🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) – 5 Positions

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.) Social & Behavior Change Specialist, P4
2.) Social & Behavior Change Specialist - NOC, TA
3.) WASH Manager, P4
4.) Logistics Officer
5.) Operations Specialist (Risk Compliance)

Job Title: Social & Behavior Change Specialist, P4

Job Number: 558403
Location: Abuja
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
Level: P4
Categories: Social and Behavior Change

Job Description
For every child, Hope:

• Nigeria was certified as Wild Polio Virus (WPV) free country in 2020. But Nigeria is currently facing an unprecedented outbreak of Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Virus Type 2 (cVDPV2). In 2021, there were 420 AFP cases reported.
• A total of 136 new cVDPV2 (38 from AFP cases, 65 from environmental samples, three from healthy children and 30 from contacts) have been reported as of the end of October 2022. To contain the outbreak, Nigeria has conducted seven rounds of outbreak response using nOPV2 (Novelle Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2) in seven states, six rounds in 8 states, five rounds in five states and four rounds in 17 states. Nigeria has proposed another two rounds in nine states in the Southwest between November and December 2022 to respond to the new outbreaks.
• UNICEF has been supporting the Government of Nigeria in its polio outbreak response as the lead social and behaviour change () partner as well as vaccine management support.  UNICEF Nigeria is managing more than 18,500 Volunteer Community Mobilisers (VCMs) across 12 polio high risk states to promote polio vaccination during outbreak response and improve routine immunisation. UNICEF is a key member of the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), assigning three Internal Staff (IP) to the NEOC’s Strategic and Communications Working Groups, and two vaccine logistics consultants to the NEOC in its logistic working group, as well as permanent member of the strategy group.
• The SBC Specialist, Health reports to the Immunization Manager for general guidance and supervision with additional guidance provided by the Chief of SBC Section. The Specialist provides technical and operational support in the development of a systematic, planned and evidence-based strategy and process for Polio and routine Immunization (RI) as an integral part of program development, planning and implementation to promote measurable behavioral and social change/mobilization through communication, engagement, empowerment and participation of stakeholders, partners constituents, communities and civil society to achieve successful and sustainable concrete (program/project) results on children’s rights, survival and well-being in the country.
• Further, and in close coordination with the partners in Polio and immunization activities, the incumbent will drive progress in the National Polio Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) as well as support integration with the  National Emergency Routine Immunization Coordination Centre (NERICC) activities in national office based in Abuja and in all field offices in Nigeria, to achieve successful social mobilization to coordinate polio outbreak response (OBR), create demand for RI and increase uptake of COVID-19 vaccine and social mobilization strategies for Non-Polio supplementary immunization activities NPSIA’s and support Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization Working Group at National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA).

Organizational Context and Purpose for the Job

• Purpose for the job: Under the general guidance of the Immunization Manager and  Chief of SBC, the incumbent is responsible for the coordination of Polio and RI  to accelerate demand generation approaches and strategies spearheaded by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) to promote awareness, understanding, support and social mobilization plans that support advocacy and community engagement as well as community empowerment and behaviour change as key components of the country programmes in Nigeria in line with the rolling work plan with the Federal Ministry of Health and NPHCDA.
• Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks (Please outline the key accountabilities for this position and underneath each accountability, the duties that describe how they are delivered. Please limit to four to seven accountabilities)

Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities

• The  SBC Specialist will be expected to provide technical support to NPHCDA on social mobilization, demand generation and related functions.

Strategic Direction & Coordination:

• Support NEOC and NPHCDA to determine strategic directions for (advocacy, social mobilization, community engagement and behaviour change technical working groups) team and ensure the strategies are in line with Nigeria Country Programme Document (CPD) as well as the Rolling Work Plan (RWP) to achieve Polio eradication, improve RI coverage
• Coordinate with field offices, UNICEF consultants and facilitators, and Monitoring and Support Teams (MSTs) their support to the outbreak responses.
• Provide technical support to the implementing states through UNICEF’s field offices and ensure social mobilisation activities for outbreak response are of high-quality, well planned, implemented and monitored.
• Work with Health Section and the field offices to ensure that social mobilisation and logistic fund are received by the implementing states and LGAs in time for the outbreak response implementation.
• Work with Health Section and field offices to develop national and subnational budget for the outbreak response.
• Provide inputs to development of outbreak response guideline, tools and training module for states, LGAs, facilitators and VCM network.
• Participate in the planning and strategy development process of the NEOC including providing inputs to NEOC’s outbreak response strategy and workplan.
• Work with Communication, Advocacy and Partnership Section to plan and implement media engagement activities in the context of outbreak response.
• In case of crisis communication, support the implementation of the crisis communication plan including advising the government in handling the crisis.
• Work closely with data management specialist in implementing social listening and media monitoring, as well as analysing post-campaign social data.
• Represent UNICEF in the national polio EOC and other meetings as requested by Team Lead.

