Immunization Specialist (Gender and Inclusion), P-3, Bangui - CAR ( #126261/ Req. 566099)

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 118,841 USD and 155,613 USD.

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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 fulfill their potential. 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, passion

Central African Republic (sharepoint.com)

How can you make a difference?

• Conduct the documentary review on gender and inclusion in immunization and primary health care to assess the status of gender and inclusion, identify key determinants
• Develop a gender and inclusion action plan for immunization and primary health care
• Define the gender and inclusion strategic axes for vaccination and primary health care to be taken into account in the national strategic documents relating to vaccination
• Build the capacity of colleagues in the health and nutrition section and the government counterpart on the notion of gender and inclusion in vaccination, health and nutrition
• Advance the gender and inclusion agenda.

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

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in in Women Studies, Gender, Social Science, Special Needs Health or related field focus on gender issues *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.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience at the national or international level in the areas of Gender mainstreaming and women and girls’ empowerment, ideally within the education context.

• Formal training in gender analysis and inclusion, gender and inclusion planning.

• Experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of gender and inclusion mainstreaming projects in the humanitarian and development contexts.
• Experience in coordination, networking and negotiation with government counterparts.
• Previous work experience on equity in health is an added advantage
• Thorough understanding of the gender and inclusion context in Central African Republic and experience working with government institutions and international or non-governmental organizations supporting gender and development work in the specific area of intervention.
• Familiarity with gender and Inclusion analysis tools and methodologies in the specific area of intervention.
• Strong communication skills are required, and ability to liaise with various stakeholders.

• Experience of working in an emergency context

• Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you 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.

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 include everyone, irrespective of their 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 towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable [female candidates from industrialized countries] are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are 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.

Eligible UNICEF International Professional (IP) Staff Members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent contracts applying to a Temporary Appointment, which is dedicated to L3 (or L2) Response, may be able to retain a lien and their fixed-term entitlements. The conditions of the temporary assignment will vary depending on the status of their post and their current tour of duty, and relocation entitlements may be limited as per the relevant policies.