🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) – 9 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.) Supply Associate
2.) Contract Specialist
3.) Social & Behavior Change Specialist
4.) Knowledge Management Specialist
5.) Social Protection Officer, NO-2
6.) Administrative Specialist
7.) Chief of Health
8.) Construction Officer
9.) Driver

Job Title: Supply Associate

Job no: 577498
Location: Abuja
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Level: G-6
Categories: Supply Management

How can you make a difference?

• Under the supervision of the Supply Specialist, the Supply Associate provides a broad range of transactional, procedural and administrative tasks in support of the efficient supply and procurement of the country office, construction and engineering services, ensuring timely and efficient output that is in compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, whilst demonstrating the capacity to research, adapt and evaluate irregular cases, and also to recommend improvements to process delivery and design.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
Below is a summary of key functions and accountabilities:

• Receives supply requisitions, ensuring accuracy of specifications of items, and confirms availability of funds, obtaining additional information from the programme sections as necessary. Monitors assigned requisitions to ensure completion of procurement actions in a timely manner.
• Obtains quotations, issues invitation to bids to approved and listed suppliers; arranges and participates in bid openings with the Supply Specialist, compiles price tabulations with price ratings and recommendations for order placement, prepares CRC submissions for finalization by the Supply Chief (or OiC).
• Corresponds with programme Sections/Field offices and suppliers on supply, construction and procurement matters.
• Generates and compiles a variety of warehouse reports from vision and monitoring reports from the supply dashboard/pipeline reports.
• Ensures continuous availability of data related to procurement, including forecasting, requisitions received, orders placed, incoming goods, actual delivery schedules. Prepares periodic reports, and ad-hoc reports including construction as needed.
• Drafts submissions to Contract Review Committee.
• Maintains supplier database and files with full information for procurement and construction, in accordance with UNICEF supply guidelines.
• Prepares Direct Orders (Purchase Orders) against existing Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) ensuring that the LTA has valid quantities and lead-time meets requirements.
• Quality control and ensure accuracy of VISION generated reports. Prepares monthly reports on management performance indicators for procurement.
• Maintains purchase order/contract files with all required procurement documentation (POs, invoices, delivery receipts, payment requests, correspondence, contracts etc).
• Responsible for conducting local market surveys on ongoing basis.
• Correspond with offshore suppliers and contractors when required and Copenhagen for standard warehouse items and obtain LPA when required.
• Conduct market research for new products and new supplier / contractor source as well as updating new product technology.

Requirements

• Completion of secondary school education is required, with courses/certifications in business administration, supply chain management, procurement or logistics considered as an advantage.
• Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible administrative and/or supply-related work experience (procurement, supply or logistics) is required.
• Familiarity with UNICEF, UN supply procedures and systems is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2024.

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

Job Title: Contract Specialist

Job no: 577497
Location: Abuja
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Level: NO-3
Categories: Supply Management

How can you make a difference?

• Under the direct supervision and guidance of the P3 Supply Specialist (Supply Section), the incumbent will coordinate the planning and implementing of a sound and sustainable procurement process, including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management and performance measurement UNICEF’s construction works, in support of operations and program objectives.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
Below is a summary of key functions and accountabilities:

