Field Support Specialist, NO-3, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico (Temp Appointment - Mexican Nationals Only)

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This is a NO-3 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-3 contracts.

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UNICEF México has programmatic presence in the state of Guerrero since 2018, mostly in the areas of Child Protection and Education. In 2022, UNICEF Representative and the Governor of Guerrero signed a Memorandum of Understanding and work plans have been developed with several secretaries since then.

On October 25, Hurricane Otis made landfall on the Mexican Pacific coast as a Category 5 hurricane, impacting with greatest force in Acapulco and Coyuca de Benítez and five other municipalities of Guerrero state. On October 30, the Mexican government declared a state of emergency, officially concluding on November 9 and launching a recovery phase through the “General Plan for Reconstruction and Support for the Population Affected in Acapulco and Coyuca de Benítez by Hurricane Otis”. Since October 28 UNICEF deployed a team to assess the situation and coordinate the response with the local and national authorities. Since November 5 UNICEF has been on the field with child-friendly spaces, a mobile medical unit, psychosocial, nutrition, and WASH services and kits, as well through a multidisciplinary team seconded to the local child protection authority. UNICEF is currently developing a reconstruction plan and is looking for a Field Support Specialist to lead its programme and team in the state.

How can you make a difference?

Under the guidance of the Deputy Representative Programme, the Field Support Specialist (FSS) is accountable for managing and leading UNICEF´s programme and team in the state of Guerrero. The FSS represents UNICEF in the State of Guerrero, leads, and oversees the various program sectors and operational service teams ensuring the delivery of quality results per UNICEF’s programme of cooperation, country programme management plan, and overall vision set forward by the Representative. The FSS oversees the timely and quality implementation of UNICEF´s reconstruction plan to the hurricane Otis in the affected areas in the state.

1. Effective management of UNICEF presence and staff

2. Knowledge Management for Programmes, regarding particularly UNICEF´s reconstruction program response to Hurricane Otis in the state-affected areas

3. Programme Development and Management, regarding particularly UNICEF´s reconstruction program response to Hurricane Otis in the state-affected areas

4. Optimum Use of Program Funds regarding particularly UNICEF´s reconstruction program response to Hurricane Otis in the state-affected areas

5. Programme Monitoring and Evaluations regarding UNICEF´s reconstruction program response to Hurricane Otis in the state-affected areas

6. Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach regarding particularly UNICEF´s reconstruction program response to Hurricane Otis in the state-affected areas

7. National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability regarding UNICEF´s reconstruction program response to Hurricane Otis in the state-affected areas

8. Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Community, and Family Levels

9. Partnership, Coordination, and Collaboration regarding UNICEF´s reconstruction program response to Hurricane Otis in the state-affected areas

If you are interested in learning more about this position and the key-end results and accountabilities, read the Complete Terms of Reference: TORs FSS Guerrero NO3.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child, you will have the following requirements...

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree) in one of the following fields: social sciences, international relations, public administration, government, and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development, or another relevant technical field.

Candidates who do not possess a master’s degree but have a bachelor’s with an additional two years of experience may be considered, especially if they hold other related studies or certificates.

• A minimum of five years of professional work experience in programme planning, monitoring and/or evaluation, or in project management.
• Experience supervising teams.
• Familiarity/ background with emergency contexts.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Intermediate level of English.

You may also have the following assets (desirable, not mandatory)...

• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization.
• Fluency in English.

For every child, you will demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others. (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to including everyone, regardless of race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. 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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

• UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
• UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• This is a national position. Candidates who are not original citizens of Mexico must hold a valid Mexican citizenship previous to applying, to be considered eligible for this post. Please note that work visas are not enough to be eligible for this position.
• This is a temporary position, expected to last until December 31, 2024. Exceptionally, it may be extended, but 728 days is the maximum possible duration of this appointment.

• Please note that this position is based in Acapulco, Guerrero where we do not have an office. The incumbent may be required to travel constantly to our office in Mexico City and will respond remotely to this office.

  Apply now and JOIN US as the next Field Support Specialist at UNICEF Mexico!