UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

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, a Champion!

How can you make a difference? 

The UNICEF field monitoring national consultant will maintain a key role with regard to sound and coordinated implementation of humanitarian protection, social welfare services and its role remains vital to daily UNICEF program on the platform, its implementing partners and the coordination with other service providers. He/she will report to the child protection specialist in UNICEF Albania office.  

The main deliverables and tasks to be carried out during the time of the assignment are indicated below:

Deliverable 1: 4 monthly summary reports (every week) on number of arrivals and departures, challenges and main activities/services provided by UNICEF

Task: Provide technical support and advice on the roll-out and implementation of platform protection and care services, trainings, and local coordination with other stakeholders

Timeline: by end of every month

Deliverable 2: - At least sixteen (16) meetings held on site with implementing partners to enhance coordination, review information flow and address challenges (with MoM shared; - One (1) final report (monthly) detailing the status of roll-out and implementation of multisectoral services (including recommendations) submitted.

Task:  Provide regular direction and facilitate information flow among UNICEF implementing partners, Tirana UNICEF programme staff, local government in Lezha and donor counterpart at the platform.

Timeline:  by end of the month

Deliverable 3: Act as a liaison between Platform and Tirana office programme leads on information sharing, case follow-ups, and implementation of intersectoral decisions across stakeholders working in the platform. Sectorial recommendations to be included in the weekly and monthly reports.

Task:  Support Programme leads (Education, Child Protection, Social Protection, Health) in the monitoring of implementing partners SOPs compliance and risk register actions (including cash assistance and protection SOPs

Timeline: Throughout the consultancy period

Deliverable 4: Provide inputs to program staff for any regular assessment report (including recommendations for Senior Managers) within the weekly and monthly reports

Task: Asses the humanitarian protection situation and risks within the area of responsibility and advise prgramme staff and senior managers on the need for establishing or amending SOPs

Timeline: By end of each month

Deliverable 5:  Provide regular feedback and recommendations to programme colleagues and communications on visibility enhancement within the Monthly report

Task: Secure a continuous UNICEF visibility/branding

Timeline: By the end of each month

Deliverable 6:  Field visits, meetings and training are planned and coordinated in advance in close collaboration with programme staff

Task:  Preparation of UNICEF CO visits, field missions, trainings, donor visits and other programmatic events

Timeline: Throughout the consultancy period

The duration of the assignment will be for four months from January-April 2025.

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

• A bachelor's degree on Communication, Social Sciences, Development or Genders studies, Social/Public Policy, Social work, Psychology or any other relevant discipline. 
• A minimum of two years professional working experience in development work with vulnerable groups is a must.
• Proven skills in coordinating programs, leading and chairing meetings and liaising between field and national offices is a must.
• Previous experience with UN or international organizations is an asset.
• Very good knowledge of the US Refugee and SIV programs in Albania is an asset.
• Background in organizing and facilitating camp/platform programs is an asset.
• Good knowledge of community-based protection, including understanding of the community's role, structure and practices, including the community's social, cultural and gender norms with Afghan communities is an asset.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English is a must.

What to submit:

• Complete your e-profile in the system
• Upload the CV
• Upload the monthly financial offer in ALL (inclusive of all taxes)

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).  

To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

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.

Remarks:  

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.