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At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
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For every child, hope.
For more information about our programme, please visit our website:www.unicef.org/esaro/
How can you make a difference??
- Coordinate research and evidence generation for the regional EiE/Climate programme
- Provide technical expertise for the design and implementation of evidence generation initiatives, including on:
- the impacts of climate change on education, including research on the economic cost of Loss & Damage (July – November 2025) and monitoring of schooling disruption due to climate in ESAR (ongoing)
- improving learning in crisis-affected contexts
- Manage relevant institutional contracts and support quality assurance processes, including the completion of an ongoing research study on best practices for improving foundational learning at scale
- Support any other work around data generation, data analysis, statistics, and indicators and develop resources and presentations using data and other key evidence sources.
- Knowledge management and capacity building
- Facilitate knowledge exchange between countries, including on best practices for integrating climate resilience and MHPSS within education programming, on learning in EiE contexts and on other priorities of the portfolio
- Support the delivery of cross-sectoral engagements on evidence and advocacy, in particular collaboration on MHPSS, School Health and Nutrition and with other sectors.
- Document and disseminate key regional evidence for integrating climate resilience and MHPSS within education programming
- Support programme planning and monitoring the delivery of results
- Support annual reporting and planning to a key regional donor (Sept - Nov 2025), and overall management for the regional EiE/Climate programme
- Support end-year reporting, including providing reporting support to COs
- Consolidate and leverage programme evidence and results for partner and donor engagement
- Provide technical, operational and partnership support to advance programme implementation
- Coordinate and provide technical support to UNICEF’s regional engagement in the LEAD-ESD capacity building programme
- Support the expansion of regional partnerships to advance climate resilience within education, including UNESCO, UNEP and others
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
- Education: Advanced university degree in one of the following fields: education, social sciences, economics, international relations, or other related technical disciplines.
- Work Experience: At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning, management and research in education is required.
- Developing country work experience is required; experience in the ESA region is an asset.
- Familiarity with Education in Emergencies, Climate and MHPSS in ESAR is required.
- Desirables
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, including data collection and data analysis methodologies, are highly desirable
- Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team and to forge and manage partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences.
- Language Proficiency [ III ]
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a second UN and/or local working language of the duty station is an asset.
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
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
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. AtIn 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.
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’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
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.
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Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
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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