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We are recruiting to fill the position of:
1. Emergency Programme Specialist, Shock – Responsive Social Protection (SRSP), P3
Job No: 544877
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
Level: P-3
Categories: Emergency Programme
How Can You Make a Difference?
- Under the general supervision of the Emergency Manager, the Programme Specialist – SRSP will roll out the SRSP pilot in Kaduna State in Nigeria.
- The roll-out will cover the following themes: programme design, partner management, planning and implementation, management and monitoring of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting as well as Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) in support of achievement of programme goals and objectives.
- The Programme Specialist – SRSP shall also provide strategic guidance to enable the country office to liaise with relevant national and local authorities to provide technical assistance to strengthen capacity of government delivery systems to expand cash-based response
Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities
Design and planning of the project pilot:
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for shock responsive social protection to the flood-affected population (for one state but can be adaptable) including top ups to existing social protection schemes, supporting consultations with national government, local authorities and relevant partners
- Develop a clear documentation plan for the pilot including process monitoring, lessons learned and challenges and successes;
- Liaise with relevant national and local authorities to provide technical assistance to the relevant line ministries; and
- Actively participate and represent UNICEF in nationwide coordination forums such as the Cash Working Group as well as national and sub-national social protection platforms as needed.
Operational management and implementation of the project:
- Provide technical leadership to the project to ensure quality standards are maintained and timely completion of all deliverables outlined in the project proposal;
- Engage with all relevant stakeholders to ensure better coordination and complementarity of existing and planned cash transfer projects in the State;
- Develop, review and maintain work plans with time frames and deadlines for key activities; based on its changing and emerging needs;
- Ensure all budgeted resources are requested, disbursed, utilized and reported against based on implementation timelines and commitments;
- Support relevant colleagues and implementing partners, remotely and in person;
- Conduct regular operational analysis of the programme, identify bottlenecks and develop solutions;
- Ensure adherence to all UNICEF systems and procedures and compliance with requirements for implementing World Bank funded project, as outlined in project documents.
Monitoring and Reporting:
- Work closely with the relevant colleagues to implement a sound monitoring and evaluation system for the SRSP programme;
- Undertake field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation flag any critical issues/needs to the Emergency Team in a timely manner.
- Provide guidance to the relevant colleagues on the integrated use of data collection tools and methodologies including leveraging existing implementing partner systems;
- Produce complete and accurate reports as well generating and documenting lessons learned;
- Ensure a robust accountability to affected populations (AAP) framework is in place and regular analysis of complaints and feedback received through different sources and ensure implementing partners relevant follow up;
- Prepare relevant programme reports required for management, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.; and
- Produce an end of project report highlighting process, impact, opportunities for scale-up and lessons learned
Optimum Use of Program Funds for cash transfer programme:
- Establish and supervise programme work plans and monitor progress and compliance. Monitor the overall allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated;
- Take appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds. Ensure programme efficiency and delivery through a rigorous and transparent approach to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation; and
- Ensure all applicable Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) risk management measures are implemented.
Strategic thinking on long-term shock-responsive social protection:
- In coordination with the Social Policy team, work on an influencing strategy to advocate for child-focused shock responsive social safety nets;
- Work closely with the Social Policy Specialist to develop a strategy for UNICEF’s engagement on shock responsive social protection and support the team to raise adequate resources for its implementation; and
- Working closely with relevant colleagues to engage with the social protection and humanitarian cash transfers stakeholders for better coordination of efforts on the ground.
- Seek to support and influence the implementation process of the National Social Protection policy
To Qualify as an Advocate for Every Child You Will Have
- Advanced University Degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Public Health or relevant field
- Five years of relevant professional work experience – designing, implementing and managing of social protection or cash transfer programmes.
- Strong knowledge of social protection policy debates and evidence
- Previous experience in SRSP, is required
- Experience in government owned social assistance programmes
- Experience in multi-stakeholder co-ordination and facilitation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment
- Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines
- Ability to take initiative, work independently and deliver high quality results on time
- Project management of development and/or emergency programmes, preferably humanitarian cash transfers in emergency or fragile contexts is desirable
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you Demonstrate
UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA), and Core competencies:
- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
- Works Collaboratively with others (2)
- Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
- Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
- Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
- Drives to achieve impactful results (2)
- Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)
Functional Competencies:
- Builds and maintains partnerships – (II)
- Thinks and acts strategically – (II)
- Drive to achieve results for impact – (II)
- Works collaboratively with others – (II).
we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
2. Child Protection Specialist (Gender Based Violence in Emergencies)
Job No: 543853
Location: Nigeria
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
Level: NO-3
Categories: Child Protection
How Can You Make a Difference?
