UNICEF Recruitment Application Form 2024/2025 & How to Apply

UNICEF Recruitment Application Form 2024/2025 & How to Apply : The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions listed below. Apply for Unicef recruitment form online; see details below.

The 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 fulfil their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

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Immunization Specialist at the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Job Title: Immunization Specialist, NO-3

Job Number: 527558
Location: Abuja
Work Type: Temporary Appointment

Major Responsibilities

  • Immunization Specialist is accountable for professional contribution to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and administration of the Immunization programme in conjunction with Health specialist and other immunization specialists within the country programme, to achieve the UNICEF’s immunization and PHC goals and objectives for the country.

Key Expected Results:

  • Technical support is provided to NPHCDA and other governmental and non governmental organizations at all stages of the programme cooperation, including capacity building of government personnel and beneficiaries.
  • UNICEF is represented at NERICC and other coordination mechanisms including OIRIS supportive supervision visits to the states.
  • The eight states prioritized for Gavi alliance are supported in strengthening routine immunization and other PHC services.
  • Quality contributions are made to the development and implementation of the Immunization strategies and approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partnership.
  • Project implementation progress is monitored and evaluated for adjustment, acceleration and improvement of program delivery and sustainability.
  • Gender/sex disaggregated data and inputs relevant to the Immunization Programme provided.
  • The capacities of field Office staff are strengthened through effective capacity building programme in the development, implementation and management of the Immunization programme.
  • Immunization strategies and approaches are developed with participation of UNICEF, Government, non-government organizations (NGOs) and other partners.
  • Strategic results are achieved in line with agreed Annual and Country Programme objectives and corrective actions are adopted to meet programme/project objectives.
  • Programs are monitored with field visits and periodic programme reviews conducted with government counterparts and other partners.
  • Technical advice and assistance provided to government officials and implementing partners in the planning and management of the Immunization programme and sustainability of interventions ensured.
  • Disbursements of funds are certified and ensured that the activities are within established plans of action and programme budget allotments.
  • The overall allocation and disbursement of programme funds are monitored and the funds are properly coordinated, utilized and liquidated. financial status reports are submitted to management in compliance with the regulations and guidelines.
  • Technical support provided to the evaluation exercises, programme mid-term reviews, annual sector review and review meetings. Data Analyzed and evaluated to ensure achievement of objectives and corrective measures recommended as appropriate.
  • Programme reports are timely prepared in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.

Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively performed.

Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

  • Advanced University Degree in Public Health, Pediatric Health, Child Development, Child Health, Epidemiology, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.
  • Five years of professional work experience at the national level in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of health/Immunization programmes. Professional work experience in a technical expert position related to child survival, immunization & primary health care.
  • Field work experience
  • Fluency in English and the local language of the duty station.

Knowledge of theories and practices in:

  • Immunizations
  • Child and Maternal Health
  • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
  • Public Health/primary health care
  • Educational Interventions in Health Care
  • Health Financing
  • Knowledge Management
  • Computer software application, including word processing, spreadsheet and corporate software packages

General knowledge of:

  • Methodology of programme/project management
  • Programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies in Health
  • Knowledge of global health issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current trends, methods and approaches.
  • Policies and strategy to address national and global health issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
  • Emergency programme policies, goals, strategies and approaches

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Application Closing Date
8th November, 2024 by 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time).

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

Note

  • UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
  • UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles
  • All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

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Emergency Specialist, P3 at the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Job Title: Emergency Specialist, P3

Job Number: 527540
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Work Type : Temporary Appointment

How can you make a difference?