Support Strategy Design and Development of RI/Polio Activities:

• Conduct and/or participate in comprehensive situation analysis of social, cultural, economic and political issues in the country/region through national/subnational working groups or committees. Assess/synthesize qualitative and quantitative information, data and evidence to support the establishment of comprehensive and evidence-based information for developing and planning the strategy for RI and Polio.
• Participate in country programme planning and reviews to contribute to discussions on the underlying and contextual issues to be addressed (e.g. policies, gender/children inequality, cultural/social behavior etc) to ensure the successful and sustainable delivery of programme results and provide technical recommendations on approaches, strategies and plans of action for to promote behavioral and social change.
• Prepare or provide quality assurance on materials and related documentations for strategies and plans to ensure optimum impact, scale and sustainability of achievements/results.
• Collaborate/consult with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to ensure synergy, integration, coherence, and harmonization of activities with UNICEF global strategy and priorities, key partners and the government.

Planning and Implementation of Activities:

• Collaborate with, advise and/or consult internal partners and external partners to design strategies, including formulation, production and testing materials to organize activities to ensure engagement and participation of key audiences, and maximum outreach and impact on behavioral and social change, including in humanitarian response.
• Confirm/verify the technical quality, consistency and relevancy of strategies, including materials that are developed, produced and disseminated to target audiences. Recommend appropriate content, messaging, platforms and channels for interventions. Oversee the production and implementation of initiatives for compliance with targets and plans that integrate the latest evidence.
• Carry out advocacy activities with/for a wide range of constituents, stakeholders, partners, communities, etc. to encourage/promote engagement and dialogue, inclusion, self-determination and participation in mobilizing social, political, behavioural and cultural change to achieve sustainable programme results on children and women's rights, equity and wellbeing.
• Establish and maintain active interaction/relations with media, academia and other strategic partners to communicate/advocate UNICEF's competencies and achievements to ensure their engagement, interests and support in promoting social/political engagement for political action on child rights, and measurable changes in social and behavioral outcomes.
• Conduct and/or participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises. Recommend timely action to ensure the achievement of results as planned and allocated. Integrate/disseminate lessons learned in development planning and improvements.

Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity building:

• Institutionalize/share best practices and knowledge learned/products with global/local partners and stakeholders to build capacity of practitioners and disseminate these products to key audiences including donors and partners.
• Organize/implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders/partners (government and non-government) in planning, implementation and evaluation in support of programmes/projects including in humanitarian settings.

Promotion of Appropriate use of Communication for Social Development:

