Vacancies

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.  

How can you make a difference?

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:  

1. Support to programme/project development and planning
2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
3. Technical and operational support to programme implementation
4. Networking and partnership building
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

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

• Minimum requirements

• • 1. 1. Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Education & Teaching, Psychology , International Development, Human Rights, Psychology, Sociology, International Law and any other related fields.
       2. Work Experience: At Least 8 years of relevant work experience in Child Protection, Health, Education , Child Protection, Management Of Companies And Enterprises,Information,Finance And Insurance,Arts, Entertainment, And Recreation,Construction,Health Care And Social Assistance.
       3. Skills: Operational Support, Organizational, Partnership Building, Partnerships, Performance Indicators, Planning, Potential, Programme Development, Programme Implementation, Programme Management, Project Development, Project Proposals, Research, Resolve Issues, Self Awareness, Situation Analysis, Social Equality, Strategic Plans, Supervise Others, Supervisory, Sustainability, Technical Guidance
       4. Language Requirements : Fluency in English is required. 

• Desirables
  
  1. 1. Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
     2. Experience in a developing country, Experience in a UN system agency or organization, Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts
     3. Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies.

This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children's data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply. 

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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.

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.

Please Insert candidates from targeted underrepresented groups section. Use this text: “UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable TEST are encouraged to apply.”

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.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category. 

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.