  • Under the guidance and supervision of the supervisor, establishes and implements country office emergency preparedness and response. Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers, and the affected communities in an emergency situation.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks
Emergency Preparedness:

  • Adopts adequate emergency preparedness measures through the development and updating of country contingency plans and establishment of early warning mechanisms, to ensure effective preparedness and response to specific emergencies.
  • Participates in the formulation and development of plans of action in preparation and response to emergencies, monitors compliance of all sectors with emergency plans of action, including financial resources. Ensures coordination of the management of emergency preparedness and response.
  • Provides technical advice related to emergency preparedness and response, including on programme management related issues. Provides advice to the country office in the implementation of emergency preparedness measures in the field to strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms in the country faced with impending emergencies.
  • Develops and maintains databases on country/regional information, and ensure the flow of information and communication crucial for the planning and implementation of emergency preparedness and response management. Identifies availability of resources in emergency prone areas and establish logistics plans to be implemented during an emergency operation, to ensure a timely and effective emergency response.
  • Plans, organizes and conducts training for the office’s staff capacity building in emergencies preparedness and response. Assists in developing and conducting emergency training courses. Provides training and/or briefing, as required. Participates in other emergency training workshops in the region, and builds up the emergency preparedness and response capability of UNICEF staff as well as implementing partners.

Emergency Response:

  • In the event of an emergency, takes prompt action as a member of the Emergency Response Team which is deployed immediately to establish UNICEF’s presence and implement the initial operational tasks relating to emergency assistance. Immediately verifies the nature and extend of the emergency with staff, government officials, other UN agencies or local organizations and media.  Ensures that the office is provided with effective telecommunications facility and staff security assistance in an emergency, as necessary. In coordination with the programme and operations groups, establishes contact with all UNICEF staff, their dependants and visitors to ensure their safety and whereabouts, and informs OPSCEN and the Regional Director of their status.
  • Participates and assists with assessment of local emergency and security situation affecting children and mothers in the locality, in conjunction with the Regional Office, the HQ Divisions, and field staff.  Visits the location to conduct an initial rough assessment of the magnitude of the crisis and its implications for children and its impact on the community. Assesses the validity of the office preparedness plan and ability of the office vis-Ã -vis the current crisis as well as immediate and additional needs. Determines corporate priorities and an appropriate intervention (supply procurement, fund-raising and staff development) by UNICEF. Coordinates with other partners to make a rapid assessment covering priority areas as defined by the Core Commitment for Children in Emergencies. Establishes contact with community groups, government, UN agencies, media and other partners to keep abreast of emergency situations.
  • Applies the emergency preparedness and response plan as necessary, and identifies urgent staffing requirements and redeploys country office staff as required. Executes the timely delivery of assistance and procurement of supplies, monitors the appropriate and effective use of UNICEF resources/inputs.  Identifies problems and constraints in order to ensure effective project delivery. Certifies the disbursement of funds, monitors expenditures and submits financial status reports. Sets up a reporting system and sends daily situation reports to concerned parties.

Emergency Project:

  • Participates in the implementation of plans of action and workplans for emergency projects. Implements and manages project activities. Undertakes field visits to emergency project areas, to assess local conditions and monitor project progress. Makes technical decisions on project administration (e.g., activates, requests or reprogrammes allocation of emergency funds). Prepares inputs for appeals and updates related to emergencies. Works with program sections and senior management to mobilize donor response and recovery/rehabilitation-related funding, including annual or multi-annual humanitarian appeals and documents (e.g., pitch documents). Communicates and advocates on the situation and needs of children through local and international media, as appropriate.
  • Identifies longer-term requirements of the emergency operation/interventions. Proposes a more regular operational and staffing structure to take over from the Emergency Response Team.
  • Maintains continuous, effective and strategic coordination, communication, consultation and liaison with Government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and allies to appeal for aid for children and women with special needs resulting from the emergency situation requiring an effective emergency response in all sectors. Identifies implementing/operational partners and establishes implementing arrangements. Ensures that the UNICEF support is effectively provided to the government with respect to sectoral coordination within the framework of the cluster approach and based on the Core Commitment for Children.
  • Participates in all humanitarian and recovery related forum and keeps management informed of all humanitarian developments in the country in terms of policies, strategy, situation developments, potential threats and opportunities/issues in partnership.
  • Promotes that disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and response strategies are mainstreamed in the country office’s workplans. Prepares sectoral input for the country programme documents, plan of action, annual work plans, and all related documents of the office’s Emergency Preparedness and Response. Contributes towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis and the Country Programme Document.