• Collaboration with UNICEF Programmes and government counterparts through involvement of in programme supply planning and preparation for implementation of supply component as well as monitoring and evaluation.
• Conduct surveys to identify potential construction companies and engineering firms available in the local market; prepare terms of reference required for establishing local Long-Term Arrangements for engineering services (design and site supervision).
• Preparation of BLPA requests with supporting documents related to construction activities and share with Supply Division HQ for approval.
• Prepare Statement of Works, Terms of Reference, solicitation documents, Contracts, Grant Agreements and other documents required for project implementation in cooperation with UNICEF Construction Unit, Contracting Centre in Copenhagen.
• Assist in bidding processes; manage the pre-qualification and short-listing of bidders, preparations of bids, issuance of bids, pre-bid conference, receipt and opening of bids Coordinate the tender evaluation process (Technical and financial) after bid opening and bid evaluation, recommendation of award, contracts negotiations, contract finalization and issuance.
• Develop and implement systems for internal control that would ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions, in collaboration with the program team.
• Make recommendations for payments upon review of certified invoices from construction engineers.
• Monitor and analyse contract performance against agreed benchmarks and through agreed reporting mechanism. Advise Construction Manager on any potential issues and recommend remedial actions or solutions.
• Negotiate, within the terms and conditions of the contract, solutions to conflicts/problems arising in case of poor performance or non-compliance with contractual obligations.
• Frequently convene meetings with contractors to allow ample opportunity for the identification and early resolution of potential disputes.
• Realize syntheses of lessons learnt and best practices in procurement /contract management.
• Develop appropriate contract management tools, guidelines and manuals for standardization and knowledge sharing purposes.
• Ensure key meetings and work procedures are properly documented and institutionalized.
• Engage and involve government counterparts as appropriate, to facilitate contract management as well as to contribute to the capacity building
• Any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Supply Chain management, Business Administration, Contracts/ Commercial law, Construction engineering other relevant areas.
• A first level university degree with additional three-years of relevant work experience in construction or engineering field may be acceptable in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience, at the national and/or international levels, in project management, Business Administration, supply chain management, contract law site supervision, quality assurance and/or other directly-related technical fields is required.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
• Emergency experience an advantage, especially in Nigeria, and a willingness to travel to all locations in Nigeria.
• Experience working with the UN systems in similar function is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with working with SAP systems.
• Working experience in UN or other international development organization is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Social & Behavior Change Specialist

Job no: 577475
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: NO-3
Categories: Social and Behavior Change

How can you make a difference?

• Generate & Use Evidence: Generate and utilize research, data, and evidence to inform the design, measurement, and monitoring of SBC programs and outcomes in both development and emergency contexts and to build the evidence base for SBC.
• Design, plan and implement: Design, plan and implement SBC activities that are backed by social and behavioural evidence and strong engagement and participation mechanisms in both development and humanitarian contexts.
• Advocate & Build Partnerships: Support operationalization of SBC by advocating for SBC, mobilizing resources, coordinating across stakeholders, sectors and teams, and partnership building.
• Build Capacities: Promote continuous learning, strengthening, and scaling up in SBC for both development and humanitarian contexts through capacity building for UNICEF staff and partners.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: social development programme planning, social and behavior change, communication for development, public advocacy or another related area.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset.

Application Closing Date
9th December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Knowledge Management Specialist

Job no: 577472
Location: Abuja
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: NO-3
Categories: Knowledge Management

How can you Make a Difference?
Background:

• UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for children’s rights. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, and protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle. UNICEF strive to ensure that all children are born alive, stay safe and keep learning.
• For 70 years, UNICEF has endeavored to improve the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence that aims to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers, and policymakers to help all children realize their rights, especially the most disadvantaged.

Purpose Of the Job

• The Knowledge Management Specialist ensures that UNICEF Nigeria has a strategic approach and culture on knowledge management in line with the rights and results-based programming approach of UNICEF and ensures that valid and reliable information, lessons learned and knowledge products on the situation of children’s and women’s rights are disseminated and utilized for programme designing and child rights advocacy; relevant, effective and timely use of programme lessons and insights for strategic and programmatic decision making, including insights for coverage, coordination, and coherence in emergency contexts.
• The Knowledge Management Specialist will lead the implementation of a structured knowledge management approach based on the global and NCO knowledge management strategy, which will be inclusive of and responsive to the needs of the Country Office at both central and field levels. This position will work closely with the Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (PMR), Evaluation, Communication and Advocacy, programme sections and field offices teams as well as with UNICEF regional office leads on knowledge management.
• The incumbent will be responsible for implementing a framework/approach to (i) systematically establish UNICEF as a center of knowledge on children in Nigeria; (ii) continuously identify and promote opportunities for innovation that deliver results for children; and (iii) support the sharing of promising and good practices and lessons learned. A key deliverable of this position is supporting the roll-out of the UNICEF Knowledge Management Strategy via the Office KM Implementation Plan.
• The incumbent will be responsible for the development, oversight and maintenance of systems, tools and products that support effective knowledge management. This will include internal and external platforms for knowledge sharing and exchange, and the continuous sharing of successes, failures and lessons learned.
• The incumbent will document UNICEF’s strategic approaches in Nigeria, synthesize assessments, research, and studies in order to generate and disseminate common lessons learned and identify, share and document promising and good practices.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties or tasks

