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 for as long as we are needed. 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 professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, the right to development 

How can you make a difference? 

Purpose of assignment:

Positioned within the Systems, Analytics, Partnerships Risk Management, Planning and Operations team (SARPO) of PPD and under the supervision of the Risk Manager, the Compliance and KM Consultant will review PPD compliance with Delegation of Authority and Resource Mobilization policies to make recommendations to improve related processes, and develop knowledge management resources for the negotiation of public sector agreements, maintain internal tracking tools, and develop donor-facing materials on risk management topics.

Scope of work:

1. Review Compliance with Policies

• Conduct review of public sector agreements signed following the rollout of Delegation of Authority and Resource Mobilization policies
• Identify gaps and make recommendations for improved compliance, including process and workflow enhancements.

2. Development of knowledge management resources on negotiation of public sector agreements

• Create internal guidance materials (e.g. one-pagers, explainers) on specific aspects of negotiating public sector agreements, including signature of agreement and consideration of donor conditions.
• Organize and update Sharepoint library and related documentation
• Update Partnerships Risk Management Sharepoint site with resources for PPD teams and country offices
• Support migration of trackers to Microsoft Lists where applicable

3. Maintain and improve internal tools and communications

• Update and manage trackers (e.g. donor conditions, risks, legal requests)
• Schedule and support webinars and meetings, including drafting presentations and talking points

4. Develop donor materials

• Adapt internal risk management content into donor-friendly formats

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education:  A minimum of a post-graduate university law degree in a relevant field of law (e.g. international law, commercial law)

• Work Experience:  A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in in the practice of law in relevant field (e.g. international law, commercial law).
• Skills:  
• Familiarity with donor conditions imposed by public sector partners.
• Experience conducting desk reviews for compliance and adherence with relevant policy and/or legal standards.
• Experience working with an international organization, especially the UN, is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with UNICEF’s contribution agreements with public sector agreements, and/or with UNICEF’s Public Partnerships Division is an asset.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, excellent interpersonal skills with staff at all levels, and the ability to work with different stakeholders of the organization.

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 

[add the 8^th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role]. 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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.

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.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.