Requirements
Education:

  • Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: Social Sciences, Public Administration, International Law, Public Health, Nutrition, International Relations, Business Administration or other related disciplines.
  • Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.
  • A relevant first-level University degree (Bachelor’s), in combination with 8 years of relevant work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience:

  • Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration. Developing country work experience. Specialized training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable.

Language Proficiency:

  • Fluency in English and a second UN language; Local working language of the duty station an asset

Competency Profile
Core Values:

  • Commitment
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Integrity

Core Competencies:

  • Communication [II]
  • Working with People [II]
  • Drive for Results [II]

Functional Competencies:

  • Leading and Supervising [II]
  • Analyzing [II]
  • Deciding and Initiating Action [III]
  • Persuading and Influencing [III]
  • Applying Technical Expertise [III]
  • Planning and Organizing [II]
  • Adapting and Responding Change [III]
  • Coping with Pressure and Setbacks [III]

For every Child, you demonstrate:

  • UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are:

Application Closing Date
14th November, 2024; 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time).

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

Important Information/Notice

  • 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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
  • Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Web Database Developer at the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Job Title: Web Database Developer

Job Number: 527500
Location: Nigeria
Work Type: Consultancy

Rationale
After nine years of hostilities between Nigerian security forces and non-state armed groups, the humanitarian crisis in north-east Nigeria continues. Civilians bear the brunt of a conflict that has resulted in widespread displacement, lack of protection, destroyed infrastructure and collapsed basic services. Indeed, an estimated 7.1 million people (2.3 million girls, 1.9 million boys, 1.6 million women and 1.3 million men) in the three most affected states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe now depend on humanitarian assistance for their survival. More specifically, the 2024 Humanitarian Needs Overview estimates that the protection and well-being of 2.7 million children and adolescents (1.5 million girls and 1.2 million boys) in the north-east remain at risk – mainly due to the complex and protracted conflict, with higher vulnerabilities anticipated in inaccessible areas. Community resilience to protect children has been weakened, resulting in negative coping mechanisms.

Both Boko Haram and CJTF (hereinafter referred to as non-state armed group) have been listed by the Secretary General under Security Council Resolution 1612 as recruiting and using children in combat and support roles. Boko Haram has also been listed for abduction. The Office of the National Security Advisor’s 2015 estimate of 8,000 child combatants has not been borne out by the numbers of children rescued or recovered. Still, on 15 September 2017, the Country Task Force on Monitoring and Reporting identified six grave violations committed against children (CTFMR) and CJTF signed an Action Plan to end the use and recruitment of children. This CJTF pledge includes not only identifying and releasing all children to UNICEF but also instructing its members to cease all use and recruitment of children.

The data gathering need is huge to support community-based reintegration for children associated with the Civilian Joint Task Force in target communities in North-East Nigeria and strengthen their understanding of the socio-economic reintegration needs of children and their positive role in communities as agents of peace. Data collection through the number of questions to be filled out for every single child along with the need to perform different analyses will make it practically too cumbersome and exhausting if done without a proper data management system. A proper data management software system is therefore needed to handle aspects related to data entry, representation, and analyses so that useful conclusions could be drawn for proper. At the same time, the choice of system needs to ensure data integrity, validation and allow efficient working in a team-based environment with proper user privileges.

Purpose
UNICEF Child Protection section is looking for a reputable consultant to develop an interactive web-based database (user-friendly version) along with the interactive dashboard which will be used for the data collection and tacking of children’s who were formerly associated with an armed group, detained and released from an administrative custody and track the progress of their reintegration into communities. Major considerations should include as follows:

