Accountability to the Affected Population (AAP) Officer, NO-1, for 12 months, Bogotá, Colombia

Contract

This is a NO-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-1 contracts.

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

And we never give up.

For every child,

At UNICEF COLOMBIA we work to generate positive changes in the lives of children and adolescents. Our current work plan runs from 2021 to the end of 2024 and aims to ensure that children and adolescents enjoy their rights through equitable access to social services, improve their learning and live protected from all types of violence.

We work throughout Colombia, with special focus on the departments where children have fewer opportunities: Chocó, Cauca, Nariño, Antioquia, La Guajira, Atlántico, Arauca, Vichada and Norte de Santander.

For more information visit the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc3OopCmEpM

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision and guidance of the Social Behavior Change (SBC) Officer, the AAP Officer leads and provide guidance to UNICEF programmatic teams in order to develop, implement and monitor country programme activities related to Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.

Taking into account that the AAP processes are closely related to community approaches and constant dialogue with populations affected by emergencies that are benefited by UNICEF, the Officer will also provide technical and operational support to the SBC team.

The Officer works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the CO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.

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

• First level undergraduate degree in any social science field. A university degree in one of the following fields is required: social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, social movements, psychology, education, history, law or behavioural economics.
• Specific studies in qualitative and quantitative tools for research such as PAR, ethnographic analysis and statistical analysis.
• A minimum of one year of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: specific experience developing and implementing qualitative and quantitative research (including design of instruments and analysis) to promote participation of communities; designing and leading community participation strategies in local, national or regional government institutions; designing, monitoring and leading M&E strategies to promote participation and accountability; designing, implementing and monitoring qualitative tools such as PAR (Participatory Action Research) and ethnographic research to promote participation.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing evidence-based community engagement strategies.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Fluency in Spanish is required. Knowledge of English is an asset.

FIND THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION HERE:

AAP-SBC Officer NOA JD VF.pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values are Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability & Sustainability

The Core competencies required for the post are:·

▪ Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)

▪ Works Collaboratively with others (1)

▪ Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)

▪ Innovates and Embraces Change (1)

▪ Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)

▪ Drive to achieve impactful results (1)

▪ Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

View our competency framework at:

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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.

Remarks:

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.