Job Opportunities at United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Officer, P-2 

Job Number: 510357
Location: Abuja
Work Type: Fixed Term Staff

How can you make a difference?

• Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Manager and within the framework of organizational staff learning and development policies, responsible for the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of state-of- the-arts learning and training programmes for UNICEF Nigerian staff.
• Based on the assessment of existing competencies as well as identified learning/training needs in staff members’ PERs, assist in designing and implementing innovative and focused staff development strategies capable of delivering real performance gains to UNICEF Nigeria within available budgets.
• Systematically and objectively assesses staff and organizational learning/training needs based on annual performance review and office priorities and in line with the learning/training Policy thrust of UNICEF.
• Implement cost-effectively the approved range of courses by mobilizing internal resources (including UNICEF e-learning courses)- AGORA, for their execution with the thrust coming from the incumbent and thereby reducing dependence on external consultants.
• Lead and manage the interface between external training providers and UNICEF Nigeria, ensuring that the training given meets staff needs and contributes to the acquisition/development of competencies required for an effective implementation of the Country Programme.
• In consultation with the Supervisor, the Chairperson of the Learning and Staff Development committee (LSDC), the Chief of Operations and Chiefs of Programme Sections, develop best practices in all aspects of staff development, performance management and constantly evaluates the effectiveness of training programmes to determine challenges and areas of improvement.
• Assist in securing specialist advice, guidance to line management on training and development and to ensure that learning becomes an integral part of staff development.
• Develop appropriate relationships for staff development between the Country Office and Zone/Field Offices that promotes learning/training/coaching initiatives and would shape a learning culture in UNICEF Nigeria.
• Identify and establish Training infrastructure (through consultation with the Country Management Team and OLDS/NYHQ) appropriate to the delivery of a range of quality services in the area of programme management, in particular.
• Prepare induction/orientation programmes for all new staff and facilitate the implementation and monitoring of such programmes. 
• Develop learning/training programmes for existing employees to ensure that staff are given appropriate training opportunities that contribute to their professional development.
• Contribute to providing or, at least securing, through internal and external resources, guidance and coaching services to staff in work related areas, career development, interpersonal relations and other issues that could be of real interest and concern to staff.
• Keep and maintain up-to-date staff personal training history and record for career planning purposes and administration.  Provide on-going updates to established training programs already in place.
• Review at the end of year the Office’s achievement with regard to the annual learning/training plan and activities, highlighting success, weaknesses and challenges; and draft a report including recommendations for consideration in the preparation of the Annual Management Plan, as well as submission to the regional office.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Education:

• University Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field with specialized training in Learning and staff development.

Experience:

• At least two (2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the international level in managing and delivering training and staff development programmes for multinational organizations.
• A good knowledge of Research on Training/Learning and Staff Development would be an asset.

Language:

• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) are required.
• For every Child, you demonstrate…
• Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
• This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty.

Deadline: 6th February, 2018.

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

Remarks

• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply
• The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
• Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service.

Job Title: Information Management Specialist, P-3

Job Number: 510354
Location: Abuja
Work Type : Fixed Term Staff

How can you make a difference?

• The Information Management Specialist is accountable for the accomplishment of the stated key end-results by providing professional expertise and assistance in advocating for an environment whereby relevant data (spatial/GIS, non-spatial tabular, statistical, etc.) can be brought to a structure that supports the efficient management of data and information in the context of UNICEF programme.
• The incumbent will be assisting the UNICEF Management for Results (M4R) section in their planning, monitoring and implementation of the overall country programme.

IM products are produced on monthly/weekly/ad hoc basis to support all UNICEF programmes:

• Support data collection, analysis, dissemination processes relevant to programme needs, including map production.
• Proactively gather information from key stakeholders of which may be helpful for informing decisions, including movement of population, IS locations, social development centres, community centres, and other relevant information.
• Provide the necessary tools and approach to run assessments.
• Manage collected data through surveys and assessments.
• Identify secondary data and information resources that would complement information needs of UNICEF country office, as appropriate.
• Organize and maintain contact directories of partners using standard formats agreed with relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with other agencies and IM Focal Points (as required) for data/information and knowledge that can inform UNICEF programme decisions.
• Manage the in-house 4W database and derivative products.
• Support and train IMOs at UNICEF zonal offices for ensuring systemized use and approach of M4R tools.
• Build GIS and mapping capacities of the IMOs in the zonal offices.
• Develop standard mapping templates of different scales for UNICEF.
• Develop GIS sector related directories used for archiving UNICEF products.
• Develop simple and effective tools for information sharing, using innovative technology solutions.

