Job Vacancies @ United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) – 2 Positions (Ghana)
UNICEF is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Digital Communication Officer
2.) Human Resources Associate
In Ghana, UNICEF cooperates with the Government and other partners to defend the rights of children and help them fulfill their potential. With offices in Accra and Tamale, the UNICEF team seeks to achieve results in strategic programme areas. The overall goal is for every child to survive and thrive, to live in a safe and clean environment, to learn, to be protected from violence and exploitation, and to have an equitable chance in life. The current Country Programme of cooperation is aligned with the Government priorities, the UN Sustainable Development Partnership (UNSDP) and Key Results for Children (KRCs) in the West and Central African Region (immunization, nutrition, learning outcomes, ending child marriage and ending open defecation). UNICEF main strategies include evidence-based advocacy, system strengthening, integrated programming across sectors, emergency preparedness and response, and innovation.
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Digital Communication Officer
How can you make a difference?
Digital Communication forms a substantive part of the strategic output of the Communication and Advocacy Section. It is also an essential component to the overarching goals contained in the UNICEF Communication and Advocacy Strategy as UNICEF seeks to a) nearly double its supporter bases to engage 100 million individuals to volunteer, advocate and engage and b) create platforms and opportunities for children and young people to drive progress and demand accountability. Digital platforms are frequently used by influential and/or youth audiences in Ghana. More than 50 percent of the population of Ghana use the internet and 26.1 percent of the population are active social media users. As such this role provides an important function to communicate and advocate around children’s issues, build social movements, and influence policy makers. The position of Digital Communication Officer – which reports to the Chief, Advocacy and Communication – plays a strategic role in the UNICEF Ghana Country Office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for digital advocacy ·
- Lead content creator and editor for UNICEF Ghana
- Responsible for ensuring online donor visibility and recognition
- Manage U-Report
- Ensure regular monitoring and reporting of activities
Key functions, accountabilities, and related duties/tasks:
- Managing Digital platforms: UNICEF Ghana’s digital communication channels – website, social media, and U-Report portal – are well maintained and up-to-date at all times. This will be done in support of the digital communication strategy, regional and global campaigns and priorities, and to support donor visibility, and – where necessary fundraising efforts. Questions or comments posted by users are responded to in a regular and timely manner.
- Digital advocacy: The Digital content is produced and published according to timelines set out in the editorial calendar, adapted to make best use of each digital channel. Social media campaigns are planned and delivered in line with UNICEF Ghana’s key advocacy priorities. Social media campaigns also support – where appropriate – UNICEF Global thematic priorities.
- Lead content creator and editor for UNICEF Ghana social media accounts and website, refining and growing quality content, audiences and engagement. Plan and coordinate social media content across several platforms. Identify new opportunities to continually improve our presence across digital platforms to deepen engagement with supporters.
- Relationship management with key social media influencers and online youth advocates: an engagement strategy with social media influencers and online youth advocates is regularly updated and implemented, yielding strong initiatives.
- Online Donor Visibility and Recognition: The position holder will be responsible for adequately ensuring the online visibility for strategic donors and work with the Chief, Comms & Advocacy and the Communication Specialist on other channels (offline/traditional) for further donor visibility and recognition.
- Ensure regular monitoring and reporting of activities to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of UNICEF Ghana’s digital communication efforts. Results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis.
To join our team as an advocate for every child you will have…
- University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
- A minimum of two (2) years of practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media at the national level.
- Fieldwork experience · Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
- Strong understanding of photography and presentation software
- Experience using PPC platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) · Experience with optimizing dynamic content for database-driven web sites · Solid analytical skills with key performance metrics utilizing analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Webmaster Tools, Omniture, Bing Webmaster Tools)
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS).
The 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
Functional Competencies:
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts(I)
- Relating and Networking(I)
- Persuading and Influencing (I)
- Applying Technical Expertise (I)
- Learning and Researching (II)
- Planning and Organizing (II)
- Creating and Innovating (II)
To view our competency framework, please visit here.