- Under the overall supervision and general guidance of the Child protection Manager, the Child Protection Specialist (Gender Based Violence in Emergencies – GBViE) will work proactively to operationalize GBViE interventions within coordinated interagency efforts to respond to the North East humanitarian crisis by: providing timely and sustainable technical support on GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response to UNICEF and partners, strengthening the skills and knowledge of child protection partners to report and respond to GBV, and enhancing multi-sectoral linkages to improve coordination and referral to other services.
- The Specialist will also strengthen community actions to save survivor identification, reporting and response using the PSEA data for the GBV response.
- The staff will work in close collaboration with the SGBV cluster coordinator and with other sector partners and integrating PSEA into GBV programming.
Tasks / Responsibilities
Provide timely and sustainable technical support on GBV Prevention, risk mitigation and response programming to UNICEF sectors and partners in the North East by:
- Assessing the technical capacity of UNICEF partners to prevent and respond to GBV and PSE
- Support trainings for UNICEF child protection and other sector partners and service providers on GBV prevention, mitigation and response and improving procedures/practices around GBV disclosures and first-line support for GBV survivors
- Support child protection sector planning processes to ensure that GBV is reflected in the child protection operational plans and tools, including PSEA integration in all sectors response actions
- Support UNICEF implementing partners to carry out sensitization activities on GBV and SEA in communities and ensure all UNICEF programmes budgeted for community sensitization, risk assessment and capacity building on PSEA
- Work with the Information Management Officer (IMO) for Child Protection to regularly update the database on GBV and SEA cases and case management of child victims’ assistance
- Conduct trainings (refresher) for all UNICEF programme section staff to integrate GBV risk mitigation and gender sensitivity in their programmes and support all UNICEF programme sections to include GBV and SEA outputs and indicators in all programme documents.
Enhance the capacity of UNICEF staff and child protection partners to report and respond to GBV in Emergencies by:
- Together with communities, review, update or develop and implement up to date community mechanism that supports safe survivor identification, reporting and responses to GBV and PSEA
- Ensure appropriate integration of GBV and PSEA into all UNICEF sectors and PSEA reporting mechanisms
- Provide technical support and monitoring for the implementation of UNICEF Borno Office PSEA Action Plan, with a focus on UNICEF Nigeria Office.
- Strengthen UNICEF partners capacities to provide access to safe and child sensitive reporting channels, including within community-based complaint mechanisms; access to victims centered assistance.
Strengthen integration of child protection services into GBV referral network/referral pathways, in coordination with the GBV Sub-sector, CP AoR and PSEA network by:
- Ensuring that existing referral pathways includes comprehensive case management services for boys and girls up to durable solutions and that the services meet the do no harm principles
- Ensure program staff and UNICEF partners are aware of safe referral pathways and procedures, protection principles and PSEA policies.
- Support implementation of the Nigeria Country Office’s commitment to the IASC GBViE response and PSEA inter-agency initiatives, including providing technical guidance in-country PSEA Networks in the North East.
Strengthen GBViE programming in all operational sites in the North East for efficient and effective delivery of services to affected populations by:
- Contributing to resource mobilization activities, draft reports, project proposals, drafting of advocacy materials and other relevant documents as required.
- In coordination with the GBV officer (Maiduguri), ensure that child victims of SEA access assistance and support Immediately refer victims to appropriate service providers so that they receive the medical, psycho-social, legal and material support they may need
- Support the establishment of girls/adolescent safe spaces in camps. communities and schools to provide dignified, enabling, and protective environments for adolescent girls.
- Consistently review the GBV referral pathways in UNICEF supported programme sites including schools and ensure the pathways and service directories are in use to provide professional assistance to GBV/SEA survivors aligned to IASC GBV guidelines and UN Victim Assistance framework.