• Provide advice on appropriate use of communication and approach for social and behaviour change, aimed at both individual behaviour change and collective action as well as policy advice.
• Provide expert advice, coordination and technical support to government counterparts and other partners in the development and strategic use of communication for social development to ensure optimum leverage and impact of communication activities on programme, policy and advocacy activities.
• Collaborate with the Federal Government officials, NPHCDA, community leaders, other UN bodies, and bilateral agencies and NGOs in the organization of activities, operational research, advocacy and exchange of information and ideas supportive of NPHCDA’s communication goals and strategies.
• Jointly with other UNICEF and partners, designs and manages/facilitates the implementation of communication plans of action aiming at: (a) behaviour development/change at individual/household levels; (b) social mobilization of civil society organizations; (c) increased community participation in RI and PHC; and (d) policy issues that require advocacy to impact RI uptake.
• Support state teams to design and implement strategies for hard to reach, nomadic and minority groups at the LGA and ward levels, informed by the equity analysis and aligned with coverage and equity plans.
• Monitors and evaluates activities on the basis of applied targeted communication research and frequent visits to project sites.  Disseminates communication research findings, ensures exchanges of experience and new methods to government officials, programme staff, and other UNICEF partners.
• Collaborate with, advise and/or consult internal partners, to design of culturally relevant C4D strategies, including formulation, production and pre-testing materials and/or to organize C4D events and activities to ensure engagement and participation of key audiences, and maximum outreach and impact on behavioral and social change.
• Confirm/verify the technical quality, consistency and relevancy of communications strategies, including materials that are developed, produced and disseminated to target audience and recommend appropriate multiple media formats. Oversee the production and implementation of multi-media initiatives for compliance with targets and plans that integrate the latest evidence.
• Carry out C4D advocacy activities with/for a wide range of constituents, stakeholders, partners, communities, such as religious groups, traditional leaders, teachers, artists and other organized groups at national, state, zonal, Local Government Areas (LGA) and community levels, as well as civil society organizations etc. to orient them on behavior and social mobilization models, strategies, approaches, routine immunization as well as MNCH+N; and solicit their involvement in the implementation of the overall initiative; also to encourage/promote engagement and dialogue, inclusion, self-determination and participation in mobilizing social, political, behavioral and cultural change to achieve sustainable program results for polio eradication, improved routine immunization, and children and women’s rights, equity and well-being. Develop/select materials and other communication tools for C4D events.
• Identify, establish and maintain active interaction/relations with media, academia and other strategic partners to communicate/advocate UNICEF’s competencies and achievements to ensure their engagement, interests and support in promoting social/political engagement for political action on polio eradication, and measurable changes in social and behavioral outcomes.
• Conduct and/or participate in M & E (Monitoring and Evaluation) and Evaluation exercises, including country program previews, meetings and mid-term/annual reviews to assess/report on efficacy/outcome of C4D on UNICEF and Nigeria Country Office (NCO) Strategic Plans/Goals. Recommend timely action to ensure the achievement of results as planned and allocated.  Integrate/disseminate lessons learned in development planning and improvements.
• Monitor and evaluate programme activities on the basis of applied qualitative behavioral research and frequent visits to project sites.
• Analyze and evaluate data to ensure compliance and achievement of objectives and recommend corrective action, when necessary, to meet programme/project objectives. Prepare monitoring and evaluation reports in accordance with the established guidelines, methods and procedures. Provide technical advice to programme staff, government officials and other counterparts, and coordinate and manage the evaluative elements of country programme milestone meetings, such as mid-term reviews, strategy meetings, previews and reviews and annual reviews.

Education

• Advanced University Degree in the Social / Behavioural sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, and Health Education) with 5 years 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 Social and Behaviour Change and implementation in Social and Behaviour Change, social mobilization and behavioural change. Training in inter-disciplinary approach in programme communication.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years 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.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and another UN language. Local working language of the duty station an asset

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)
  • Drive to achieve results (II)
  • Innovates and embraces change (II)
  • Manages ambiguity and complexity (II)
  • Thinks and acts strategically (II)
  • Works collaboratively with others (II)
  • Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (II)

Application Closing Date
18th January 2023 W. Central Africa Standard Time

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.

Job Title: Social & Behavior Change Specialist

Job Number: 558399
Location: Abuja
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
Level: NO-3
Categories: Social and Behavior Change

Job Description
For every child, Hope:

• The SBC specialist will, under the technical guidance of SBC Chief in Abuja, focus on providing support aimed at aligning with UNICEF global Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) principles on COVID-19 vaccination using an integrated approach.
• The Specialist will provide technical and operational support in the development of a systematic, planned and evidence-based strategy and process for SBC as an integral part of program development, planning and implementation to promote measurable behavioral and social change/mobilization through communication, engagement, empowerment and participation of stakeholders, partners constituents, communities and civil society to achieve successful and sustainable concrete (program/project) results on children’s rights, survival and well-being in the country.
• COVID-19 vaccines have become a game changer in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of Nigeria is targeting 51.5 percent of Nigeria's total population (around 111.7 million persons) over a two-year period to build the population immunity.
• Since the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines in Nigeria commendable progress has been made in getting many people vaccinated. As at 13th November 2022, a total of 93.5 million doses have been administered to 65.5 million eligible Nigerians since March 2021.
• This equals 53.7% Nigerians who have received at least one dose of the vaccine. As at October 2022, a total of 46.9 million Nigerians are fully vaccinated (42 per cent of the eligible population).

