Job Vacancies at United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria – 5 Positions

Job ID: 543573
Locations:  Lagos and Rivers
Contract Type: Consultancy
Level: Consultancy
Categories: Communication for Development (C4D)

Purpose of Activity / Assignment

• The purpose of this consultancy is to ensure effective coordination of the communication efforts, as part of the preparedness, implementation and monitoring of polio and routine immunization, particularly in the southern states of Nigeria.
• In 2020, Nigeria was declared Wild Polio Virus (WPV) free for having gone without any WPV case for over four years. However, Nigeria is still experiencing outbreaks of cVDPV2 (circulating vaccine derived polio virus type 2) due low routine immunization coverage, which is further complicated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
• Nigeria first experienced a major cVDPV2 outbreak in 2018 when the country had 34 AFP (Acute Flaccid Paralysis) cases of cVDPV2 in the northern states.
• Although the number of cVDPV2 cases from AFP decreased to 18 in 2019, the outbreak spread to more states, including some southern states which were not considered as polio high-risk.
• Starting from Kwara state in 2018, cVDPV2 inched its way southbound, recording cases in Kwara, Kogi, Ogun, Osun, and Oyo in 2019, and venturing further to Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa and Abia in 2021. Since most of the polio efforts and human resources were concentrated in the North, Southern states had much difficulty battling the outbreaks and coordinating organized campaigns for polio.
• In 2020 the number of AFP cases due to cVDPV2 was eight and so far in 2021, the AFP cases are 49. The eradication success is fragile because immunization coverage is still low.
• The spread of the cVDPV2 in the country is driven by low population immunity due to low routine immunization coverage. With an estimated 4.3 million unimmunised children in 2018, Nigeria has the highest number of unimmunised children globally with 33 per cent routine immunisation coverage (2016 MICS/NICS).
• Thanks to innovative strategies to strengthen routine immunization through the National Emergency Routine Immunization Coordination Centre (NERICC) framework, there was an increase in routine immunization coverage: 50 per cent (NDHS, 2018) and 57 per cent (SMART Survey, 2018). Still, routine immunization performance in Nigeria has remained sub-optimal for over ten years according to the national demographic health surveys (NDHS) of 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018, which puts the national Penta3 coverage at 21 per cent, 35 per cent, 49 per cent and 50 per cent, respectively.
• The national immunization coverage surveys conducted in 2007, 2011 and 2016 also showed that the country’s reported Penta3 coverage rates of 28 per cent, 37 per cent and 33 per cent respectively, far below the acceptable target coverage of 80 per cent.
• Against this backdrop, UNICEF is looking for Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) consultants that will be focusing on supporting the southern states, specifically Port Harcourt and Lagos, in its outbreak response and campaigns and strengthening routine immunization. Under the supervision of UNICEF C4D manager/specialist in Abuja in coordination with specialists and in the field offices, they will provide technical support to UNICEF and the subnational governments to plan, implement, monitor and document high quality social mobilization and community engagement in support of polio and non-polio SIAs and routine immunization strengthening activities.

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Scope of Work
The specific objectives of the consultancy are to:

• Conduct mapping of social mobilization potentials in the southern states which might include current government initiatives such as ward development committees, social mobilization committees, as well as non-government institutions such as local civil society and faith-based organizations that can be leveraged as social mobilization network in the south.
• Develop strategy and implementation plan on how to leverage, organize the social mobilization potential network in the southern states in collaboration with UNICEF, the National EOC and the state governments.
• Collect data from the state and analyze data for specific trends/patterns of non-compliance, poor coverage, dropouts, left-outs etc., and undertake coordinated action to facilitate the process of reaching such communities/households.
• Support the states through UNICEF Field Office to develop and implement evidence-based demand generation initiatives for routine immunization and polio SIAs.
• To support planning, implementation and monitoring of social mobilization strategy in the southern states in close collaboration with the state PHCDAs, especially with state health educators and UNICEF field offices in the southern part of Nigeria.
• Support the development and dissemination of culturally sensitive communication messages and materials.
• Advocate with State/LGA/Ward policy makers, religious and traditional leadership for support for the implementation of polio campaign activities and routine immunization.
• Facilitate training of various stakeholders in social mobilization activities, including interpersonal communications.
• Support any emergency non-polio SIAs, such as COVID-19, as required by the organization.

