Programme Officer (Disability), NO-B, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1 year Temporary Assignment (Opens to Malaysian Only)

Contract

This is a NO-2 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-2 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

Together with the Malaysian government and others who are truly passionate about child rights, UNICEF works in Malaysia to ensure every child has the opportunity to grow healthy and happy; live safely; and achieve their full potential.

With the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the 12th Malaysia plan as our guides, we endeavor to change minds, change policies, and in turn change the lives of all children in Malaysia.

https://www.unicef.org/malaysia/

How can you make a difference?

1. Disability analysis: support section leads with in-depth disability analysis linked to selected country programme outputs, sectoral or cross-sectoral programme components. The analysis should outline the disability norms present in Malaysia, identify barriers/bottlenecks to disability equality and as well as support section leads to develop actionable interventions that accelerate disability inclusion with programming.

2. Capacity building/training: support disability development building efforts in a variety of models, methods and materials delivered in multiple accessible formats and languages relevant to the Malaysia country context and enhance capacity for high quality disability inclusive programming, research, advocacy and communications, through coordination of training for UNICEF staff/implementing partners/contractors.

3. Programme Support and Development: support the provision of technical assistance and coordination to conceptualize and operationalize disability inclusive mainstreaming and targeting in MCO’s programming: Nutrition, Child Protection, Education, Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP), Social Policy, Climate Action, Emergency, Social and Behaviour Change (SBC), Innovation, Private Sector Engagement (PSE), Disability and Gender.

4. Partnership building: support the development of partnerships with relevant organisations of persons with disabilities in Malaysia that can support selected country programme outputs, sectoral or cross-sectoral programme component and results.

5. Knowledge Management: support evidence generation and knowledge management through providing technical assistance in data collection and analysis, complete and accurate reporting as well as participation in various research and knowledge sharing of “lessons learned" / “promising practice” and other corporate platforms. Participate in the preparation of and making professional contribution to the preparation of programme reports, documentation of programming as required for MCO.

6. Monitoring and evaluation: Provide technical support to establish an effective plan to evaluate and monitor research and knowledge management activities. Work closely with the Programme Specialist (Gender and Disability) to analyze and evaluate data to ensure compliance and achievement of objectives and recommend corrective action, when necessary, to meet programme/project objectives

7. Adopt and promote an intersectional approach: work closely with the Programme Specialist (Gender and Disability) and other employees within the team to adopt, model, promote and support an intersectional approach (which includes but is not limited to disability, gender, diversity, equity and inclusion) within all objectives and work assignments outlined in the terms of reference.

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

• A university degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, international law, public health, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines.
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in programme planning, management, all aspects of disability and inclusion and/or research is required.
• Specialized training/experience in project management and knowledge management highly desirable.
• Experience working in UNICEF at a country programming level is considered as an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Fluency in English & Bahasa Malaysia is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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

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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 candidate 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.