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UNICEF, guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, works together with partners in 190 countries and territories to promote and advocate for the protection of the rights of every child.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

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For every child, a voice

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.

Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Sexual Harassment (SH) are unacceptable breaches of fundamental human rights and a deep betrayal of UNICEF’s core values. The sexual exploitation and abuse of those who depend on UNICEF for assistance runs counter to all our personal and organizational values. It is unconscionable, it is intolerable, and it is often criminal. Equally intolerable is the sexual harassment of our fellow aid workers.

UNICEF Bangladesh remains committed to supporting institutionalizing SEA prevention and response in its work in Bangladesh.

How can you make a difference? 

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager PSEA based in Cox’s bazaar, the UNICEF Senior Programme Associate PSEA will provide range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks for the effective roll out of PSEA and Child Safeguarding global guidelines, standards and tools and support implementation to prevent SEA in humanitarian and development settings.

Major duties and responsibilities:

1.  Assist in documenting and managing reported SEA allegations in a confidential manner within the UNICEF data protection policy.

2.  Assist in updating the established confidential data management system on SEA cases, case management and provide statistical non-identifying and trends in coordination with the PSEA Programme Manager.

3.  Support the PSEA unit in day-to-day activities including liaising with partners, maintaining database of partners and follow up of issues.

4.  Follow up with section’s PSEA focal points and implementing partners in support of PSEA programme delivery.

5.  Facilitate organizing PSEA related meetings, trainings, workshops, and events, including preparing agendas, taking note and minutes of the meeting and translation from Bangla to English and English to Bangla during the event.

6.  Provide logistical and administrative support for field visits, missions, and trainings including travel arrangements, raising travel requisitions.

7.  Gather and compile data and information for the preparation of documents.

8.  Organize and coordinate filing of documents and maintain mailing lists.

9.  Take care of the PSEA Hotline Number, assist the PSEA Programme Manager to receive Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) allegations and child safeguarding concerns and document accordingly.

10.  Carrying out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual/rolling work plans and makes amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.

11.  Performs other duties, as required, and assigned by supervisor

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  ToR_Senior Programme Associate (PSEA), GS-7, TA.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization such as Social Sciences, Gender and development studies, Law, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, or another relevant technical field.
• Work Experience: A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible administrative work closely related to support of programme activities.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

  Previous professional working experience related to children’s and women’s rights, on violence prevention and response, in particular sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence, child safeguarding programming and/or child protection will be considered an asset.

  Background/familiarity with emergency is considered as an asset.

  Experience of work with other UN agencies is considered an asset.

• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and in Bangla is required. Knowledge of Burmese language will be considered an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships  (1)

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness  (1)

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact  (1)

(4) Innovates and embraces change  (1)

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity  (1)

(6) Thinks and acts strategically  (1)

(7) Works collaboratively with others  (1)

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is an equal-opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from female candidates, gender-diverse individuals and people with disabilities.

UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/

The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates)

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Internal candidates may be given preference over external candidates. The term "Internal" refers to all staff members with fixed term, continuing or permanent appointments. Internal candidates who are legally permitted to work for UNICEF in Bangladesh, independently of UNICEF appointment, will also be considered.

Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their candidate profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in the Applicant system in order to be considered.  The information submitted will be used for administrative purposes, salary/step determination and conditions of employment. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be accepted for applications that have already been submitted for this position.

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