The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Regional Staff Counsellor to provide expertise to the management and staff of the regional and country offices, to support the overall well-being of UNICEF staff and their families, as well as teams in UNICEF offices in the region.
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and oversight management to SD’s portfolio of innovative financing tools to support the timely availability of affordable essential supplies. Timely access requires good forecasting, planning, and adequate budgeting, financing, and execution on that financing. However, funding delays, market constraints, and other factors jeopardize systematic access and are a leading cause of commodity stockouts in countries. . The position will lead the deployment of pre-financing interventions to help bridge these short-term funding gaps and deploy risk financing to improve access and market dynamics of these supply of critical essential commodities supplies. The position will oversee UNICEF’s main tool for supply pre-financing and other supply financing interventions, the Vaccine Independence Initiative (VII), which is deployed to improve access to vaccines and other non-immunization commodities.
The Acquisition Marketing Specialist plays a key role in the Fundraising team, contributing significantly to the development of donor acquisition initiatives under a digital first umbrella that promotes UNICEF's mission and increase donations
UNICEF Brazil is looking for an experienced and committed professional to coordinate the implementation of its Country Programme in Brazil. The Chief of Local Governance and Institutional Relations will work directly with the Deputy Representative for Programmes liaising and coordinating with the Chiefs of UNICEF’s seven zonal offices located in the Amazon and Semi-Arid regions of the Brazil. . The incumbent will work to ensure programmatic coherence in line with UNICEF Country Programme, strategy, quality assurance and risk management of UNICEF Brazil’s programme, policy and advocacy work at State and Municipal levels. , In a country with high levels of poverty and significant inequalities that are based on gender, race, ethnicity, geographic location, disabilities amongst others, clear strategies that target and transform realities for children and adolescents in Brazil will be of paramount importance. In addition, given the strategic role of Brazil in climate change discussions, with COP30 set to take place in Belem do Para, the incumbent will need to engage with Zonal Offices, UNICEF Chiefs of Goal Areas (e.g. Health, Education, Child Protection, Water, Hygiene and Sanitation, and Social Policy) to local partners to position UNICEF and delivery on its mandate.
This position will report to the Deputy Representative for Programmes and will be based in Brasilia, with significant travel within Brazil.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Emergency Specialist (P4), establishes and implements emergency preparedness and response activities across the 24 Country Offices in West and Central Africa Region including through regular travel (50-75% outside of Dakar) and deployments to Country and Field Offices. Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers, and the affected communities in an emergency situation.
UNICEF Sierra Leone seeks a Social Transformation Manager with responsibility for the design, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of regional strategies related to Social Transformation, (Social and Behavior Change (SBC), Gender Equality and Equity (Gender) and Adolescent and Development and Participation (ADAP).
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Regional Adviser Adolescence and Youth Coordinate with a team of professionals to achieve the goals of UNICEF Strategic Plan in the area of Adolescent and Youth Programming.
We are looking for an ICT Specialist (Salesforce Lead Developer) who will be responsible for the delivery of CRM projects as well as the support and enhancement of CRM capabilities in the region of Latin America and the Caribbean. The incumbent will perform hands-on design, development and implementation of products and features. In addition, the incumbents will be required to manage consultants.
Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) aims to create a roster of highly skilled facilitators who excel at integrating business acumen, facilitation mastery, and a deep understanding of group dynamics to support EOF’s strategic goals.
Health & Nutrition Officer provides professional technical assistance and support for programme/project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and administration of programme/project activities, including data analysis, progress reporting, knowledge networking and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with Health & Nutrition programme goals and strategy
Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of section, the programme associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the Country Office, external partners and other UN agencies in support of programme design and delivery. S/he provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built, we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
As a Health Specialist, you will lead UNICEF’s work of supporting the Government to strengthen PHC. Working under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief of Health and Nutrition, the Health Specialist is expected to nurture close collaboration with government partners at the national and sub-national level, UN agencies, private sector, academia and development partners. The Health Specialist will also work closely with the UNICEF South Africa colleagues responsible for Health, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS and other relevant sections to effectively drive the PHC agenda.
This position offers a unique opportunity for a qualified, motivated and committed individual to make a significant impact on children’s health and nutrition. By excelling professionally, you will contribute to the overall achievement of transformative results for children.
For every child, survival and development.
The post incumbent provides support to the Supply Officer (NO-2) in the overall procurement process and implementation of UNICEF Institutional service contracts and Long-Term Agreements for Services (incl. liaising with Programme and Operation Units and suppliers, consolidating requirements, preparation of bids, supplier performance evaluation, etc). Responsible for generating the necessary reports from VISION database for the Section and the Management. The position is responsible for processing import license requests for offshore procurement and ensuring timely offshore deliveries. The position reports to the Supply Officer, NO-2 (19144).