All inter-agency/joint and UNICEF platforms, tools and products are developed and maintained with collaboration of inter-agency stakeholders, to support planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme across Nigeria:

• As part of the ActivityInfo system requirements, continuously follow up with partners for data gathering and information reporting.
• Liaise with UNICEF programme sections and the sector leads for data verification and information dissemination.
• Develop standardized reporting format of ActivityInfo generated data.
• Develop related sector level geodatabase and maps, requiring strong skills in different GIS tools and techniques.
• Assist in developing standard mapping templates of different scales for UNICEF programme and the interagency response.
• Assist in develop GIS sector related directories used for archiving UNICEF and the humanitarian response products.
• Develop and update the interagency vulnerability map.
• Co-lead the Information Management Working Group and actively take part in guiding the humanitarian community in developing adequate tools for managing the humanitarian crisis.
• Collaborate in providing training to sector partners on tools and platforms used in UNICEF specifically or at interagency level.

The monitoring capacities of Country Office and zonal staff and national partners are strengthened, enabling them to increasingly engage in and lead monitoring and evaluation processes:

• In Coordination with UNICEF sections leads contribute to developing SitAns, Annual Reviews, Mid-Term Reviews, and Annual Reports or other progress reports
• Carry out standardized field data collection and generate related analysis, to feed into to programme performance monitoring as part of the HACT.
• Assess and adapt appropriate existing M&E/IM tools for the different programmes.
• Support UNICEF programmes in all aspects of monitoring.
• In response to the humanitarian crisis, provide technical guidance and developed adequate assessment tools for a fast intervention to be carried-out within the first 2 or 3 days as per MIRA guidance, and in line with the core commitment on children (CCCs).

Qualifications 
Education:

• Advanced University degree in Social Sciences, Survey Implementation, Advanced Statistical Research or any other relevant field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of responsible professional work experience in information management, statistics, database development and GIS experience required.
• Additional geomatic skills are an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel or MS Access (e.g. pivot tables and functions); proven technical expertise for managing data capture and storage, for analysing diverse datasets, and presenting information in understandable tables, charts, maps, graphs and reports; knowledge of managing basic websites; proven skills in using GIS and map-making packages.

Language:

• Fluency in English and another UN language.

Deadline: 6th February, 2018.

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

Note

• This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty.
• The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

Job Title: Health Manager, P-4

Job Number: 510355 
Location: Maiduguri
Work Type: Fixed Term Staff

How can you make a difference? 
The Health Manager reports to the Chief Field Office for general guidance and supervision. The Specialist is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of the health (gender, maternal, neonatal, child survival/development) program/s within the country program and providing technical guidance and operational support throughout the programming process to facilitate the achievement of concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance and accountability framework.

Program Development and Planning:

• Plan and provide technical support/guidance to the preparation/design and conduct/update of situation analysis to establish a comprehensive/updated strategic plan for development, design and management of health related programs. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery.
• Prepare, coordinate and/or supervise the formulation of health program recommendation and related documentations as a component of the Country Program establishing clear program goals, objectives, strategies and results based on results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM).
• Ensure alignment of sectoral program with the overall UNICEF’s Strategic Plans and Country Program and coherence/integration with UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.
• Consult and collaborate with internal and external colleagues and partners to provide technical and operational support on program planning, management and implementation and to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programs/projects with other UNICEF sectors throughout all stages of programming processes.

Program Management, Monitoring and Delivery of Results:

• Coordinate, plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurement to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results in health programs.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.
• Prepare/assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths/weaknesses in program and management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
• Actively monitor programs/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, monitor certify disbursements and control the optimum/appropriate use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures, donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity and ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
• Prepare mandated and key program/project reports for donors and other partners to keep them informed program progress.

