusion interventions and to help UNICEF re-design the financial products in line with the needs of the target communities. The assignment also requires close collaboration with the International Consultant that will be hired for management of contracts with FSPs to design and deliver financial inclusion services, including linkage of cash transfer and other program beneficiaries to uncollateralized microloans through a revolving fund for livelihood support/restoration and resilience-building. It is expected from the National Consultant to facilitate the dialogues between FSPs and UNICEF and to understand the structure of the FSPs and operations that would allow for designing/re-designing and rolling-out products.
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results.
Under the guidance of the Chief Field Operations and Emergency, is accountable for managing and leading UNICEF Area Operations in the west area covering the Darfur states within a country programme. The CFO represents UNICEF in his/her Area of Responsibility (AoR), leads and oversees the various program sectors and operational service teams ensuring the delivery of quality results in accordance with UNICEF’s programme of cooperation, country programme management plan, humanitarian response plan and overall vision set forward by the Representative.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Field Operations and Emergency (CFOE), the Programme Specialist (Field Operations) will assist the CFOE in overseeing and supporting UNICEF’s field operations in Sudan. This role involves addressing a range of programmatic, operational and coordination issues, focusing on the needs of field offices, and facilitating communication and coordination between field offices, programme sections and operations, ensuring timely support.
The programme specialist will contribute to the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program activities at the field level, as well as emergency preparedness and response. This will involve close coordination with country office program sections, operations and field offices to ensure the survival, wellbeing of children, mothers, and affected communities, in accordance with the obligations of the Core Commitments for Children (CCCs) in humanitarian action.