Minimum Required

• At least three (3) years progressively responsible professional work experience with national and international humanitarian organisations in programme planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of programmes.
• Experience in social mobilization, advocacy and communication in health-related programmes, training/capacity building, team leading and team building.

Desirable:

• Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills
• Strong analytical (including data), negotiating, communication, and advocacy skills
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization
• Working experience in UN or other international development organization.
• Familiarity with emergency responses.

Application Closing Date
17th August, 2021. (W. Central Africa Standard Time)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage).
• Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

Additional Information

• UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
• 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.

Job ID: 543487
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
Duration: 364 days
Level: NO-2
Categories: Education

Job Description
How can you make a difference?

• Under the supervision of the Education Specialist, the Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.

Tasks / Responsibilities:
Support to programme Development and Planning:

• Contribute to the preparation and updating of the situation analysis for the development, design and management of education related programmes/projects. Research and report on development trends (economic, social, health etc.) and data for use in programme development, management, monitoring, evaluation and delivery of results.
• Contribute to the development and establishment of sectoral programme goals, objectives and strategies and results-based planning through research, collection, analysis and reporting of education and other related information for development planning and goal setting.
• Provide technical and administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing and administering a variety of technical programme transactions, preparing materials and documentations, and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support programme planning, results based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluation of results.

Programme Management, Monitoring and Delivery of Results:

• Work closely and collaboratively with internal colleagues and partners to collect, analyze and share information on implementation issues.
• Suggest solutions on routine programme implementation and submit reports to alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decisions. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts and prepare minutes/reports on results for follow up action by higher management and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocation, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by management/stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.
• Prepare draft inputs for programme/donor reporting

Technical and Operational Support to Programme Implementation:

• Undertake field visits and surveys and share information with stakeholders to assess progress and refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
• Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices on education related issues to support programme implementation, operations and delivery of results.

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Networking and Partnership Building:

• Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results on education programmes.
• Draft communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships and alliances, and support fund raising for education programmes.
• Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.

Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building:

• Contribute to identifying, capturing, synthesizing, and sharing lessons learned for knowledge development and capacity development of stakeholders.
• Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results.
• Research and report on best and cutting edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems.
• Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.

To Qualify as an Advocate For Every Child You will Have:

• A University Degree in one of the following fields is required: Education, Psychology, Sociology or another relevant technical field required.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education is required.
• Experience working in a developing country is highly desirable.
• 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)

The UNICEF Competencies Required for this Post are:

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others

Application Closing Date
14th August, 2021. (W. Central Africa Standard Time)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• This is a national posts open to Nigerian nationals
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• 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.

Job ID: 543486
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment (9 months duration)
Level: P-3
Categories: Education

Job Description
How can you make a difference?

• Under the guidance and general supervision of the Education Manager (Level 4), the Specialist supports the development and preparation of the education programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme.
• Particularly, the Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning, learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children and youth who are affected by conflict,  marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
• The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities
Support to programme Development and Planning:

• Support the preparation, design and updating of the situation analysis for the education programmes with focus on the learning/quality component to ensure that current and comprehensive data on quality learning and learning outcome is available to guide UNICEF’s strategic policy, advocacy, intervention and development efforts on education programmes.
• Help supervisor set priorities, strategies, design and implementation plans. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance programme management, efficiency and delivery.
• Participate in strategic programme discussion on the planning of education programmes. Formulate, design and prepare programme proposals for the sector, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans and Country Programme and coherence/integration with the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.
• Provide technical support in establishing specific goals, objectives, strategies and implementation plans for the learning/quality component of the education program  using results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentations for programme review and approval.
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies, and to determine national priorities to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
• Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes and to ensure that well-planned/structured learning interventions are conducted.

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Programme Management, Monitoring and Delivery of Results:

• Plan and collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for learning, learning outcomes and quality education in general.
• Provide professional technical leadership in ensuring structured/systematic implementation of learning and quality education interventions, including continuous professional development of basic education teachers and learning assessments.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual reviews with the government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.
• Prepare and assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths and weaknesses in programme management.
• Identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
• Actively monitor programmes/projects through field visits and surveys, and exchange information with stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems, and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
• Monitor and verify the optimum and appropriate use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative, and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity, ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
• Prepare regular and mandated programme reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.