Advisory Services and Technical Support:

• Collaborate/consult with key government officials, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on policies, strategies and best practices and approaches on health and related issues to support program development planning, management, implementation and delivery of results.
• Participate in program strategic discussions/planning to provide technical advice/contribute policy discussions and agenda setting to promote health and development issues especially in the areas of gender, emergency preparedness and maternal, neonatal and child survival and development.
• Prepare policy papers, briefs and other strategic program materials for management use, information and/or consideration.
• Participate in emergency preparedness initiatives program development and contingency planning and/or to respond to emergencies in country or where designated.

Advocacy, Networking and Partnership Building:

• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with health sector government counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners/allies/donors/academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise and/or promote cooperation and alliances to achieve program goals on children rights and social justice/equity.
• Prepare communication and information materials to highlight program goals, achievements and/or needs to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for health programs (maternal, neonatal and child survival and development).
• Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on health and 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/colleagues UNDAF planning and preparation of health programs/projects.

Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building:

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

Qualifications
Education:

• An Advanced University Degree in Public Health/Nutrition, Pediatric Health, Family Health, Health Research, Global/International Health, Health Policy and/or Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Biostatistics, Socio-medical, Health Education, Epidemiology or other Health related sciences is required.
• A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

Experience: 

• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in public health/nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal and neonatal health care, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, at the international level some of which preferably in a developing country is required.
• Relevant experience in health/nutrition program/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.

Language:

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

Deadline: 4th February, 2018.

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

Note: This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty.








Job Title: Programme Specialist (Convergence), P-3 

Job Number: 510358
Location: Abuja
Work Type: Fixed Term Staff

How can you make a difference?

• Under the direct supervision of the supervisor, contributes to programme planning, design, implementation and administration of the total programme commitment of the Nigeria Country Office with a particular focus on convergent programming including adolescents and achievement of UNICEF’s Priorities.

Programme Development:

• Contribute to the preparation of the Situation Analysis for programme development, providing accurate analysis of country level socio-political-economic trends and their implications for ongoing programmes and projects. Support preparation of convergent programme work plans as required, particularly in relation to adolescents.
• Support preparation of program recommendations for inclusion in formal programme documentation, and new approaches, methods and practices.
• Provide technical advice leading to agreement on practicable and priority actions to be supported by UNICEF programme working across programmes.
• Participate in annual sector review meetings as required. 
• Ensure the timely preparation of annual program status reports.

Optimum Use Of Program Funds:

• Assist in establishing programme work plans, particularly convergent work plans in priority field locations, and monitor progress and compliance. Support appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds, particularly in relation to convergent programming.
• Ensure programme efficiency and delivery through transparent approach to programme planning and monitoring.

Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach:

• Assure the quality of child rights-based programmes through consistent and effective planning, design, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of programmes and projects.
• Bring coherence, synergy and added value to the programming planning and design processes using a results-based management approach to programme design with a view to enabling and supporting programme convergence in priority locations as appropriate.
• Ensure viable recommendations on project implementation, alternative approaches, and optimal utilization of resources that contribute effectively to the fulfilment of the rights of children and women, and recommendations on programme new initiatives and management issues to ensure achievement of stated objectives.

National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability:

• Provide government authorities with technical support and guidance to plan and organize training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability, particularly at State, Local Government Area (LGA) Ward and Community levels.
• Ensure the building or reinforcing of the commitment and institutional capacities of the national and local partners starting with taking a strategic approach to the identification of these partners and partnerships.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Education:

• Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines, with specialized training in conflict resolution.

Experience:

• Five years of relevant professional work experience in programme development and management related to children.
• Experience working on delivery of cross-cutting programmes, including on adolescents, an asset.
• International and Developing country work experience (for IP) National or field work experience (for NO). Background/familiarity with Emergency.

Language:

• Fluency in English and another UN language. Fluency in English and local working language of the duty station.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

• Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
• This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty.

Deadline: 7th February, 2018.

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

Remarks

• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply
• The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
• Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish.
• Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service.

Job Title: WASH Manager, P4

Job Number: 510356
Location: Maiduguri, Borno

How can you make a Difference

• The WASH Manager reports to the Chief field Office Level 5 for general guidance and direction.
• The Specialist supports the Chief in managing the WASH section, and in leading the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme within the country programme.
• The Manager provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to ensure the achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme.
• The Specialist provides authoritative advisory services to government and sector support agencies, and interacts with government at senior levels and with senior staff in the International Development Banks.