• Promotion of a country programme-wide culture on knowledge management and learning
• Develop/ update an operational action plan for Knowledge for Use (K4U) of the country programme, covering both field and country programme level strategy, including a strategy for internal and external dissemination.
• Ensure that KM needs are systematically identified and integrated across organizational processes and aligned to organizational goals.
• Update country programme accountability matrix to include KM roles and responsibilities at the field and country programme level.
• Ensure adequate incentives around KM are in place including recognition of knowledge champions.
• Build capacities of staff members on KM.
• Build knowledge management activities into programme and operations work plans to more clearly articulate how KM leads to enhanced programme effectiveness, and results.
• Act as liaison amongst various teams on KM and ensure coordination mechanisms on KM are developed, well understood and properly applied by all programme and operations staff.

Strengthened organizational systems and tools for KM:

• Review existing systems and tools in place for KM and share best practices in their use.
• Develop guiding principles for engagement in communities of practice;
• Support the rollout of UNICEF's Enterprise Content Management (ECM) system, including creating document repositories, designing content on the intranet, etc.
• Liaise with the communications team to ensure content linkages with UNICEF’s external facing website;
• Champion the use of ECM and encourage knowledge sharing on the use of ECM between sections and across state offices.

Support to Knowledge Networks and Forums:

• Conduct an in-depth review of existing thematic networks aimed at providing space for dialogue, seminars, and lectures for knowledge exchange of best practices and innovations with external partners; Identify gaps and suggest specific measures for improvement.
• Create new knowledge-sharing networks (i.e. knowledge management champions) and continue to strengthen and build on best practices documented from existing networks and knowledge-sharing forums (i.e. sectoral network meetings, CMTs internal reviews, etc.);
• Update and review available guidelines and templates on internal programme effectiveness and programme excellence/innovation best practices.
• Identify external partners who can support best practice documentation in line with agreed quality standards.

Impact of Results:

• The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Officer to the Country Management Team and the wide range of stakeholders contribute to the successful knowledge management and lessons learned from programmes that in turn result in improved programme effectiveness and national stakeholders’ development planning, performance and achievement of concrete and sustainable results for children in Nigeria.
• Effective knowledge management system and a culture of learning enhances UNICEF’s capacity and credibility in delivering highly effective programmes and concrete and sustainable results that directly improve services to mothers and children in the country.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Provide technical support and guidance to UNICEF teams and government counterparts on data management best practices.
• Regularly monitor program consistency and data quality to ensure compliance with project management standards.
• Prepare and present data-driven reports to support project reporting
• Provide timely and accurate data insights to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of social protection initiatives.

Minimum requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

• An Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Knowledge Management or a related social science field is required or an additional five years of relevant experience in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning, and monitoring. Practical experience in emergency programming, including preparedness planning and active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme, is an asset.
• Knowledge of Rights and Results-based Management and knowledge management.
• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in facilitating participatory reflection and learning processes, programme reviews and documenting lessons learned.
• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in knowledge management and communications.
• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in the knowledge management methodology and facilitation techniques, including theories, standards and models, quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods.
• Gender equality and diversity awareness
• Professional/technical knowledge/expertise in Team Management, Coaching & Training.
• Mastery of UNICEF’s KM policies and procedures.
• Understanding of UN Mission and system, current key UN topics; and the International Code of Conduct
• Understanding of UNICEF Mission Statement and UNICEF Guiding Principles.
• UNICEF policies, and strategies promoting and supporting gender equality and diversity.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Application Closing Date
2nd December, 2024.

