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

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.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, hope

Au niveau global, L'UNICEF s'est engagée à assurer les conditions d'un environnement propre et sûr pour les enfants par le biais de programmes et de projets. Le changement climatique, la dégradation de l'environnement, les conflits et les déplacements sont quelques-unes des plus grandes menaces qui pèsent sur les enfants du monde et qui risquent de compromettre une grande partie des progrès réalisés en matière de survie et de développement de l'enfant. Les enfants sont les moins responsables du changement climatique, de la dégradation de l'environnement et de l'insécurité sociale, mais ils risquent de supporter la plus grande partie de leurs impacts. Ils paient ainsi le plus lourd tribut.

L’UNICEF s’engage avec toutes les personnes impliquées dans les activités qu’elle mène sur le terrain à savoir: les bénéficiaires, les communautés locales, les partenaires, le gouvernement et le personnel de l'UNICEF, elle cherche à améliorer la qualité de ses services et de son soutien tout en s’assurant que les normes de protection de l'environnement, d'adaptation au changement climatique, de sécurité, de bien-être et d'inclusion sociale sont respectées.

Les normes environnementales et sociales sont la ligne de mire de l'UNICEF et la démonstration de ses engagements à comprendre, gérer et communiquer les impacts de ses interventions sur des questions telles que le changement climatique, la gestion des ressources naturelles, les droits de l'homme, l'élimination du travail des enfants et l'inclusion des femmes.

How can you make a difference? 

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: [attach JD/TOR here] TORs Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist NO3 TA Bamako.pdf

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

Minimum requirements

Education:

Le ou la Spécialiste devra être titulaire d’un diplôme universitaire de Master (BAC +5) en Sciences de l’Environnement, géographie, gestion des écosystèmes ou autres diplômes similaires avec au moins 5 ans d’expérience ou un diplôme universitaire de niveau Licence (BAC+3) dans les mêmes domaines avec au moins 7 ans d’expérience

Work Experience: 

Il ou elle devra avoir les expériences suivantes :

• Avoir une expérience dans le suivi environnemental et social de projets de développement financés par la Banque mondiale ;
• Avoir pris part à une formation ayant abouti à l’obtention d’une attestation de formation ou de participation sur le Cadre de Gestion Environnemental et Social (CGES) de la Banque mondiale ;
• Justifier d’une expérience d’élaboration d’un instrument environnemental pour un projet financé par la Banque mondiale sur lequel s’applique le nouveau CGES
• Avoir une expérience d’au moins cinq (5) ans dans la préparation et/ou la gestion de la mise en œuvre des EIES, PGES, de projets/programmes financés par la Banque Mondiale.

Disposer d’une bonne connaissance du contexte général et une bonne maîtrise des politiques de la sauvegarde environnementale et sociale de la Banque Mondiale

Language Requirements: 

La maîtrise du français est requise. La connaissance de l'anglais ou d'une autre langue officielle des Nations unies (arabe, chinois, espagnol ou russe) ou d'une langue locale est un atout.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. [Please do not remove this desirable; it should be present in all advertisements]

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…

Builds and maintains partnerships

Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

Drive to achieve results for impact

Innovates and embraces change

Manages ambiguity and complexity

Thinks and acts strategically

Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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 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.

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. For this position, eligible and suitable female's candidates are encouraged to apply.

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. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

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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.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.