Responsibilities
Management support to the Chief of WASH:

• Advise the Chief of WASH in establishing the annual work plan and annual workplan outputs, activities and developmental priorities of WASH section staff, determining priorities and performance measurements.
• Monitor workplan implementation, to ensure that WASH output results are achieved to schedule and performance standards.
• Report critical issues to the Chief of WASH for timely action.
• Provide technical advice to WASH section staff on all aspects of programming and implementation.
• Perform the full duties of the Chief of WASH in his/her absence.

Programme Development and Planning:

• Draft the WASH inputs for the situation analysis. 
• Provide comprehensive and current data to inform WASH policy and programme development, planning, management and implementation.
• Keep abreast of WASH sector developments, for maximum efficiency and effectiveness in WASH programme design, management and implementation.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss national WASH priorities, resources, strategies and methodologies to ensure the most strategic use of the collective resources of external support agencies.
• Participate in strategic WASH programme planning discussions and the formulation of the WASH outcome and output results, related indicators, baselines, targets and means of verification, ensuring alignment with the UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, UNICEF’s global WASH strategy and the country programme as well as government plans and priorities, and the role of other WASH external support agencies.

Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results:

• Draft documentation for programme reviews and analytical statements on progress and constraints of WASH outcome and output results.
• Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes for the achievement of the WASH output results. 
• Ensure effective collaboration with other UNICEF sectors, where needed.
• With other external support agencies, analyze national government WASH sector programmes and projects, with a focus on WASH outcomes (behaviors), using bottleneck analysis tools available in the sector (WASH-BAT, CSOs, SDAs).
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other partners and prepare reports for the Chief of WASH and CO management.
• Monitor, report and certify the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocations, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report issues to the Chief of WASH, for timely resolution.
• Prepare sectoral progress reports for management, donors and partners.

Advisory services and technical support:

• Participate in strategic discussions to influence national WASH policies and strategies, including the reduction of inequalities, contributing global sector learning.
• Advise senior officials in government, NGOs, UN agencies and WASH sector donor agencies on WASH policies, strategies and best practices.
• Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic materials for use by management, donors, UNICEF regional office and headquarters.
• Plan for the use of technical experts from the Regional Office and HQ, as and where appropriate in the WASH programme, through remote support and on-site visits.

Advocacy, networking and partnership building:

• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with government counterparts, UN agencies, donor agencies, WASH institutions, NGOs, research institutes and the private sector to stimulate coordination and collaboration.
• Support analysis of national budgets for WASH, cost analysis and value-for-money studies, to advocate for improvements in sector efficiency.
• Produce materials for WASH programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships and support fund-raising.
• Participate in inter-agency discussions, ensuring that UNICEF’s position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the planning and agenda setting.
• Interact with global and regional initiatives and partnerships for WASH.

Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response:

• Manage all aspects of UNICEF’s preparedness for WASH in emergencies.
• Ensure the coordination arrangements for humanitarian WASH are in place, for instant robust coordination in case of an emergency.
• Ensure that all UNICEF WASH staff are familiar with UNICEF’s procedures for responding in an emergency.
• Take up leadership/managerial role in an emergency response and early recovery, as and when the need arises.
• Prepare WASH donor proposals, ensuring alignment with the WASH output results in the country programme.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building:

• Manage the implementation, monitoring and documentation of WASH action research and innovation (technical or systems), ensuring rigorous monitoring and wide sharing of results.
• Prepare learning/knowledge products, covering innovative approaches and good practices, to support overall WASH sector development.
• Support the professional development of UNICEF WASH staff, to ensure our sector capacity remains up-to-date with latest developments.
• Initiate and contribute to the systematic assessment of WASH sector capacity gap analysis, in collaboration with government and other stakeholders, and support the design of initiative to strengthen capacities systematically.
• Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Education:

• A Master’s Degree in public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering or other specialist field related to WASH is required.
• A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of eight years of developmental professional work experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries, including one year deployment in a developing country.

Language:

• Oral and written proficiency in English is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2018.

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