- Work with partner NGOs and relevant government ministries to carry out child-friendly awareness activities for community stakeholders and community members including children and adolescents in schools to increase awareness on CP/GBV/SEA related topics and promote access to services to respond to incidents of GBV/SEA.
- Conduct and facilitate structured GBV safety audits and risk assessments in UNICEF programme locations and schools, health and WASH facilities and work with partners and communities to address identified concerns.
To Qualify as an Advocate for Every Child You Will Have
- An Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Political Science, Law or a relevant field from a recognized university is required.
- A First University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience will be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
- Five years of relevant professional work experience in emergency settings with focus on children’s and women’s rights and violence prevention and response, particularly in gender-based violence in emergencies; and on child protection is required.
- Knowledge of current GBViE and PSEA developments and activities at UNCT and HCT level and its partners is required.
- Proven success in developing and facilitating training and capacity-building activities on PSEA and GBViE is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills and an ability to conduct face-to face and remote learning events is required.
- Experience in community engagement and development of community-based complaints and feedback mechanisms is required.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and working knowledge of the local languages (Hausa and Kanuri) is required.
- Experience of implementing support/reintegration programmes for girls and women associated with armed groups/victims of conflict related sexual violence is desirable.
- Experience of working with community structures and/or religious groups and leaders is desirable.
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 (I)
- Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (II)
- Innovates and embraces change (II)
- Drive to achieve results for impact (II)
- Manges ambiguity and complexity (I)
- Thinks and acts strategically (I)
- Works collaboratively with others (II).
3. Operations Associate
Job No: 544638
Location: Kano, Nigeria
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: G-6
Categories: Operations and Business Management
How Can You Make a Difference?
- Work involves the full range of operational and administrative support activities. Duties involve in-depth treatment of activities in the functional area.
- The incumbent’s work has a bearing on the entire section and work output and in providing regional operational oversight and technical support operational activities.
Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities
- Responsible for the proper upkeep, maintenance and/or replacement of office premises, office furniture and equipment to ensure that they are in appropriate and good working conditions for all staff and in line with budgetary limitations. Prepare all corporate and individual SSAs for these services including SSAs for programme activities. Ensure that there is always an adequate supply of non-expendable property and maintain accurate control of the inventory and participate in their physical verification.
- Provide operational and administrative support activities for the organization of internal management and operational meetings such Operations Meetings, CRC Meetings, annual reviews, work planning meetings, workshops, Heads of Unites meetings and operations section meetings as well as recording of minutes and/or notes at such meetings.
- Arrange for airport pickups, hotels and all other matters relating to the reception of staff and visitors. Assist in giving logistical support for meetings, workshops and training courses. Arrange for the issuance of travel requests and authorisations to staff and government counterparts, provide tickets, DSA in accordance with rules and maintain the necessary records.
- Assist in providing briefing, advice and information to all categories of staff covering HR, Supply, Administrative and HR rules, procedures and policies, including drafting replies to queries from the Abuja Office and staff. Prepare on own initiative, correspondence, reports, briefing, etc. on HR and other operations matters, some of a confidential nature.
- Supervise the work of the Drivers, and Operations Assistant who are staff members in addition co-ordinate the work of Cleaners through corporate SSAs.
- Assist to ensure an effective communication system (telephone, telex, fax, radio etc) in the office, ensure that all related bills are paid promptly and charges for private calls are collected from staff.
- On a periodic basis, review the personnel filing system and recommend appropriate adjustments and improvement to ensure easy retrieval and optimal benefit from the system. Maintain and update operational, policy, management and confidential files and records;, search, collate and, prepare abstracts of information which may be required from time to time and prepare background material for operational and management meetings as well as maintaining policy, confidential and general management files.
- Make travel arrangements for the supervisor and other Unit staff and perform liaison duties with other sections/units. This entails following up on TAs, making the bookings, arranging for the visas, airport transfers, accommodation, etc, Prepare briefing materials for the supervisor for use on official trips on special meetings/workshops.
- Organize supervisor’s appointments maintain supervisor’s calendar, schedule appointments and meetings, screen and visitors, place and screens calls and respond to queries with discretion. Administer travel arrangements of supervisor, initiate travel processes, follow up and conclude all related travel processes and documents.