Nigeria is facing three main bottlenecks to COVID-19 vaccination uptake:

• Structural barriers. According to online polling conducted by Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, 23 per cent of Nigerian who have tried to get vaccinated are still unvaccinated, due to several structural barriers, which are different aspects of getting oneself vaccinated that may limit access to vaccination. The top five reasons are the following: Difficult to leave work or school (25 per cent); difficulty traveling to the vaccination (22 per cent); appointment times did not work (21 percent); limited internet or phone access (12 per cent); no vaccine appointment (11 per cent).
• Low risk perception. According to the July 2022 NOI telephone poll, 51 per cent of the respondents as at June 2022 were worried about COVID-19 spread. This is a reduction from 67% as reported In December 2021. The figures at the regional level are much lower, e.g. only 34% in South East and 37% south West were worried about COVID-19 spread.  Currently, the level of risk perception has been further reduced as the Government of Nigeria has relaxed most of the COVID-19 preventive measures.
• Vaccine hesitancy. According to September 2022 NOI poll, a cumulative 29% of people do not want to get the vaccine or would want to wait or are unsure and leaning towards not taking the vaccine. The NOI polls also revealed that the biggest psychological barrier to getting vaccinated is the concern that COVID-19 is not real and don’t believe in it (19%), lack of interest and not wanting to take vaccine accounts for 18%. Not convenient, not convenient at all and not knowing where to get the vaccine accounted for 20% of respondents. Many those already vaccinated (54%) choose to wait rather than getting the booster dose. The hesitancy is due to two factors:
  • Lack of access to information on COVID-19 vaccines. The same poll also reveals that only 15% per cent have been exposed to any message on the COVID-19 vaccines in the previous month and this is strongly associated with the level of education. People with higher education level tend to have more access to information on COVID-19. But even among those who have been exposed to COVID-19 information, the information they have received does not reflect their information need. Only one per cent recalls information on safety, while as mentioned above, safety aspect is their major concern. Most of the information they recall is on need to get vaccinated (52 per cent), while those who could not recall at all stood at 11%.
  • Rumour and misinformation. Africa CDC 15 country study reveals that two in three Nigerian respondents believe that they have seen or heard at least some information about the coronavirus that seem made up or untrue. Men are more likely to report exposure to misinformation (71 per cent vs 64 per cent of women), and young respondents also tend to report higher exposure to disinformation than older ones. This may be related to the fact that young people are more likely to be using social media.  Those who believe in conspiracy theories are more likely to report exposure to disinformation, and those who report seeing disinformation tend to be the ones who believe individual rumor stories on COVID 19.
• A recent NOI polls shows that one-third of Nigerian adults say they are unlikely to try to get vaccinated against COVID-19, including many who say they don’t believe the virus exists or is a serious threat.
• These reasons have slowed down vaccine acceptance and increased hesitancy in the country.
• COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent strict restriction measures has seen a drastic drop in routine immunization as well as vaccine hesitancy by parents of eligible children. To rapidly ramp up coverage of fully vaccinated Nigerians and fast-track return of the country’s economy to pre-COVID levels, there is need to intensify vaccination efforts in the country.
• A national strategy (SCALES) for intensification of COVID-19 vaccination was developed for adaptation/ adoption by state health teams across the country. Recently, the country launched the SCALES 3.0 strategy which integrates COVID-19 vaccination with the regular immunization services. The approach was designed to build synergy in the immunization eco-system to benefit both programmes.
• As of October 2022, the SCALES 3.0 has improved the national coverage for fully vaccinated persons from 24% to 42%. 20.7 million people have been partially vaccinated since the implementation of the SCALES 3.0 strategy. SBC and related community engagement strategy are central to achieving vaccine equity by working with various communities to promote vaccine uptake and remove social and behavioural barriers to vaccination.
• It is against this background that an SBC specialist is required to work with national and state teams in Nigeria to provide strategic direction and technical support on SBC interventions on COVID-19 vaccination and other routine immunization programs in line with the direction of the SCALES 3.0 approach. Currently, UNICEF SBC section in Nigeria has provided the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) with technical support on content development, crisis communication and digital engagement. However, there is still gap in terms of providing strategic direction on SBC to NPHCDA and NERRIC.

Organizational Context and Purpose for the Job

• Purpose for the job: Under the general guidance of the SBC Chief, the incumbent is responsible for the coordination of communication working group to accelerate demand generation approaches and strategies at NERICC the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) to promote awareness, understanding, support and social mobilization plans that support advocacy and community engagement as well as community empowerment and behaviour change as key components of the country programmes in Nigeria in line with the rolling work plan with the Federal Ministry of Health and NPHCDA.

