On 21 August 2024, UNICEF initiated a Level 3 Corporate Emergency scale-up in countries affected by outbreaks of mpox. This followed the declaration by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) of a public health emergency of continental security on 13 August and the declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) of a public health emergency of international concern on 14 August.
The mpox outbreak is placing further strain on the overburdened health system and social services in the affected countries (Burundi, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda). Furthermore, the mpox outbreak is occurring concurrently with additional outbreaks of cholera and recently Marburg, which are having a significant impact on several countries in the East and Southern Africa region.
The current situation has necessitated a significant expansion of PSEA initiatives, particularly in light of the rising risk of SEA in this complex humanitarian emergency. Factors such as heightened vulnerability among the population, accelerated recruitment of frontline personnel, and the scarcity of functional complaint mechanisms have contributed to this necessity.
Join our team as a Programme Associate, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting the Prevention of Harmful Practices section under the guidance of our Senior Advisor.
ESARO is looking for a dynamic and talent individual to be part of our emergency response to the 21 country offices across the region, focused on Risk Communication and Community Engagement. If you believe you have the skills and experience for this position, we would love for you to apply.
Please note that this is an emergency role and we would expect someone to join within 31 days of accepting the offer.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide support to the Child Protection Programme Team in analyzing the 2023 performance of the Child Protection sector vis-à-vis the Strategic Plan (SP), 2022-2025.
The overall purpose of this position is to provide thought leadership, quality analytical guidance, oversight, quality assurance and technical support to the social protection agenda for UNICEF in the East and Southern Africa region, with strong links across the continent and global agendas. It is responsible for leading and overseeing regional and country level analysis and advocacy to promote development of national social protection systems and programmes. It contributes to global thinking and visibility on social protection development, including through analysis and advocacy. Strategic use of knowledge generation and fostering of technical and high-level networks to promote social protection is also key.
Join UNICEF as an Education Specialist ERT and make a significant impact on education in emergencies! Working under the Senior Education Advisor, you'll help develop, implement, and evaluate emergency education strategies, ensuring compliance with UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children.
Under the general supervision of the Senior Progamme Manager, the purpose for the work of the consultant is to compare the cost/benefit and cost efficiency analysis of classical models of intervention to restore wetlands with a model where youth are the actors of change. The final output will be a concept note outlining a possible economic case for involving youth in wetland restoration including via monetizing CO2 sequestration
On 21 August 2024, UNICEF initiated a Level 3 Corporate Emergency scale-up in countries affected by outbreaks of mpox. This followed the declaration by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) of a public health emergency of continental security on 13 August and the declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) of a public health emergency of international concern on 14 August.
The mpox outbreak is placing further strain on the overburdened health system and social services in the affected countries (Burundi, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda). Furthermore, the mpox outbreak is occurring concurrently with additional outbreaks of cholera and recently Marburg, which are having a significant impact on several countries in the East and Southern Africa region.
The current situation has necessitated a significant expansion of PSEA initiatives, particularly in light of the rising risk of SEA in this complex humanitarian emergency. Factors such as heightened vulnerability among the population, accelerated recruitment of frontline personnel, and the scarcity of functional complaint mechanisms have contributed to this necessity.
Join our team as a Programme Associate, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting the Prevention of Harmful Practices section under the guidance of our Senior Advisor.
ESARO is looking for a dynamic and talent individual to be part of our emergency response to the 21 country offices across the region, focused on Risk Communication and Community Engagement. If you believe you have the skills and experience for this position, we would love for you to apply.
Please note that this is an emergency role and we would expect someone to join within 31 days of accepting the offer.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide support to the Child Protection Programme Team in analyzing the 2023 performance of the Child Protection sector vis-à-vis the Strategic Plan (SP), 2022-2025.
The overall purpose of this position is to provide thought leadership, quality analytical guidance, oversight, quality assurance and technical support to the social protection agenda for UNICEF in the East and Southern Africa region, with strong links across the continent and global agendas. It is responsible for leading and overseeing regional and country level analysis and advocacy to promote development of national social protection systems and programmes. It contributes to global thinking and visibility on social protection development, including through analysis and advocacy. Strategic use of knowledge generation and fostering of technical and high-level networks to promote social protection is also key.
Join UNICEF as an Education Specialist ERT and make a significant impact on education in emergencies! Working under the Senior Education Advisor, you'll help develop, implement, and evaluate emergency education strategies, ensuring compliance with UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children.
Under the general supervision of the Senior Progamme Manager, the purpose for the work of the consultant is to compare the cost/benefit and cost efficiency analysis of classical models of intervention to restore wetlands with a model where youth are the actors of change. The final output will be a concept note outlining a possible economic case for involving youth in wetland restoration including via monetizing CO2 sequestration