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Regional Staff Counsellor to provide expertise to the management and staff of the regional and country offices, to support the overall well-being of UNICEF staff and their families, as well as teams in UNICEF offices in the region.
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and oversight management to SD’s portfolio of innovative financing tools to support the timely availability of affordable essential supplies. Timely access requires good forecasting, planning, and adequate budgeting, financing, and execution on that financing. However, funding delays, market constraints, and other factors jeopardize systematic access and are a leading cause of commodity stockouts in countries. . The position will lead the deployment of pre-financing interventions to help bridge these short-term funding gaps and deploy risk financing to improve access and market dynamics of these supply of critical essential commodities supplies. The position will oversee UNICEF’s main tool for supply pre-financing and other supply financing interventions, the Vaccine Independence Initiative (VII), which is deployed to improve access to vaccines and other non-immunization commodities.
The Acquisition Marketing Specialist plays a key role in the Fundraising team, contributing significantly to the development of donor acquisition initiatives under a digital first umbrella that promotes UNICEF's mission and increase donations
UNICEF Brazil is looking for an experienced and committed professional to coordinate the implementation of its Country Programme in Brazil. The Chief of Local Governance and Institutional Relations will work directly with the Deputy Representative for Programmes liaising and coordinating with the Chiefs of UNICEF’s seven zonal offices located in the Amazon and Semi-Arid regions of the Brazil. . The incumbent will work to ensure programmatic coherence in line with UNICEF Country Programme, strategy, quality assurance and risk management of UNICEF Brazil’s programme, policy and advocacy work at State and Municipal levels. , In a country with high levels of poverty and significant inequalities that are based on gender, race, ethnicity, geographic location, disabilities amongst others, clear strategies that target and transform realities for children and adolescents in Brazil will be of paramount importance. In addition, given the strategic role of Brazil in climate change discussions, with COP30 set to take place in Belem do Para, the incumbent will need to engage with Zonal Offices, UNICEF Chiefs of Goal Areas (e.g. Health, Education, Child Protection, Water, Hygiene and Sanitation, and Social Policy) to local partners to position UNICEF and delivery on its mandate.
This position will report to the Deputy Representative for Programmes and will be based in Brasilia, with significant travel within Brazil.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Emergency Specialist (P4), establishes and implements emergency preparedness and response activities across the 24 Country Offices in West and Central Africa Region including through regular travel (50-75% outside of Dakar) and deployments to Country and Field Offices. Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers, and the affected communities in an emergency situation.
UNICEF Sierra Leone seeks a Social Transformation Manager with responsibility for the design, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of regional strategies related to Social Transformation, (Social and Behavior Change (SBC), Gender Equality and Equity (Gender) and Adolescent and Development and Participation (ADAP).
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Regional Adviser Adolescence and Youth Coordinate with a team of professionals to achieve the goals of UNICEF Strategic Plan in the area of Adolescent and Youth Programming.
We are looking for an ICT Specialist (Salesforce Lead Developer) who will be responsible for the delivery of CRM projects as well as the support and enhancement of CRM capabilities in the region of Latin America and the Caribbean. The incumbent will perform hands-on design, development and implementation of products and features. In addition, the incumbents will be required to manage consultants.
Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) aims to create a roster of highly skilled facilitators who excel at integrating business acumen, facilitation mastery, and a deep understanding of group dynamics to support EOF’s strategic goals.
Health & Nutrition Officer provides professional technical assistance and support for programme/project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and administration of programme/project activities, including data analysis, progress reporting, knowledge networking and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with Health & Nutrition programme goals and strategy
Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of section, the programme associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the Country Office, external partners and other UN agencies in support of programme design and delivery. S/he provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built, we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
As a Health Specialist, you will lead UNICEF’s work of supporting the Government to strengthen PHC. Working under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief of Health and Nutrition, the Health Specialist is expected to nurture close collaboration with government partners at the national and sub-national level, UN agencies, private sector, academia and development partners. The Health Specialist will also work closely with the UNICEF South Africa colleagues responsible for Health, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS and other relevant sections to effectively drive the PHC agenda.
This position offers a unique opportunity for a qualified, motivated and committed individual to make a significant impact on children’s health and nutrition. By excelling professionally, you will contribute to the overall achievement of transformative results for children.
For every child, survival and development.
The post incumbent provides support to the Supply Officer (NO-2) in the overall procurement process and implementation of UNICEF Institutional service contracts and Long-Term Agreements for Services (incl. liaising with Programme and Operation Units and suppliers, consolidating requirements, preparation of bids, supplier performance evaluation, etc). Responsible for generating the necessary reports from VISION database for the Section and the Management. The position is responsible for processing import license requests for offshore procurement and ensuring timely offshore deliveries. The position reports to the Supply Officer, NO-2 (19144).