Key functions
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• The holder incumbent will be expected to provide technical support to NPHCDA activities related to social mobilization, demand generation and related functions

Strategic Direction & Coordination:

• Support NERICC to determine strategic directions for communication for development (advocacy, social mobilization, community engagement and behaviour change technical working groups) team and ensure the strategies are in line with Nigeria Country Programme Document (CPD) as well as the Rolling Work Plan (RWP) to achieve an integrated COVID-19 and Routine Immunization coverage targets.

Demand Generation:

• Ensure that NERICC and NPHCDA communication groups are supported to develop plans and activities to increase demand for COVID-19 and RI services
• Support the development/implementation of SBC strategy with approaches, plans and activities geared towards increasing demand for COVID-19 vaccination and RI services.
• The strategy should be founded on sound evidence based on studies with clear objectives, approaches, plans, activities, as well as monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
• Ensure approaches used is all inclusive, consultative and participatory to carry along all stakeholders.
• To support COVID-19 Vaccination activities to improve demand through advocacy, social mobilization, and community engagement initiatives.
• Promotion of Appropriate use of SBC principles and approaches
  • Provide advice on appropriate use of SBC approaches, aimed at both individual behaviour change and collective action as well as policy advice.
  • Provide expert advice, coordination and technical support to government counterparts and other partners in the development and strategic use of communication for social development to ensure optimum leverage and impact of communication activities on programme, policy and advocacy activities.
  • Collaborate with the Federal Government officials, NPHCDA, community leaders, other UN bodies, and bilateral agencies and NGOs in the organization of activities, operational research, advocacy and exchange of information and ideas supportive of NERICC’s and NPHCDA’s communication goals and strategies.
  • Jointly with other UNICEF and government officers, designs and manages/facilitates the implementation of communication plans of action aiming at: (a) behaviour development/change at individual/household levels; (b) social mobilization of civil society organizations; (c) increased community participation in COVID-19 vaccination and RI ; and (d) policy issues that require advocacy to impact COVID-19 vaccination and RI a uptake.
  • Monitors and evaluates activities based on applied targeted communication research and frequent visits to project sites.  Disseminates communication research findings, ensures exchanges of experience and new methods to government officials, programme staff, and other UNICEF partners.
  • Collaborate with, advise and/or consult internal partners, to design of culturally relevant SBC strategies, including formulation, production and pre-testing materials and/or to organize SBC events and activities to ensure engagement and participation of key audiences, and maximum outreach and impact on behavioral and social change.
  • Confirm/verify the technical quality, consistency and relevancy of communications strategies, including materials that are developed, produced and disseminated to target audience  and recommend appropriate multiple media formats. Oversee the production and implementation of multi-media initiatives for compliance with targets and plans that integrate the latest evidence.
  • Carry out SBC advocacy activities with/for a wide range of constituents, stakeholders, partners, communities, such as religious groups, traditional leaders, teachers, artists and other organized groups at national, state, zonal, Local Government Areas (LGA) and community levels, as well as civil society organizations etc. to orient them on behavior and social mobilization models, strategies, approaches, COVID-19 vaccination, and routine immunization; and solicit their involvement in the implementation of the overall initiative; also to encourage/promote engagement and dialogue, inclusion, self-determination and participation in mobilizing social, political, behavioral and cultural change to achieve sustainable program results for COVID-19, improved routine immunization, and children and women’s rights, equity and well-being. Develop/select materials and other communication tools for SBC events.
  • Identify, establish, and maintain active interaction/relations with media, academia and other strategic partners to communicate/advocate UNICEF’s competencies and achievements to ensure their engagement, interests and support in promoting social/political engagement for political action on COVID-19 and RI, and measurable changes in social and behavioral outcomes.
  • Conduct and/or participate in M & E (Monitoring and Evaluation) and Evaluation exercises, including country program previews, meetings and mid-term/annual reviews to assess/report on efficacy/outcome of SBC on UNICEF and Nigeria Country Office (NCO) Strategic Plans/Goals. Recommend timely action to ensure the achievement of results as planned and allocated.  Integrate/disseminate lessons learned in development planning and improvements.
  • Monitor and evaluate programme activities on the basis of applied qualitative behavioral research and frequent visits to project sites.
  • Analyze and evaluate data to ensure compliance and achievement of objectives and recommend corrective action, when necessary, to meet programme/project objectives. Prepare monitoring and evaluation reports in accordance with the established guidelines, methods and procedures. Provide technical advice to programme staff, government officials and other counterparts, and coordinate and manage the evaluative elements of country programme milestone meetings, such as mid-term reviews, strategy meetings, previews and reviews and annual reviews.
• Capacity Building for Sustainability:
  • Provide advice on capacity building of SBC teams, both within NPHCDA and among counterparts.
  • Oversee and advise on the development of goals, strategy, approaches, plans as well as training materials and activities to build up capacity in participatory and behaviour change communication for personnel involved in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of SBC intervention, in support of COVID-19 vaccine and RI.
• Resource Mobilization and Management:
  • Participate in the budget planning & review process and ensure the optimal resources from UNICEF and other partners towards SBC initiatives.
  • Establish programme work plans, allocation of resources, and monitors progress and compliance.
  • Take appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds and mobilize resources; improve programme efficiency, quality and delivery through a rigorous and transparent approach to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Oversee the overall allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly and effectively coordinated, monitored and liquidated.