Technical and Operational Support to Programme Implementation:

• Provide technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and country office partners and donors on interpretation, application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices and approaches on education and related issues to support programme management, implementation and delivery of results.
• Provide operational support to ensure the effective, efficient and timely programme interventions.
• Arrange/coordinate availability of technical experts with Regional Office/HQ to ensure timely and appropriate support throughout the programming process.
• Participate in education programme meetings including programme development and contingency planning to provide technical and operational information, advice and support.
• Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic programme materials for management use

Networking and Partnership Building:

• Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant government counterparts, national stakeholders, global partners, donors, and academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise and to reinforce cooperation to achieve sustainable and broad results on education programmes.
• Prepare communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships and support fund raising for education programmes.
• Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions on education and related issues to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF planning and preparation of programmes/projects ensuring organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNDAF process in development planning and agenda setting.

Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building:

• Apply and introduce innovative approaches and good practices to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results.
• Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best practices in education management. Assess, institutionalize, and share best practices and knowledge learned.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects.
• Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results on education and related programmes/projects.

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.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in programme planning, implementation and management in education especially in the area of learning and teacher quality at the international level, some of which preferably in emergency context required.
• Experience of working in an emergency context is highly desirable.
• 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 his Post are:

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

Application Closing Date
14th August, 2021. (W. Central Africa Standard Time)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• This is an international position open to non-Nigerians.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• 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.

Job ID: 543356
Location: Abuja
Contract Type: Consultancy
Level: Consultancy
Categories: WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)

Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this assignment is to facilitate the development of a national WASH sector comprehensive analytical Theory of Change 'Theory of Change (TOC)' document through engagement with Government at federal and state levels, UN agencies, Development Partners and Private Sector actors for the facilitation of a clear and detailed comprehensive conceptual framework of the WASH sector in Nigeria that is aligned to national priorities and SDG 6 and contributes to Child Survival and Development.
• In 2019, UNICEF carried out an evaluation of the FGN/UNICEF WASH programme 2014 - 2017. One of the recommendations of the evaluation was the development of a theory of change for the sector in collaboration with the Government, UN agencies, development partners and the private sector with the aim of aligning the FGN/UNICEF WASH Programme with SDG 6, UNICEF's global WASH Strategy 2016-2030 and the National priority of ending open defecation by the year 2025. Therefore, the theory of change will support future programming, specifically geared towards access to and use of safe and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene for all and its impact on child survival and development.
• The consultant will assist the WASH Section to address this recommendation of the evaluation report by facilitating the process of developing a ToC for the WASH sector. This will be achieved by engaging with government, development partners, the private sector and UN organizations and agencies in Nigeria involved in WASH interventions. The individual consultant would be expected to do a desk review of relevant documents and facilitate workshops and a consultative forum that will lead to the development of a ToC that is accepted by all stakeholders and addresses the need of the sector.

Scope of Work

• The individual consultant will work closely with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources (FMWR), National Task Group on Sanitation (NTGS), the Clean Nigeria Campaign (CNC) Secretariat, States governments UNICEF Country and Field Office colleagues and other stakeholders in the sector to develop a sector wide Toc.
• This task will involve a review of national plans, strategies and priorities for the sector, facilitation of a stakeholders' forum and workshop for the development of a theory of change. A final report of the process and copies of the theory of change.
• The expected deliverables for this activity are: 1) A comprehensive analytical ToC document of the WASH sector in Nigeria including an executive summary, a diagrammatic representation, and two-pager infographics; and 2) a narrative report of the assignment.

Reasons why consultancy cannot be done by staff:

• The consultancy will be working directly with Government partners, and stakeholders in the sector. Having an external person to facilitate the development of the sector-wide ToC fosters ownership of the process and the output by government partners and stakeholders.
• The section does not have human resource capacity and time to engage with this process directly at the moment, hence the need for an individual consultant.
• This Consultancy will contribute to output 2.1 of the FGN-UNICEF rolling workplan for 2021 - 2022. Cost will be covered with funds in regular resources.

