Apply for ongoing UNICEF Recruitment 2021. See the 7 job positions, descriptions, eligibility, and how to apply. UNICEF is seeking the services of both graduates and experienced job seekers to fill the vacant positions in their organization.
Newsonline reports that the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (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.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1. Education Specialist (Access)
Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
- An Advanced University Degree in one of the following fields is required: Education, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, or another relevant technical field is required.
- A minimum of five years of professional experience in programme planning, implementation and management in education especially in the area of access, some of which preferably in emergency context is required.
- Experience working in emergency context is considered as an asset.
- Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
- Fluency in English is required.
For every Child, you Demonstrate:
- UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
- The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
- Works Collaboratively with others (1)
- Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
- Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
- Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
- Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
- Manages ambiguity and complexity (1).
Application Closing Date
17th September, 2021
2. Information Management Officer
Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
- A University Degree (Bachelor’s) in Information Systems / Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Management, Computer Science or a related field is required.
- Formal training in Sector Information Management is an asset.
- Minimum two (2) years of similar work experience in Information Management preferably with NNGOs/INGOs and/or the UN is required.
- Experience in major emergency response relevant to the sector is highly desirable.
- Experience in development of programme information management systems strengthening is highly desirable.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and working knowledge of the local language (Hausa/Kanuri) at the duty station are required.
For every Child, you Demonstrate:
- UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).
- The UNICEF competencies required for this post are:
- Builds and maintains partnerships (II)
- Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (II)
- Innovates and embraces change (II)
- Drive to achieve results for impact (II)
- Manges ambiguity and complexity (II)
- Thinks and acts strategically (II)
- Works collaboratively with others (II).
Application Closing Date
15th September, 2021.
3. Consultant
For Every Child, You Demonstrate
- Advanced university (Master’s) Degree or equivalent professional experience in social sciences, economics, development studies or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in international development or humanitarian affairs preferable with a focus on high-risk contexts
- Solid experience carrying out multi-sectoral risk analysis, climate risk analysis and/or analysing conflict contexts, as well as preferably in designing climate and disaster risk management and/or social cohesion programmes
- Excellent analytical skills with strong background in research design, research methodology and data collection in the areas of multi-sectoral climate and disaster risks and/or fragility and conflict and their multidimensional impact on communities, children and systems.
- Excellent understanding of the concept of resilience building, incl. knowledge of United Nations’ positioning on the same
- Good understanding of key normative frameworks, governance mechanisms and overall approaches towards disaster risk reduction (Sendai Framework), climate change action and/or conflict sensitivity and peace building
- Demonstrated excellent writing and presentation skills either in English or in French with good working knowledge in English
- Knowledge and understanding of child rights and human rights-based approach to programming
- Demonstrated excellent organizational and facilitation skills with ability to meet deadlines. Experience facilitating child-centered consultations will be an advantage.
- Proven ability to work in a team and in an intercultural environment, with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with UNICEF programming and planning generally and specifically with UNICEF Guidance on Risk-Informed Programming and Results-Based Management will be an advantage
- We are seeking consultants for mainly the 24 countries covered by UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office. Applicants are requested to list those countries in which they have previous work experience.
- Ability to work in French, Portuguese or Spanish, required for some countries, will be an advantage
- Availability to carry out both remote/home-based and in situ work / missions in WCAR in the next 2-6 months and beyond. Npower Recruitment
Application Closing Date
4th October, 2021; Greenwich Standard Time.
4. Communication Assistant, GS-5
Requirements
To qualify as a champion for every child you will have:
- Completed Secondary Education required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience supporting programme management, development communication, programme budgeting and programme management work.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Working knowledge of the duty station is considered as an asset.
For Every Child, You Demonstrate
UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability and core competencies in Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results:
- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
- Works Collaboratively with others (1)
- Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
- Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
- Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
- Drives to achieve impactful results (1)
- Manages ambiguity and complexity (1).
Application Closing Date
16th September, 2021.
5. Consultant (International Education)
Minimum Requirements
- An advanced university Degree (Master’s or Higher) in Education, International Law, Human Rights, Political Science, or International Affairs or a relevant Technical field.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian affairs, human rights, child protection, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, reintegration and development, or other related area.
- Experience in Development of Minimum Standards for Education in Emergency is required.
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with the UN coordination mechanisms (Cluster, Sector, ICC, ISWG, OCHA, etc) is an asset.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Application Closing Date
5th September, 2021; W. Central Africa Standard Time
6. Consultant
For Every Child, You Demonstrate
- Advanced university (Master’s) Degree or equivalent professional experience in social sciences, economics, development studies or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in international development or humanitarian affairs preferable with a focus on high-risk contexts
- Solid experience carrying out multi-sectoral risk analysis, climate risk analysis and/or analysing conflict contexts, as well as preferably in designing climate and disaster risk management and/or social cohesion programmes
- Excellent analytical skills with strong background in research design, research methodology and data collection in the areas of multi-sectoral climate and disaster risks and/or fragility and conflict and their multidimensional impact on communities, children and systems.
