Global Roster of National Policy Consultants (Climate Resilience), remote, Global Programme Division

Join UNICEF as a consultant to enhance climate resilience in policies for children.

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Overview

Join UNICEF as a consultant to enhance climate resilience in policies for children.

You have:

  • Significant experience in climate policy and children's rights.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams.
  • Fluency in English; knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Contract

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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

How can you make a difference?

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Global Roster of National Policy Consultants.pdf

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Remarks:

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a project where you successfully influenced climate policy for children? This question assesses your ability to impact policy through your expertise. Discuss specific outcomes and your role in achieving them.
What strategies would you employ to advocate for children's rights in climate resilience programs? The interviewer wants to understand your approach to advocacy. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure inclusivity in your policy recommendations for climate resilience? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenge you faced in your previous policy work and how you overcame it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why is child protection important in climate resilience initiatives? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated on climate policy developments? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What role do you believe UNICEF should play in global climate policy? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of effective collaboration in a multidisciplinary team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 6 months ago - Updated 5 months ago - Source: unicef.org

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