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 SBC and implementation in SBC, social mobilization and behavioral change. Training in inter-disciplinary approach in programme communication.

Experience:

• Minimum of 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.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and another UN language. Local working language of the duty station an asset

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)
  • Drive to achieve results (II)
  • Innovates and embraces change (II)
  • Manages ambiguity and complexity (II)
  • Thinks and acts strategically (II)
  • Works collaboratively with others (II)
  • Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (II)

Application Closing Date
11th January 2023 W. Central Africa Standard Time

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.

Job Title: WASH Manager, P4

Job Number: 558306
Location: Abuja
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: P-4
Categories: WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)

Job Description
For every child, Water, Hygiene & Sanitation

• UNICEF Nigeria has a strong WASH programme that focuses on systems strengthening, service delivery including institutional WASH and humanitarian response to support the government to reach its goals and the WASH-related SDGs.
• This WASH Manager position will oversee the WASH Behaviours pillar, specifically our support to the Clean Nigeria Campaign to scale up sanitation, and for hygiene promotion, including implementation of the Hand Hygiene for All Road Map. The role also supports humanitarian WASH, which is mainstreamed into the programme.
• UNICEF Nigeria recently scaled up its integrated humanitarian response plan, and is leading humanitarian response in the education, WASH and nutrition sectors in the country, as well as the child protection sub-sector.
• But there is still much to be done in achieving institutional WASH targets. Join our team and help create a better world for every child.

Responsibilities
How can you make a difference?

• The WASH Manager reports to the Chief WASH for general guidance and direction.
• The Manager supports the Chief in managing the WASH section, and in leading the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme within the country programme.
• The Manager provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to ensure the achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme.
• The Manager provides authoritative advisory services to government and sector support agencies and interacts with government at senior levels. In particular this WASH Manager position will oversee the WASH Behaviours pillar, specifically our support to the Clean Nigeria Campaign to scale up sanitation, and for hygiene promotion, including implementation of the Hand Hygiene for All Road Map, as well as related grant management. The role also supports humanitarian WASH, which is mainstreamed into the programme.

Key Function, Accountabilities and Related Duties / Tasks.

• Management support to the Chief of WASH
• Programme development and planning
• Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
• Advisory services and technical support
• Advocacy, networking and partnership building
• Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Job 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: Public Health, Social Sciences, Behavior Change Communication, Sanitary Engineering or another relevant technical field.
• Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are required.

Experience:

• Developmental: A minimum of eight years of professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required. One year of deployment in a developing country is required.
• Humanitarian: At least six months of work in humanitarian situations, including one three-month deployment mission (with UN-Govt-INGO), is required.

Language Requirements:

• 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 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)
• Drive to achieve results (II)
• Innovates and embraces change (II)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (II)
• Thinks and acts strategically (II)
• Works collaboratively with others (II)
• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (II)

Application Closing Date
12th January 2023 W. Central Africa Standard Time

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Logistics Officer

Job Number: 557958
Location: Abuja
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
Level: P-2
Categories: Supply Management
TA: 364 days

How Can You Make a Difference?

• Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief of Supply and Logistics, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the logistics operations of UNICEF Nigeria Country Office, in support to Unicef regular programs and potential emergency responses.
• The position is responsible for logistics operations including planning, coordination of incoming shipments, warehousing, and downstream transportation and distribution, as well as advises on all matters within logistics, collaborating closely with supply and programme colleagues in defining and implementing logistics interventions to meet programmatic needs.

