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Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, peace
PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT:
The UNICEF Global PCI-DSS Project ensures that UNICEF PSFR and other Country Offices (COs) comply with PCI data security standards (121647_UNICEF STANDARD ON INFORMATION SECURITY- CONTROL REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PAYMENT CARD INDUSTRY DATA SECURITY STANDARD). This Global Project establishes a framework to build UNICEF's global capacity, and within each CO, identifying, achieving, and maintaining improvements to systems and processes.
Under the supervision of the Senior Advisor, Operations and Finance, the incumbent will provide project management support, reporting to the Global PCI-DSS Project Manager. Additionally, the incumbent will develop and implement various country-specific projects and activities as required.
Project management and support activities include, but are not limited to:
- Project design and planning
- Coordination with business and technical teams
- Risk mitigation
- Status reporting
- Communication
- Project budget management
- Process and technical improvements
- Overseeing project implementation
How can you make a difference?
SCOPE OF WORK:
- Support project management by creating a collaborative environment and guiding project participants, project team members, and stakeholders to achieve their objectives, provide strategic and risk-informed scenarios, execute the agreed work plans, and reach the desired project results.
- Lead and engage with internal clients (leadership, stakeholders, staff, etc.) and external vendors to identify and deploy PCI alignment solutions for UNICEF PSFR COs.
- Ensure project activities are completed within agreed costs and timelines and produce the required deliverables.
WORK ASSIGNMENTS OVERVIEW:
- Monitoring and follow up of the implementation of the PSFR CO workplans.
DELIVERABLES/OUTPUTS:
Deliverable 1 by: 31 August 2025
- 1 report to the Global PCI Taskforce with the global update of the project including: update of the project workplan, risk management and communication plan.
- Status reports of the CO under the scope of the PCI project: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, China, India, Croatia, Bulgaria, Serbia, South Africa, LACRO, ROSA and ECARO Clusters.
Deliverable 2 by 30 September 2025; Deliverable 3 by 31 October 2025; Deliverable 4 by 30 November 2025; Deliverable 5 by 31 December 2025; Deliverable 6 by 31 January 2026; Deliverable 7 by 28 February 2026; Deliverable 8 by 31 March 2026; Deliverable 9 by 30 April 2026; Deliverable 10 by 31 May 2026; Deliverable 11 by 30 June 2026; Deliverable 12 by 31 July 2026; Deliverable 13 by 31 August 2026; Deliverable 14 by 30 September 2026; Deliverable 15 by October 2026; Deliverable 16 by 30 November 2026; Deliverable 17 by 31 December 2026; Deliverable 18 by 31 January 2027; Deliverable 19 by 28 February 2027; Deliverable 20 by 31 March 2027; Deliverable 21 by 30 April 2027; Deliverable 22 by 31 May 2027; Deliverable 23 by 30 June 2027.
- 2 reports to the Global PCI Taskforce with the global update of the project including: update of the project workplan, risk management and communication plan.
- Status reports of the CO under the scope of the PCI project: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, China, India, Croatia, Bulgaria, Serbia, South Africa, LACRO, ROSA and ECARO Clusters.
Note: Once all countries achieve their PCI compliance, the contract may be shortened.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or higher) in Marketing, Innovation, Business Administration, Systems Engineering, Banking and payment industry or equivalent is required.
- Alternatively, a first-level university degree in a relevant field combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Project Management Certification is desirable.
Experience:
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management, communications, negotiations, risk management and team management or other related fields is required, five of which should be in leading medium to large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects with demonstrable results and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Experience managing projects related to PCI compliance.
- Experience with UNICEF PSFR COs is a strong asset.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams is an asset.
Language:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Working knowledge of Spanish would be considered a valuable asset.
Remarks:
Please indicate your all-inclusive (lump sum) fees against the deliverables listed above, including all associated administrative and travel costs (if applicable), in the cover letter. The office selects the individual based on best value for money.
Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).
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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.