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.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
How to Apply
Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here
Closing Date : 19th May. 2022
2.) Human Resources Associate
Position Purpose
Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager, the HR Associate ensures the execution of transparent and efficient HR services in CO. The HR Associate promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and supports to the maintenance of high staff morale.
The Human Resources Associate can supervise the clerical and support staff of the HR Unit. The HR Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in the CO and UNDP HQs staff for resolving complex HR-related issues and information exchange.
The Human Resources Associate will be under the overall supervision of the Operations Manager.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES
Ensures administration and implementation of HR strategies and policies focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Full compliance of records and reports with UN rules, regulations, UNDP policies, procedures, and strategies; effective implementation of the internal control framework.
- CO HR business processes mapping and elaboration of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in HR management in consultation with the direct supervisor and office management, control of workloads of the supervised staff.
- Provision of information to the management and staff on strategies, rules and regulations.
Provides HR services focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Implementation of recruitment processes including drafting job descriptions, provision of input to job classification process, vacancy announcement, screening of candidates, participation in interview panels.
- Create/Update of positions in ATLAS/UNall, association of positions to chart fields (COAs), update of COA information, setting up vendor, performing the functions of Admin.HR, Position Administrator, and Absence Processor in ATLAS. Preparation of contracts (SCs) and recurring Pos in ATLAS. Timely follow up with Finance staff on Global payroll issues.
- Input and tracking of all transactions related to positions, recruitment, benefits. Earning/deductions, retroactivities, recoveries, adjustments, and separations through ATLAS/UNall
- Maintenance of the CO staffing table
- Provision of information on benefits/entitlements to the Local Staff
- Validation of cost recovery charges in ATLAS for HR services provided by UNDP to other Agencies.
Ensure proper staff performance management and career development focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Provision of background information and maintenance of the related data acting as Secretary of TMRG.
- Participation in preparation of Whole Office Learning Plan and individual learning plans in consultation with Senior Management and Learning Manager.
Ensures conduct of UN-related surveys focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Collection of information and preparation of reports for comprehensive and interim local salary, hardship, and place to place surveys. Participation in the work of LSSC.
Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Organizations of trainings for the operations/projects staff on HR issues.
- Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in HR.
- Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Secondary Education with specialized certification in HR or University Degree in HR, Business or Public Administration will be duly considered, but it is not required.
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
- Minimum 6 years (Secondary Education) or 3 years (Bachelor’s Degree) of progressively responsible in HR and/or administrative experience is required at the national or international level.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel etc)
- Experience in handling web-based management/ERP systems
- Experience with SOPs under Human Resources context
- Prior experience with UNDP/UN agencies or other international organizations will be an asset.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in oral and written English and national language of the duty station.
COMPETENCIES:
Core Competencies
- Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
- Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
- Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
- Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
- Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
- Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies)
HR – People strategy and planning – Job design
- Ability to design job roles to meet specific organizational objectives
HR – Talent acquisition-Talent sourcing and outreach
- Knowledge of and ability to develop and implement strategies, mechanisms and platforms to ensure the effective outreach to the relevant segments of the labor market, active and passive candidates internally and externally
HR – Recruitment-Recruitment design and management
- Knowledge of, ability to design and manage end to end recruitment processes
HR – Recruitment-Assessment and selection
- Knowledge and ability to apply various candidate assessment and selection methodologies, tools and platforms; ability to effectively align them with specific recruitment needs
HR – Learning and development L&D planning
- Ability to identify organizational learning priorities aligned with the business strategy using key stakeholder involvement to ensure appropriate learning and optimal return-on-investment
HR – Compensation/remuneration Payroll management
- Knowledge of and ability to apply mechanisms and tools to collect payroll data, process payroll, and manage payroll reports
HR- Talent management-Performance management
- Knowledge of and ability to guide the application of performance management theory, systems and tools, incl. articulation of expectations
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How to Apply
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Closing Date : 23rd May. 2022
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