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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

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

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, the right to development 

In the framework of the design of the management plan, elements of accessible and inclusive programs, management structures, donors and contributors’ mapping, costing aspects, identification of the need of equipment and materials for ensuring the functionality and excellence of the center, are of high importance in this process. Also, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is also in place between UNICEF and MoTSC where roles and responsibilities for this process are clearly defined.

How can you make a difference? 

The purpose of this assignment is to engage a National Consultant to support the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports (MoTCS) to develop the management plan of the National Centre of Culture for Children (NCCC) through coordinating with all relevant stakeholders, mapping of donors and operationalization of programs of the NCCC. 

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education:  Advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in relevant fields such as Public Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Development Studies, Business Administration, Political Economy, or related discipline etc.
• Work Experience:

  The candidate should have 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in public sector budgeting, governance, and financial or economic planning at national or sectoral levels. Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing financial frameworks of National Programs (preferably related to Education, Youth, Culture etc), including results-based and multi-year budgeting systems, and have advised government or international institutions on governance, public financial management, and policy development. Demonstrated strong skills in stakeholder engagement (donor, private sector, government structures, stakeholders etc), and the use of planning and budgeting tools in the processes

• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and albanian required.

What to submit:

1. Letter of interest, summarising the educational background, the working experience that is relevant to the assignment.  

2. Updated Resume clearly indicating relevant experience to the ToR.

3. Financial proposal

4. Methodology proposed (max 2-3 pages)

The financial proposal shall be submitted in local currency (LEK), and must include the consultancy fee, communication costs and all other individual expenses or applicable costs. The financial proposal must be broken down per deliverable.

If you have any question regarding the TOR and requirements for this consultancy, please contact HR from UNICEF Albania office at epernaska@unicef.org

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

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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 committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable [Insert candidates from targeted underrepresented groups] are encouraged to apply.

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.

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