  • Online user-friendly interface compatible to low-bandwidth internet facilities, as well as offline data collection and synchronization functionality.
  • Online database should be able to capture, archive, and retrieve information of up to 10,000 + project beneficiaries disaggregated by sex, intervention type, and implementing partners and project areas including household profile, training/livelihood supports received.
  • Track the status and historical journey of individual cases as it goes along recruitment, detention, separation and the process of release and reintegration to communities and update information which may receive during follow up by child protection senior facilitators.
  • Total users of this database would be about 50 + including persons involved in data entry, management/validation and reviewers in UNICEF Borno field offices. Data entry staff should be allowed to use tablets and mobile phones to update case records from remote locations.
  •  Different array of data analysis, e.g. number of beneficiaries receiving different reintegration services and other supports from the project; each individual beneficiary should have unique searchable beneficiary code.
  • Compatible to generate IR (Intermediate Result) based results as well as monthly and quarterly achievements for relevant monitoring indicators; to be mentioned that single data can go to multiple IRs and indicators.
  • Ensure a secure password protected login system to allow safe authentication. Different level of access to the web-database needs to be ensured e.g. Project management, Database administrator, implementing partner NGO, donor’s representative and field personnel, etc.
  • Ensure the provision and capability for automated backup of database each month, downloadable by Administrator and project staff and to run different queries based on requirement.
  • Database should have provision to export/import case status in case of any change and migration to CPIMS+

Key Assignments/Tasks

  • Development of an interactive web-based database (user-friendly version) along with the interactive dashboard to track the reintegration status of children’s who were formerly associated to non-state armed group and armed forces.
  • Develop a detailed user manual describing the use of the online database for the respective focal persons at different levels on how to record case status in online database, address trouble shouting in case of any and how to manage administration of different level of access and features in online database.
  • To train a team of officials at central level and core trainers in use of the system.
  • Develop a strategy on integration and migration of individual case status into CPIMS+ to further support complete documentation of case management process.
  • Provide technical support for period of 12 months from the date of roll out of the online database.

Requirements
Work Experience:

  • Proven extensive knowledge in PHP, JavaScript, DHTMLX and other JavaScript frameworks such as jQuery or Bootstrap
  • Extensive experience in application servers such as Windows IIS and XAMPP (Apache) server setup and maintenance
  • Knowledge in using IDEs for software development such Visual Studio 2015 or higher versions and Visual Studio Code
  • Extensive experience in the use of MS SQL Server, MS Reporting Services, MS Analysis Services and MS Integration Services
  • Proficient in back-end, middle-layer and front-end development
  • Excellent knowledge of relational database concepts
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as effective communication and independent writing skills.

Competencies:

  • Experience of designing and delivering training on information management systems
  • Excellent knowledge of the latest tool in the field of information management within social science sector
  • Familiarity with child protection and the systems strengthening approach would be beneficial
  • Experience of working on information management and reporting systems within the public sector
  • Experience of undertaking assessments of management information systems.

Language Proficiency:

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

For every Child, you demonstrate:

  • UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are:

Working Conditions:

  • This is a home base consultancy offer to develop an online database to support community-based reintegration for children associated with the Civilian Joint Task Force in target communities in North-East Nigeria and strengthen their understanding of the socio-economic reintegration needs of children and their positive role in communities as agents of peace.

Application Closing Date
6th November, 2024; 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time).

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

Important Information/Notice

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
  • UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
  • UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Social and Behaviour Chance Communication Consultant at the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Job Title: Social and Behaviour Chance Communication Consultant for Development of Messages for the Spotlight Initiative