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

Job Title: Social Protection Officer, NO-2

Job no: 577476
Location: Abuja (covering Abia, Benue, Oyo and Sokoto)
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Level: NO-2
Location: Nigeria
Categories: Social Policy

How can you Make a Difference?
Background:

• UNICEF’s core mission is to advocate for the rights of every child, with a focus on equity and reaching the most disadvantaged children and families. This commitment is aligned with UNICEF’s equity strategy, which emphasizes ensuring that every child has the opportunity to survive, develop, and reach their full potential without discrimination. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and social protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
• In Nigeria, the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing insecurity has exposed and exacerbated systemic weaknesses within the social protection systems, highlighting the critical need for strengthened social protection mechanisms. The Government of Nigeria, guided by the National Social Protection Policy (NSPP revised 2023) and the Medium Term National Development Plan (2021 – 2025), is committed to advancing social protection for all. However, challenges such as low expenditure, weak institutional capacities and coordination framework, and complex administrative mechanisms persist.
• UNICEF is committed to supporting the Government of Nigeria in addressing these challenges through system strengthening, shock-responsive social protection, and resource mobilization, with a focus on improving the coverage and impact of social protection programs for children. Hence, UNICEF and ILO have developed a Join program with EU financial assistance  to support “Sustainable Social Protection System in Nigeria”. This joint program focuses on Federal and four states namely Abia, Benue, Oyo and Sokoto.

Purpose of the Assignment

• Under the general supervision of the Social Protection Specialist in Abuja, the Social Protection officer is accountable for providing technical support and assistance in the implementation of the Joint program.
• The position located in Sokoto field office, will support social protection programming and related advocacy to deliver concrete and sustainable results across the four states (Abia, Benue, Oyo and Sokoto).
• This includes programmes aimed at (a) strengthening functional State Social Register including expansion to integrate more poor and vulnerable people; (b) improving capacity of staff and policy makers on social protection; (c) strengthen state social protection policy and legal framework with the development of a social protection policy and bill, aimed at realizing the rights to social protection for consideration by the National and State Assembly; (c) enhance Social Protection Management Information System that is interoperable at the vertical, horizontal level and across social sector with focus on health and education. This position encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on social protection.

Major Responsibilities
Strengthening social protection coverage and impact for children:

• Supports strengthening of integrated social protection systems, providing technical support to partners to improve expansion of social registry and design of child grants and improve linkages with social services health insurance, public works, and social care services.
• Supports the development of social protection policies, legislation, and programmes with attention to increasing coverage of and impact on children, with special attention the most marginalized.  Identifies, generates and presents evidence to support this goal in collaboration with partners.
• Supports improved monitoring and research around social protection impact on child outcomes, and use of data and research findings for strengthening programme results.

Improving use of public financial resources for social protection for children:

• Supports the identification of policy options for improved domestic financing of child-sensitive social protection interventions.
• Undertakes social protection budget analysis to inform UNICEF’s advocacy and technical assistance to Ministries of Finance, planning commissions and social sector ministries to improve equitable allocations for essential services for children.

Strengthening capacity of local governments to plan, budget, consult on and monitor child-focused social services:

• Where national decentralization processes are taking place, collaborates with central and local authorities to improve planning, budgeting, implementation, consultation and social protection accountability processes so that decisions and child-focused service delivery more closely respond to the needs of local communities.
• Collaborates with the central and local authorities to strengthen capacity on quality data collection, analysis, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring of social protection services, with emphasis on community participation and accountability.

UNICEF Programme Management:

• Helps manage and coordinate technical support around social protection, public finance and governance ensuring it is well planned, monitored, and implemented in a timely fashion so as to adequately support scale-up and delivery. Ensures risk analysis and risk mitigation are embedded into overall management of the support, in close consultation with UNICEF programme sections, Cooperating Partners, and governments.
• contributes to effective and efficient planning, management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the country programme. Ensures that the social protection project enhances policy dialogue, planning, supervision, technical advice, management, training, research and support; and that the monitoring and evaluation component strengthens monitoring and evaluation of the social sectors and provides support to sectoral and decentralized information systems.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Provide technical support and guidance to UNICEF teams and government counterparts on data management best practices.
• Regularly monitor program consistency and data quality to ensure compliance with project management standards.
• Prepare and present data-driven reports to support project reporting
• Provide timely and accurate data insights to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of social protection initiatives.