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The specific output and activities in the workplan are:

• Output 2.1: Federal, state and local governments have strengthened institutional capacity and systems (to formulate evidence-based plans, budget, coordinate, monitor and mobilize resources) for scaling up equitable WASH interventions.
• Activity 2.1.4 - Strengthen WASH Sector Coordination, National Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation

Total Estimated Consultancy Cost:

• The estimate cost for the consultancy is $25,000. However, actual cost will be determined by the quoted fees of the selected candidate but not exceeding the estimated amount.

Minimum Qualifications Required
Knowledge / Expertise / Skills Required:

• Advanced University Degree (Master's or higher) in: Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Sociology or any other related field of study
• S/he should have at least eight years working experience in the WASH sector.
• S/he must have experience in WASH Programme design and Administration, Sociology or any other related field of implementation especially as it relates to systems development study and capacity transfer.
• S/he must have verifiable evidence of having developed a theory of change for a government, international or multinational organisations or development programme.

Costs indicated are estimated. Final rate shall follow the "best value for money" principle, i.e., achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible fee. Consultants will be asked to stipulate all-inclusive fees, including lump-sum travel and subsistence costs, as applicable.

Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.

Text to be added to all TORS:

• Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered "staff members" under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF's policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage).
• Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2021. (W. Central Africa Standard Time.).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note

• 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.

Job ID: 543450
Location: Nigeria
Contract Type: Consultancy
Level: Consultancy
Categories: Child Protection

Purpose of this Post

• Under the guidance of the Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE) manger, provide programme guidance and technical support to enhance UNICEF`s approach on child protection in emergencies, particularly on children formerly associated with armed groups and unaccompanied/separated children in the north east of Nigeria;
• Oversee and coordinate the overall planning and management of the child release and reintegration programme, including prevention of child recruitment and implementation of Action Plans with armed groups;
• Develop and improve technical support for programme approaches, including the strengthening of case management for child protection;
• Support the handover of children and women associated with non-state armed groups to state entities and to ensure their safe, supported safe return and reintegration and recovery from their experiences.

Key Assignments / Tasks

• Lead the implementation of social and economic reintegration for Children Associated with Armed Groups (CAAFAG) and monitoring, planning, implementation and management of the reintegration grants including EU grants, prepare donor reports, develop works plan for the reintegration grants.
• Work with partners to ensure better reintegration of children who were associated with None State Armed Groups (NSAG) and including girls and women who have suffered conflict related sexual violence, through the provision of individual psychosocial support, empowerment/livelihoods, peer group support, family tracing, reunification and reconciliation, and community dialogue to promote return and reintegration
• Work with State ministries and other actors to implement community based social and economic reintegration strategy for children associated with armed groups including survivors of conflict related sexual violence. Provide technical guidance for implementation of the strategy and programme on the reintegration of Children Associated with Armed Groups (CAAFAG).
• Support the development of community-based reintegration activities for affected children including girls and women with the support of GBV specialist.
• In close collaboration with the Information Management Specialist and Officers ensure robust data collection to capture the number of beneficiaries reached by the programme and the impact of the programme, including management of the evaluation of the programme.
• Facilitate the training of and ongoing support for state and non-state actors, including community volunteers, on the reintegration of Children Associated with Armed Groups (CAAFAG).
• Facilitate the training of military and security personnel on child protection and engage in advocacy on the handover of children from military authorities to civilian authorities.
• Manage the children associated with armed groups programme, including ensuring timely implementation of activities, timely reporting to the donors, compliance with visibility requirements and compliance with internal UNICEF procedures and processes.
• Support and assist to implant Action Plan with  None State Armed Groups (NSAG) including documentation, verification, separation, and reintegration.

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Duration:

• 11.5 months from the date of signing of the contract.

To Qualify as an Advocate for Every Child You Will Have

• An Advanced University Degree (Master’s or higher) in Social Work, Social Science, Development Studies or its equivalent is required.
• Relevant training and experience in a related field will be considered
• Minimum of 5 years demonstrable professional experience in implementing Child Protection and social and economic reintegration in emergencies including CP case Management required.
• Proven ability to work independently under difficult conditions.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Experience in Management of mutliple grants including EU grants.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

Core Values Required:

• Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability

Competencies Required:

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Innovates and embraces change
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Manges ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others.

Application Closing Date
12th August, 2021. (W. Central Africa Standard Time.).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Candidates should please submit their all inclusive financial and technical proposal along with the application. Application without these will not be entertained.
• Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
• Qualified Female Candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
• 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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