Job Number: 527468
Location: Nigeria
Work Type: Consultancy

Background/Purpose of Assignment

  • Violence against women and girls in Nigeria is widespread and exists in all forms in public and private spheres.  According to the 2014 Violence Against Children Survey (VACS), one in four girls, one in two girls and one in six girls have experienced sexual, physical and emotional violence respectively. Domestic violence remains pervasive (16% intimate partner violence prevalence rate) while 30% of women aged 15-49 have experienced sexual abuse (33% in urban and 24% in rural areas) (NDHS 2013). Moreover, out of the 10.5 million out-of-school children, two-thirds are girls and statistics reveal that by the age of 16, 21% of adolescent girls are either pregnant or have given birth.
  • Violence can take many forms, including physical, sexual and emotional violence, and varies in severity. While both boys and girls may experience violence, being a girl presents unique vulnerabilities – some with consequences that can last a lifetime. Gender discrimination, norms and practices mean that adolescent girls are likely to experience certain forms of violence, such as sexual violence, at much higher rates than boys and to be exposed to certain harmful practices, notably child marriage and female genital mutilation.
  • Globally, Nigeria accounts for the third highest number of women and girls who have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM), reported at 25 percent prevalence and has the largest number of child brides in Africa and one of the highest prevalence rates in the world: 23 million (or 43 percent of girls) married before age 18, and 17 percent married before they turn 15. These harmful practices occur in a context of limited knowledge and access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) information and services, with complications of early child bearing (maternal mortality ratios is at 576 per 100,000) and obstructed labor such as obstetric fistula which affect an estimated 20,000 women and girls every year.
  • The Spotlight Initiative (SI) is a global partnership between the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls in support of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development. The Initiative was launched in September 2017 by the UN Secretary-General and the EU High Representative and Vice President (HRVP). The Initiative provides a model for partnerships with donors, civil society, and the UN to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in a comprehensive manner leveraging comparative expertise. SDG 5 and the achievement of gender equality are placed at the center of efforts (alongside Goal 16) with the aim to provide an enabling environment for the implementation of all goals. In Nigeria, the Initiative is led by UN Women, UNFPA, UNDP, UNICEF and UNESCO.
  • The Spotlight Initiative in Nigeria will address the linkages between sexual and gender-based violence and harmful practices with sexual and reproductive health and rights. The focus will be on preventing and addressing the root causes of gender-based violence and harmful practices and ensuring access to inclusive, timely, and quality services for victims and survivors. The most vulnerable women and girls, who face multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination, will be specifically targeted and included in all phases of the programme.
  • The goal of the Initiative is to mobilize, set up and strengthen community/religious structures; engage and conduct community dialogues with key opinion leaders (community, religious, traditional) that can be used as advocacy platforms for messaging and engagement in the promotion of ending VAC and other HP in prioritized states of Adamawa, Ebonyi, Lagos, Cross River and Sokoto.

Prevention and social norms:

  • Spotlight aims to change social norms and behaviors at community, individual and family levels advocating with political and religious leaders to engage them as positive influencers and champions of non-violence.
  • To ensure sustainability and to break generational transfer of negative norms, Spotlight will target men and boys and work with youth in schools.
  • Spotlight will engage with the media for creative advocacy, capturing local language and context to create public awareness and change negative norms.

Prevention is the nucleus of the Initiative and the comprehensive and multi-dimensional approach to prevention will be based on the following key elements:

  • Analyzing root causes and risks by examining behavioral factors that lead people to decision-making. Critically examining the behavioral factors that lead people to make decisions, act on them, think about, influence, and relate to one another, and how they develop believes and attitude.
  • Working with relevant formal and informal institutions that influences these behavioral factors (including beliefs, perceptions and behaviors) as the key custodians of socio-cultural norms.
  • Learning institutions such as academic institutions (primary, secondary and tertiary), training centres e.g. teachers training colleagues, police colleagues, the law school and non-formal institutions e.g. women networks, peer education groups, traditional and religious institutions and council of elders will be targeted to use their platforms to promote equitable social norms and behaviours and non-violence among their subject and worshipers.
  • Media, entertainers and social media influencers will also be engaged as they have a huge impact and potential to change pervasive negative norms, attitudes and behaviors.
  • Engaging men and boys to become upholders of the rights of women and girls and not perpetrators of VAWG.
  • Male influencers at all levels will be identified as champions in the communities using existing platforms e.g. HeforShe campaign, husband and future husbands’ schools, men and boys’ networks and coalitions.
  • Working with men and boys’ networks and coalitions will support the campaign against GBV/HP, leveraging on existing platforms that target men at the community level.
  • Transformative change requires empowerment of women and girls to help them live a life of dignity. Thus, women and girls will be supported to access information on their rights including SRHR, human rights, sexuality education, to build networks and promote peer learning and counselling. For those furthest behind, this will be coupled with livelihoods support.
  • The proposed task will address issues of gender equitable social norms, attitudes and behaviors change at community and individual levels to prevent VAM/C and HP.
  • UNICEF plans to work with relevant government and Civil Society Organizations including the National Orientation Agency, religious and traditional organizations at Federal and state levels for community mobilization and sensitization to create awareness on the effects of harmful practices and every form of violence against children especially girls as well as to engender positive social norms change.