Minimum requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
Education:

• An Advanced University Degree (master’s or higher) in Social Sciences, Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in design, program management, system strengthening, data management and analysis, and capacity building within social protection or related fields, preferably with experience in a humanitarian context.
• Experience working on social protection is considered as a strong asset.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in social protection system design and programme implementation
• Experience with data management and analysis for social protection
• Capacity-building skills related to social protection
• Knowledge of the social protection landscape in Nigeria is highly desirable.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

Application Closing Date
3rd December, 2024.

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

Job Title: Administrative Specialist

Job no: 577373
Location: Abuja
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: P-3
Categories: Administration

How Can You Make a Difference?

• As the manager and specialist of administrative management services typically in a small to medium-sized country office, the incumbent is accountable for the provision of managerial leadership and policy guidance for the achievement of effective administrative service management and staff capacity development.
• Collaborate with Operations management efficient administrative operations in support of the Office and country programmes.
• Ensures the office’s administrative operations and services are effectively in compliance with the organization's administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.

Key End Result

• Appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of administrative policy and procedures are timely implemented to support operations at the country and sub-country levels.
• The budget preparation and implementation are properly administered, monitored and controlled in the area of administrative management and services.
• Supervision and leadership in management and operations of delivery and improvement in administrative support services are timely and effectively provided, and security arrangements are well established for enhanced safety and security.
• Property management of administrative supplies, office equipment, vehicles and other properties is effectively performed.
• All administrative transactions and arrangements of contracts satisfy the requirements as stipulated and are in compliance with the applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Staff capacity is enhanced through organized staff learning/development programmes in the area of administrative management and services.
• Effective working relations are maintained with other agencies, local authorities and implementing partners.
• Any other assigned administrative management responsibilities and services are effectively carried out and delivered.

Key Functions, Accountabilities and Related Duties / Tasks
Policy, procedures and strategies:

• As technical specialist and manager, accountable for the correct and consistent application of policies and procedures in the management of administrative functions through the provision of technical leadership, guidance and support to the country office and sub-offices where applicable.
• Contributes to global, regional and country strategic planning and policy changes/formulation on administrative matters as necessary. Provides technical input to the establishment of administrative guidelines in close coordination with the head of office, Chief of Operations and DFAM.
• Advises the head of the office and updates staff on administrative policies, procedures rules and regulations, providing technical advice, guidelines and administrative support. Implements the appropriate application and interpretation of administrative rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Briefs and assists arriving and departing staff on administrative procedures and requirements.
• Liaises with the Regional Office and HQ Divisions to support policy reform in the area of administrative service management; advises on the applicability of new policy directives at the country level. Makes viable recommendations on the improvement of systems and internal controls, and resolution of sensitive issues, taking into account the prevailing conditions in the locality.
• Keeps the supervisor abreast of potential problem areas, and identifies and recommends solutions. Prepares reports on administrative matters.
• Provides administrative support and services to country and sub-country offices where applicable, including preparation and funding of service contracts, preparations of PGMs for all administrative supplies. Undertakes missions to field locations to review administrative arrangements and makes appropriate recommendations as required.

Budget management:

• Monitors the budget in close coordination with the Chief of Operations to ensure that objectives stipulated early in the fiscal year are realized for smooth operation of the country office/sub offices, where applicable.
• Recommends and prepares estimates on office premises, supplies and equipment requirements for budget preparation purposes.
• Assists zone offices in the establishment and maintenance of administrative services. Prepares monitors and controls the administrative budget.

Administrative support and services:

• Ensures timely and effective delivery and improvement in administrative support and office services for enhanced quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness, including space management, transport services, vehicle use and maintenance, equipment, conference and travel arrangements, document reproduction, communications, mail and delivery services, local procurement and bill payments of utilities.
• Ensures the timely and cost-effective provision of basic offices services including space management, equipment, communications and security to enhance staff safety and productivity.
• Supports the Inter-Agency Operations Management Team's approaches for enhancing UN common services to attain efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Negotiates and supervises matters relating to office premises, utilities and services with vendors /agencies.