- Prepares, on own initiative, correspondence, reports, evaluations and justifications, as required, on general operational and administrative issue and specialized tasks which may be of a confidential nature within the assigned area of responsibility and ensures follow-up action.
- Liaise with the country office and support requests relating to HR Admin. Supply and Finance activities as may be requested.
To Qualify as an Advocate for Every Child You Will Have
Education:
- First University Degree or its equivalent in any course under Management Science or Social Sciences.
Experience:
- Minimum of six (6) years experience including progressively responsible work in office administration and human resources.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of one other UN working language and working language of the duty station, 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 (1)
- 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)
Functional Competencies:
- Analyzing
- Applying Technical Expertise
- Planning and Organizing
- Following Instructions & Procedures.
4. Consultant with expertise in Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change and/or Conflict Sensitivity to Carry Out Child Centred Risk and Climate Analyses in West and Central Africa (English or French speaking)
Job No.: 544292
Location: Nigeria
Level: Consultancy
Categories: Social and Economic Policy, Statistics and Monitoring
Contract type: Consultancy
Purpose of Expression of Interest (EOI)
- UNICEF is integrating risk-informed programming into all country programmes. We are seeking to build up additional capacities for Child centred risk analysis and its application to programme design and implementation, which can be deployed flexibly to meet the increasing needs of UNICEF Country Offices and their partners in the West and Central African region.
Background
- Many countries in West and Central Africa are characterized by manifold challenges to fulfill child rights with high levels of malnutrition, insufficient immunization to major epidemics, issues in terms of access to school and quality education and insufficient WASH services and open defecation related challenges.
- Furthermore, many countries have high rates of violence against children, incl. gender-based violence, insufficient birth registrations, and suffer from child labour.
- These deprivations of child rights are further compounded by increasingly high levels of risk affecting the most vulnerable children. Shocks and stresses, such as violent conflict, natural hazards as well as climate change, epidemics, economic downturns and food price hikes, are compounding vulnerability and reducing resilience of children and their communities.
- UNICEF is committed to risk-informed programming along the nexus of humanitarian and development interventions by applying key components of climate action, sustainable energy access, disaster risk reduction and action to reduce fragility, prevent crisis and build peace. Based on an analysis of risks and shock impact on children and social service delivery mechanisms, we adapt our programmes to strengthen individual and systemic resilience.
Scope of Work
- UNICEF is seeking qualified individual consultants to carry out analyses of shocks and stresses, vulnerabilities and capacities to manage negative impacts focusing on children and social service sectors.
- The exact scope of work will be determined with respective UNICEF Regional or Country Offices to identify the appropriate modality (comprehensive Child Risk and Impact Analysis (CRIA), Climate Landscape Analysis for Children, child-sensitive Conflict Analysis or a blend of those).
- Consultants may be asked to co-facilitate related workshops (GRIP/CLAC workshops) to present findings and to collaboratively identify concrete action points to risk-inform UNICEF support sector/ cross-sectoral programmes (integration into the design and implementation of UNICEF programmes to strengthen resilience of children, communities and social service delivery systems).
- Applicants are invited from individuals with technical expertise in the following areas:
- Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment with good understanding of related methodologies:
- Geospatial multi-hazard risk analysis and mapping
- Disaster Loss and Damage assessments (multi-sectoral, sex/age-disaggregated)
- Disaster risk analysis
- Conflict analysis
- Climate risk analysis
- Field-based analysis of local-level vulnerabilities and capacities such as Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment
- Understanding of the differential direct/indirect impact of multiple shocks and stresses on vulnerable children
- Individual vulnerability as per age/gender/poverty level
- Systemic vulnerability of critical social infrastructures and services incl. related climate and risk governance
- Workshop facilitation including stakeholder verification of risk analysis
- Design, planning and monitoring of risk-informed programmes with child focus
- Results based management and risk informed programming
Period of Assignment
- This call for applications is related to developing a pool of consultants for the West and Central African Region. Expressions of interest will be screened for potential inclusion in the pool.
- Individuals who are placed on the applicant pool may be contacted to submit proposals based on Terms of Reference for specific assignments. The period, type, deliverables and accountabilities of each assignment will be determined by the Terms of Reference.
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.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Important Information and Notice
- UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
- 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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
- All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
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