How Can You Make a Difference?
The Consultants working with partners identified will:

  • Coordinate a rapid assessment of the social norms attached to violence against women and girls in the six focus states
  • Coordinate community engagement activities across the six States
  • Provide monthly reporting on community engagement activities
  • Facilitate an all-inclusive and collaborative engagement with key stakeholders to design messages aimed at eliminating all kinds of violence against women and girls.
  • Finalize the design of the materials to print ready stage (artworks and dummies for translation/production):
  • Support review and adaptation of any existing materials to suit the current objectives of the Spotlight Initiative.
  • Work with identified graphic designers to design any IEC materials recommended during the message design and materials development workshop/process.
  • Design drafts of any recommended materials in all forms – print, audio or visual and support the pre-test process in selected sites.
  • Incorporate all the proposed changes in the materials after the pre-test process.

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

  • An experienced facilitator with a SBCC background in message design in Communication, Media and Public Relations.
  • At least Three (3) years progressively responsible professional work experience in advertising and the use of social marketing approaches in messages development and development of IEC materials.
  • Ability to conceptualize ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form, innovative, plan and execute ideas.
  • Fluency in English is desirable.  Knowledge of local working language of any other Nigerian languages a plus.
  • Current knowledge of development issues, strategies as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation.
  • Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
  • Communication skills, to work closely with variety of partners, stakeholders and communities at large.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

  • UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are:
View our competency framework at: https://www.www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Application Closing Date
Tuesday, 12th November, 2024; 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time).

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



Note

  • UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
  • UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
  • UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Data Consultant – Health Systems Strengthening at the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Job Title: Health Systems Strengthening – Data Consultant, P-4

Job Number: 527374
Location: Nigeria
Work Type: Consultancy

Purpose of Assignment
Nigeria faces major public health challenges with high rates of maternal, newborn and child mortality and high rates of malnutrition in children. Each year in Nigeria over 7.5million babies are born, of whom about 300,000 die during their first month of life. Despite our gains for child survival whereby the under-five child mortality has decreased in the last decade, available data shows that the rate of decline is slow.

The Government’s National Strategic Health Development Plan II outlines key priorities and targets towards fast tracking progress towards improved maternal and child health outcomes. There is commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), but progress has been slow. There is need to focus on fast tracking efforts towards strengthening the primary health care platform and supporting the operationalization of the 1 ward 1 PHC strategy.

Working closely with the Government at national and State level, over the last 15 months, an evidence-based system strengthening approach has been implemented in select States in the country. The approach has focused on using data for action, prioritizing actions and seeking localized solutions. There is a need to further focus on the high burden LGAs and wards and support select wards towards achieving functionality linked with the 1 ward 1 PHC strategy. While there are ongoing interventions focused on capacity building towards improving service delivery outcomes there is a need to support strengthening of management responsiveness at decentralized levels with a focus on outcome-based results and linking various interventions including at community level.

The purpose of the assignment is to support the design and implementation of an integrated response linking the management and community action informed by data and focused towards strengthening the service delivery platform at facility and community level. This includes documenting best practices to inform programming and further scale up.

Major Tasks to be Accomplished

  • One report outlining the results of scoping missions to select States and selection of LGAs, wards and communities based on review of indicators and results and discussions with stakeholders
  • Report documenting the processes undertaken per State, LGA, ward including the management reviews, integrated responses taken by management and linked with community action, tracking results and solutions (at least 2 States to be selected with a potential of supporting in another 3 States).
  • Report outlining an analysis of trends for specific results by ward, LGA, State from baseline (before the management and community actions) and tracking the progress and results linked to the integrated action.
  • Qualitative case studies completed for the selected ward including outlining key processes that worked, challenges and lessons learnt.
  • Report providing insights into models of intervention for integrated action bringing together management and community levels

Qualifications
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

  • At least eight years or more experience working in programs for improving primary health care. Prior experience with community work linked with the primary health care is an added advantage.
  • Demonstrated ability to design projects and having experience with integrated management and community responses for results in primary health care.
  • A Master’s Degree in Management, Public health, Health Promotion or related fields.
  • Experience in working with the UN is an added advantage.
  • Experience and an understanding of Nigeria and working with Government and key stakeholders is an added advantage.
  • Experience in similar projects working on management responses for improving primary health care outcomes and community level work in different settings is an added advantage.
  • Fluency in oral and written English is required.
  • Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Application Closing Date
11th November, 2024 by 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time).