Property management:

• Manages properties of administrative supplies, office equipment and vehicles, updating inventory of items, serving as ex-officio member to the Property Survey Board and ensuring follow-up action.
• Prepares Property Survey Board submissions for the Senior Operations Officer; prepares minutes of meetings and assists the Senior Operations Officer in executing PSB recommendations approved by the Head of Office.
• Supervises adequate and appropriate use of supplies. Ensures that services and maintenance of premises are in accordance with organizational standards.

Contract arrangement and control:

• Ensures that all administrative transactions and arrangements of contracts are in compliance with the applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Reviews all contractual arrangements related to administrative support (i.e. courier, premises maintenance, ancillary administrative support, vehicle maintenance, equipment maintenance etc.) to ensure that the terms and conditions of all contracts are being adhered to by providers of services. Proposes to supervisor any changes that may be required.
• Monitors payments against contractual obligations.

Staff learning and development:

• Develops training programmes to enhance effective performance and efficiency in admin. services management.
• Implements staff learning and development programme activities for capacity building. Conducts workshops for staff competency building, staff learning and development and career development. Provides coaching and counselling to the staff on performance enhancement/development.

Partnership, coordination and collaboration:

• Facilitates and maintains effective working relations with other agencies, local authorities and implementing partners relating to administrative matters for enhancement of information exchange, collaboration, and harmonization.
• Cooperates and coordinates with other UN agency counterparts in the UN reform initiatives (including common services and premises agenda, etc.).
• Coordinates field emergency services.

Performs any other duties and responsibilities assigned as required:

• Ensure to provide quality services to the beneficiaries in a timely and cost-effective manner in performing additional duties and responsibilities assigned in conformance with the policy, standards, rules and regulations.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, Business Management, Administration, Finance, or any other relevant field of discipline.

Work Experience:

• Five years of relevant professional work experience.
• Both national and international work experience in office management, administration, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply or any other relevant function.
• Work experience in an emergency duty station.

Application Closing Date
4th December, 2024.

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

Job Title: Chief of Health

Job no: 577367
Location: Abuja
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: P-5
Categories: Health

How Can You Make a Difference?

• The chief Health reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction.
• She/He is responsible for managing and leading all stages of health programmes/projects (e.g gender, maternal, neonatal, child survival, emergency preparedness) from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results.
• S/he leads and manages the health team including establishing plans of action to achieve concrete and sustainable 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, and does so in consultation with the Regional Health Adviser.

Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities
Managerial leadership:

• Establish the section’s annual work plan with the health team, and set priorities and targets. Monitor work progress and ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.
• Establish clear individual performance objectives, goals and timelines; and provide timely guidance to enable the team to perform their duties responsibly and efficiently. Plan and ensure timely performance management and assessment of the team.
• Supervise team members by providing them with clear objectives, goals, direction, and guidance to enable them to perform their duties responsibly, effectively and efficiently.

Programme development and planning:

• Lead the preparation, design and updating of the situation analysis of health ( Immunization, maternal, child and neonatal health, Adolescent health) to establish a comprehensive and updated strategic plan for development, design and management of health related programmes. Keep abreast of national, regional and global development trends and priorities to determine the strategies, approaches and priorities for programming to address the country’s health needs.
• Lead, coordinate and supervise the development of health programmes (as a component of the CO and/or UNSDCF programmes) including focused acceleration plans for priority health programme and establish plans of action, programme goals and results using results-based planning methodology and terminology (RBM).
• Oversee the timely preparation of the health programme recommendation and related documentation for inclusion in the Country Office Programme recommendation ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.
• Consult and collaborate with colleagues including cross sectoral programme (such as nutrition, WASH, Education and Child Protection) and partners to provide technical guidance and operational support on programme planning, management and implementation, and to ensure synergy, integration, coherence, and harmonization of programme/project initiatives with UNICEF Strategic Plans and priorities.

