Partnerships Specialist, NOC-Libreville, Gabon #00099242 (uniquement pour les candidats de Nationalite Gabonaise)

Contract

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.

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, Hope

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action, For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity not only wit! give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNECEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nation,

Job organizational context:

The post is based at ECCAS Secretariat in Libreville, Gabon under the supervision and guidance of the Area Representative to Gabon, Sao Tome & Principe and ECCAS. Technical guidance will be provided by the WCARO Partnership Specialist (P4), based in Dakar, Senegal.

Purpose for the job: In the context of a corporate effort to strengthen UNICEF's strategic partnerships with

African regional and sub-regional intergovernmental organizations, and under the overall Technical guidance and supervision of the WCARO Partnership Specialist (P4), the incumbent of the post will be the instigator and focal point in Central Africa for strengthening existing sector-specific partnerships and building a strategic relationship with the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) whose headquarters is jn Libreville (Gabon). The post will provide day-to-day liaison functions with ECCAS, follow up on UNICEF engagement with the regional organization along established strategic priorities as defined in the annual work plans and as delegated, represent WCARO and the UNICEF Area Representative to Gabon and Sao Tome & Principe and ECCAS in meetings and activities of ECCAS and the sub-regional RCM for Central Africa. The position is placed in

the ECCAS Secretariat in Gabon, and the incumbent will assist the UNICEF Area Representative in his/her role as the accredited Representative to ECCAS. The UNICEF Area Representative provide guidance and supervision of the implementation of the goals and objectives set by the regional office in line with the MoU and annual plan of action.

How can you make a difference?

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1.Under the overall Technical supervision of the Partnership Specialist of the regional office for West and Central Africa and operational guidance of the UNICEF Area Representative to Gabon, Sao tome & Principe and ECCAS, perform day-to-day liaison functions with Economic Community for Central African States (ECCAS) and follow up on UNICEF engagement with the relevant departments of the regional organization along strategic priorities set in the MOU and Plan of Action.

2.Under the overall technical supervision of the Partnership Specialist of regional office for West and Central Africa, and in consultation with regional advisers, promote and instigate new types of partnerships with ECCAS Specialized Institutions with and leverage them strategically to promote the rights of children in West Africa.

3.In consultation with the regional office for West and Central Africa, monitor end participate in key activities of the sub-regional Regional Coordination Mechanism (SRCM) for Central Africa.

4.Provide inputs for key documents and reports on UNICEF's partnership with ECCAS, including advocacy material on UNICEF's activities in the region.

5.Assist the UNICEF Area Representative to Gabon, Sao Tome & Principe and ECCAS in his/her role as accredited Representative to ECCAS.

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

An Advanced university degree in any of the following:

International Relations, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, Public Health, Education or other related to the work of UNICEF;

Five years(5) of progressively responsible experience in the development field and/or in a global private sector company.

Experience must be at the national or international level, including exposure to complex multi-stakeholder partnerships and at least three years'(3) experience in policy and strategy development, design and implementation. Working experience with an Intergovernmental Institution at international level is an asset.

Fluency in English and French. Knowledge of other working languages (Portuguese or Spanish) of the sub-region an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability (CRITA) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

Functional Competencies:

Leading and Supervising [II]

Formulating Strategies and Concepts [II]

Analyzing [II]

Relating and Networking [III]

Deciding and Initiating Action [II]

Applying Technical Expertise [II]

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 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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

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.

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’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable females are encouraged to apply.

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.

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 may also be 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.