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

Note

  • UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
  • UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles
  • All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
  • Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Administrative Assistant (Guest House Management) at the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Guest House Management)

Job Number: 527626
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Level: GS-5
Work Type: Temporary Appointment

Purpose of the Post

  • Under the supervision of the Operations Officer, the incumbent will ensure that UNICEF guests are adequately accommodated; guest houses are functioning in line with the organizations’ requirements and oversee all service providers in charge of cleaning, cooking, laundry, security etc.

Major Responsibilities

  • Operate the UNICEF guest house to the agreed organization standards.
  • Manage rooms on lease for longer terms and ensure tenants are accommodated satisfactorily
  • Manage room reservations in UNICEF guest houses or elsewhere in UNDSS approved accommodations for staff coming on mission to Maiduguri.
  • Manage and participate in the check-in and check-out process, ensuring that it is swift, efficient and pleasant
  • Oversee guest departure process, ensuring accounts are properly charged, correct statements are provided and ensuring guest satisfaction while encouraging future business
  • Ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded and manage guest house services budgets
  • Keep track of inventory and ordering of supplies related to guest services
  • Ensure that contractors and services providers in charge of providing services at the guest houses, are performing satisfactorily as expected. Manage all service contracts related to guest houses.
  • Ensure that the bedrooms are set up and ready for check in as per the agreed and advertised times. To ensure all guest house bedrooms, common areas and store rooms are cleaned by the service provider agents within the agreed time guidelines.
  • Ensure the reception, kitchen and beverage outlets, common areas, stores, back office and staff areas are maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
  • Ensure that all equipment, materials and lightning are correctly working in the whole guest house. Ensure maintenance and repairs are timely and satisfactorily carried out.
  • Deal with any guest queries/complaints in a polite and friendly manner ensuring guest satisfaction and all complaints, comments, special requests and other business are to be recorded in the daily handover log.
  • Ensure that all guest lost properties are correctly reported/logged.
  • Ensure daily maintenance checks are carried out in all bedrooms and common areas, relaying any issues to persons responsible.
  • Ensure clear communications with other admin units and other UNICEF sections to ensure minimal impact on guest service.
  • Operate where applicable the restaurant/kitchen to the agreed guest house standards.
  • Ensure that all monies are kept in a safe and secure area adopting the guest house cash handling procedures.
  • Balance all financials at the end of the day.
  • Continuously seek to endeavor to improve the guest house efficient operations, and knowledge of own job function.
  • Attend office meetings as required.
  • Provide an efficient and friendly service to guests at all times, accepting flexible work schedule as may be necessary for uninterrupted service to guests.
  • Wear presentable full uniform and duty badge when on duty
  • Ensure a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming.
  • Ensure fire safety in the guests house at all times by adhering to all house’ fire procedures.
  • Report on activities and Tracking and reviewing key data including occupancy statistics, room inventory, and rate plans
  • Comply with the organization policies in all aspects including the security procedures.
  • Carry out any other ad hoc duties as directed by the supervisor and or all designated management.

Minimum Qualifications and Competencies Required

  • Completion of Secondary Education is required. A university degree in a relevant field is preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in the administration and management of guest house with national or international humanitarian organization is required.
  • Managerial qualities, along with good organizational and initiative taking skills
  • Good professional communication skills, including ability to provide outstanding customer services and maintain positive employee relations.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, stressful work environment
  • Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software.

Competency Profile
Core Values (Required):

  • Commitment
  • Integrity
  • Diversity and Inclusion

Core Competencies (Required):

  • Communication
  • Drive for Results
  • Working with People

Functional Competencies (Required):

  • Analyzing
  • Learning & Researching
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Following Instructions & Procedures

View our competency framework at: https://www.www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Application Closing Date
17th November, 2024 by 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time).

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

Note

  • UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
  • UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
  • Nigerian nationals only.
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