Programme management, monitoring and quality control of results:

• Coordinate, plan and/or collaborate with monitoring and evaluation initiatives to establish benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators, to assess and strengthen performance accountability, coherence, and delivery of concrete and sustainable results in health programmes.
• Participate in major monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sector reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.
• Assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths and/or weaknesses in programme management ; identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
• Monitor programmes/projects to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
• Plan, approve, monitor, and control the use of programme resources (financial, human, administrative and other assets) certifying/verifying compliance with organizational rules, regulations and procedures, donor commitments and standards of accountability and integrity. Ensure timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
• Submit programme/project reports to donors and other partners to keep them informed on programme progress and critical issues.

Advisory services and technical support:

• Advise key government officials, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners on policies, strategies and best practices and approaches on health and related issues to support programme development planning, management, implementation, and delivery of results.
• Participate in strategic discussions to influence policy discussions and agenda setting to promote health and development issues especially in the areas of gender, emergency preparedness, maternal, neonatal and child survival and development.

Advocacy, networking and partnership building:

• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with health sector government counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners, allies, donors, and academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication of UNICEF’s mission, goals, programmes, and resource mobilizations needs.
• Develop communication strategies as well as implementation plans and activities for maximum communication impact and outreach to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for UNICEF and Country Office health programmes (maternal, neonatal and child survival).
• Participate and/or represent UNICEF in inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on health-related issues to ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNDAF process in development planning and agenda setting. Collaborate with inter-agency partners and colleagues in UNDAF planning and preparation of health programmes/projects.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building:

• Promote critical thinking, innovative approaches and good practices for sustainable health programmes/projects initiatives.
• Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best and cutting edge practices in the health management and information systems. Institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.
• Lead and/or develop policies and procedures and introduce innovation and best practices to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects.
• Lead, plan and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of stakeholders to promote sustainable results on health-related programmes/projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: A Medical or Advanced University Degree in one of the following fields: Public Health, Pediatric Health, Family Health, Health Research, Global/International Health, Health Policy and/or Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Biostatistics, Socio-medical, Health Education, Epidemiology or another relevant technical field.
• Work Experience: A minimum of ten years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas, at the international level: public health planning and management, maternal and neonatal health care, or health emergency/humanitarian preparedness.
• Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

Application Closing Date
4th December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Construction Officer

Location: Kaduna
Job no: 577224
Level: NO-2
Categories: Supply Management

How can you make a difference?

• Under the direct supervision and guidance of the P3, the incumbent will be responsible for monitoring all construction activities in the Country Office (School infrastructures, Health Center, etc.) and providing technical support on managing construction and rehabilitation activities.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Support the preparation of the annual construction workplan.
• Collaboration with UNICEF Programmes/Operations and coordination with Government counterparts
• Preparation of design and technical documents
• Support to procurement process.
• Monitoring of construction projects
• Support the inspection of the facilities.
• Support the preparation of construction annual workplan: Support the prepare and collect information required for the annual work plan on regular activities, ongoing projects and others in the pipeline.

Collaboration with UNICEF Programmes/Operations and coordination with Government counterparts:

• Provide technical support in matter of construction project management to Programme/Operations sections; provide information to Programme on construction related activities to include them in their AWP.
• Provide assistance to Programme /Operations sections through involvement in construction project proposals, planning, and preparation of relevant terms of reference.
• Attend technical cooperation meetings; prepare PPT presentations on projects' progress; undertake follow-up actions in relation to project implementation and monitoring.
• Provide Programme/Operations sections with information on projects' progress; undertake appropriate actions to overcome technical obstacles prepare reports on projects' progress.