- Excellent understanding of the concept of resilience building, incl. knowledge of United Nations’ positioning on the same
- Good understanding of key normative frameworks, governance mechanisms and overall approaches towards disaster risk reduction (Sendai Framework), climate change action and/or conflict sensitivity and peace building
- Demonstrated excellent writing and presentation skills either in English or in French with good working knowledge in English
- Knowledge and understanding of child rights and human rights-based approach to programming
- Demonstrated excellent organizational and facilitation skills with ability to meet deadlines. Experience facilitating child-centered consultations will be an advantage.
- Proven ability to work in a team and in an intercultural environment, with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with UNICEF programming and planning generally and specifically with UNICEF Guidance on Risk-Informed Programming and Results-Based Management will be an advantage
- We are seeking consultants for mainly the 24 countries covered by UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office. Applicants are requested to list those countries in which they have previous work experience.
- Ability to work in French, Portuguese or Spanish, required for some countries, will be an advantage
- Availability to carry out both remote/home-based and in situ work / missions in WCAR in the next 2-6 months and beyond.
Application Closing Date
4th October, 2021; Greenwich Standard Time.
7. Emergency Specialist (Rapid Response Mechanism)
Qualifications
To qualify as an Advocate for Every Child, you will have:
- Advanced University Degree in International Development / Relations, Social Sciences, Public Administration, International Law, Public Health, Nutrition, or other related disciplines required.
- First University Degree with additional two-years of relevant field-based work experience is acceptable in lieu of an advanced university degree.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration with UN and/or INGOs. The ideal candidate would have had field-based experience particularly in an emergency context for at least two years.
- Experience in multi-sector emergency programme implementation and emergency system strengthening in conflict settings.
- Previous experience implementing and/or coordinating a Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) is highly desirable.
- Experience in use of cash in emergencies is highly desirable.
- Experience in multi-stakeholder co-ordination/Sector/Cluster Coordination and facilitation is highly desirable.
- Effective communication, networking and organizational skills and ability to work well in a team.
- Ability to work well under pressure and in response to rapidly changing needs; and ability to work in difficult circumstances.
- Fluency in English is required. Waec Result
Application Closing Date
14th September, 2021 W. Central Africa Standard Time.
Link to apply: apply online
8. Nutrition Specialist (National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey), P-3
To Qualify as an Advocate for Every Child You Will Have
Education:
- An Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Planning, Development Studies, International Development, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, Auditing, or, Project/ Programme Management.
- Basic training in Health Sciences (Nutrition, Public Health, Epidemiology, etc,) is desirable.
Experience:
- Extensive experience in managing large scale nutrition surveys
- Technical knowledge and experience in micronutrients and dietary assessments
- Proven knowledge and experience in designing and implementing large scale micronutrients surveys is particularly preferred.
- Strong analytical, research methodology and statistical skills
- Capacity to work in a team with diverse backgrounds
- Excellent writing skills
- Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN language is considered as an asset.
For Every Child, you Demonstrate
- UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
- The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
Core competencies:
- Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2)
- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (3)
- Works Collaboratively with others (3)
- Builds and Maintains Partnerships (3)
- Innovates and Embraces Change (3)
- Thinks and Acts Strategically (3)
- Drives to achieve impactful results (3)
- Manages ambiguity and complexity (3)
Functional Competencies:
- Analyzing (3)
- Deciding and Initiating action (2)
- Applying technical expertise (3).
Application Closing Date
14th November, 2021; W. Central Africa Standard Time.
9. National Consultant for WASH in Emergency Sector Technical Working Group
Requirements
Education:
- Advanced University Degree in the Social / Behavioural Sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, and Health Education) or Bachelor’s with over 8 years of work experience with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilization, and participatory communication, and research, training / facilitation and impact evaluation of communication interventions.
- Training in communication for development and implementation in communication for development, social mobilization and behavioral change. Training in inter-disciplinary approach in programme communication.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years (8 year for candidate with bachelors) relevant professional work experience in the planning and management of social development programmes, including 2 years in with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.
Application Closing Date
14th November, 2021.
10. Communication for Development Specialist – NERICC
Requirements
Education:
- Advanced University Degree in the Social / Behavioural Sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, and Health Education) or Bachelor’s with over 8 years of work experience with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilization, and participatory communication, and research, training / facilitation and impact evaluation of communication interventions.
- Training in communication for development and implementation in communication for development, social mobilization and behavioral change. Training in inter-disciplinary approach in programme communication.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years (8 year for candidate with bachelors) relevant professional work experience in the planning and management of social development programmes, including 2 years in with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.
Application Closing Date
14th November, 2021.
11. Nutrition Specialist, NO-3
Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
Education:
- An Advanced University Degree in one of the following fields is required: Nutrition, Public Health, Nutritional Epidemiology, Global / International Health and Nutrition, Health / Nutrition Research, Policy and/or Management, Health Sciences, Nutritional Epidemiology, or another Health-related Science field.
Experience:
- A minimum of 8 to 10 years of professional experience in a developing country in one or more of the following areas is required: nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management, or maternal, infant and child health/nutrition care.
- Demonstrated experience in leading/managing user centered behavior change communication approaches to achieve normative change.
- Experience in health/nutrition programme/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.
Application Closing Date
8th November, 2021; W. Central Africa Standard Time.