Major Responsibilities
Below is a summary of key functions and accountabilities:

•  Preparation of the Logistics Unit’s annual workplan
• Supply chain service delivery and emergency response
• Collaboration with UNICEF Programmes and Operations, and coordination with Government counterparts
• Technical and advisory support to government/national systems
• Innovation, products and markets

To Qualify as an Advocate For Every Child You Will Have
Education:

• Advanced University Degree from a recognised academic institution in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Management, International Economics, Engineering, International Development, Contract / Commercial Law or areas directly related to Logistics Operations or UNICEF programme areas.
•  First University degree combined with demonstrated professional work experience and understanding of relevant functions may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree, preferably combined with credited courses or certifications from relevant professional bodies in supply chain management, procurement, contracting or logistics.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at international levels in logistics management.
• Experience of large-scale logistics response in emergencies and fragile, complex context is considered an asset.

Skills:

•  Ability to resolve difficult, complex and sensitive situations often under pressure.
•  Ability to initiate and manage change in a diverse environment.
• Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
• The ability to allocate appropriate time and resources for successful achievement of goals and foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning.
• Ability to implement clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies, identify priority activities and assignments, adjust priorities as required.
• Ability to work strategically to realize organizational goals, develop strategies, set clear visions.
• Advanced communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships for achievement of objectives and to develop close and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Skill in the identification of new opportunities or requirements to meet challenges in the field and propose changes.
• Strong knowledge of latest developments and technology in logistics.
• Strong knowledge of UNICEF logistics systems and processes.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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.

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.

Remuneration
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

Application Closing Date
11th January, 2023 (W. Central Africa Standard Time).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Remarks

• UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
• For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions.
• Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.

Job Title: Operations Specialist (Risk Compliance)

Job Number: 557079
Location: Abuja
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: P-4
Categories: Operations

How Can You Make a Difference?

• In this role, under the supervision of the Deputy Representative Operations, the Operations Specialist will be responsible for strengthening risk assurance and compliance efforts in the context of a large/medium/small scale country office.
• You will also be responsible for providing complementary expertise, support, and monitoring related to the management of risk, including but not limited to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of risk management practices at a process, systems, and entity level.
• In addition to this, the successful candidate will ensure the achievement of risk management objectives follows organizational rules and regulations, and acceptable ethical behavior; internal control; information and technology security; sustainability; and quality assurance.
• Moreover, he/she will provide analysis and reports on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management and internal control.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk management support: Provide guidance and support the office in the annual risk assessment process and monitor the reliability of reports and their compliance with applicable rules and regulations
• Compliance support: Review the office systems, procedures, and processes for compliance with organizational rules and regulations and Enforce and strengthen internal controls
• Fraud risk Management support: Support the management of the office in collecting evidence to respond to OIAI’s queries when initially assessing allegations of fraud and misconduct or during actual investigations
• Oversight and advisory to the Management: Advise the management on actions to be taken to enforce and strengthen accountabilities for a robust, responsive, and transparent governance framework
• Create awareness/capacity building: Establish a system to document and report weaknesses in internal control and implement actions aimed at addressing internal controls gaps.
• Any support needed from the regional office: On request, support the Regional Office in conducting reviews exercises in countries where Risk and Compliance positions are not established.

Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for Every Child, You will have:

• An Advanced University Degree in Business Administration and Financial Management. Operations Management, Strategic Management, Risk Management, Audit, Investigation, Internal Control, Statistics and Data Analysis or Accounting certifications are considered as assets.
• At least 8 (eight) years of continuous professional work experience in Internal Audit, Internal Control, Risk and Compliance or another directly relevant area, several of which in internal audit. Experience in financial management, particularly developing and implementing financial control systems, ERM, audits, internal control preferably with international organizations, NGOs, and the UN.
• Field experience /familiarity with the Emergency context
• Fluency in English is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered an asset.

Functional Competencies:

• Builds and maintains partnerships - Level 2
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness- Level 2
• Drive to achieve results for impact - Level 2
• Innovates and embraces change - Level 2
• Manages ambiguity and complexity - Level 2
• Thinks and acts strategically - Level 2
• Works collaboratively with others - Level 2
• Nurtures, leads, and manages people - Level 2

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results

Other Skill:

• Emotional Intelligence.

Remuneration
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

Application Closing Date
16th January, 2023 (W. Central Africa Standard Time).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Remarks

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF.
• UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.