Preparation of design and technical documents:

• Draft the scope of construction works based on Programme/ Operations requirements, budget and site limitations; define deliverables and payment modality.
• Apply UNICEF norms and standards (child-friendly, accessibility, MOSS, MORSS, etc.) to construction projects, taking into consideration the local environment and available materials; verify if compliance with green building standards is required in coordination with DFAM Field Support Unit.
• Check technical documents related to construction (design drawings, technical specifications and bills of quantities); verify whether they are clear, complete and compliant to programmatic and construction needs, eco-efficiency and accessibility requirements; undertake the actions required to endorse these technical documents by relevant ministries.
• Follow up with the designing firms and government entities for obtaining all permits required for construction activities prior initiating works.

Support to procurement process:

• Assist Supply section in preparation of LPA requests and CRC submissions with supporting documents related to construction activities.
• Updated on regular basis the shortlist of potential construction companies and engineering firms available in the local market.
• Prepare tender documents in relation to construction works and engineering services; attend bidders' conference and present the technical components of the tender; draft answers on technical questions raised by the bidders during the tendering.
• Support Supply section in organizing bidders' conference and site visits; participate in the evaluation of technical proposals received and draft technical recommendation; if needed, provide support to Supply section on the analysis of financial proposals.

Monitoring of construction projects:

• Participate in the kick-off meeting of construction works with the construction company, the engineering firm and relevant government counterparts.
• Provide close monitoring on construction activities by undertaking regular site visits and conducting regular technical meetings including joint monitoring with relevant Government technical services; follow up progress for each activity per milestones and review site supervision reports to ensure work compliance with norms, standards, and timeline; verify quality and precautions on health and safety standards on ground.
• Use effective monitoring and supervision tools to ensure easily assessment of works quality, progress, and performance of engineering firms and construction companies during the entire duration of the project.
• Certify payments/variations and compile supporting documents; monitor construction expenditures and progress certificates; prepare and maintain relevant table for each construction activity.
• Provide assistance to UNICEF Contract Administrator on contract management, amendments, variations, duration extensions, applying liquidated damages, etc. compile and archive project documents, minutes, correspondence, instructions, etc.
• Participate in the partial, substantial, and final inspection of works after verifying the correction of all defects during the DLP; prepare and issue relevant certificates.
• Participate in the partial, substantial, and final reception of works after verifying the correction of all defects during the DLP; prepare and issue relevant certificates.
• Prepare Contract Performance Evaluation; provide assistance to UNICEF Contract Administrator on contract close-out in VISION; draft the final completion report with the lessons learned.

Minimum requirements
Education:

• A University Degree is required in in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture or other relevant area.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, at the national and/or international levels, in project monitoring, site supervision, quality assurance and/or other directly related technical fields is required.
• Understanding of development and humanitarian work.
• Emergency experience an advantage.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

Skills:

• Good analytical skill and negotiating skills.
• Ability to manage and monitor the effective
• Ability to manage and monitor the effective use of resources.
• Ability to supervise and direct a team of professional and support staff working on construction projects.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
• Fast learner, adapts and responds to change, tolerates ambiguity.
• Ability to contribute to formulation of strategies and policies.
• Good knowledge of latest developments and technology in construction industry.
• Good understanding of construction project cycles, from programme needs assessment, through planning, procurement and contracting, monitoring the execution of work and evaluation of project outcomes.
• Good knowledge and understanding of UNICEF programmes, public procurement principles, financial and legal aspects of construction issues, ethics and risk management of construction project.

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.

Application Closing Date
28th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Driver

Job no: 577376
Location: Kano
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: G-2
Categories: Administration

How Can You Make a Difference?

• The Driver, at the G-2 level, provides reliable and safe driving services, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.
• The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Key Functions, Accountabilities and Related Duties / Tasks
Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities:

• Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials
• Maintenance of assigned vehicle
• Documentation of vehicle-related information

Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials:

• Drives office vehicles for the transport of UN staff, officials, visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items. Meets official personnel and visitors at the airport and may assist with basic visa and customs formalities and arrangements when required.

Maintenance of assigned vehicle:

• Ensures vehicle is kept in good running condition at all times through addressing minor repairs, making arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, water levels, and car washing.

Documentation of vehicle related information:

• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle; keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: A Secondary Education is required, along with a valid driver’s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
• Work Experience: A minimum of two years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is required.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
4th December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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