Programme Officer ( Disaster Risk Reduction/ Climate Change ) NO-2, Kingston, Jamaica -Temporary Appointment (Nationals of Jamaica 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.

Location of Assignment: Kingston, Jamaica

Type of Contract : Temporary Appointment

Anticipated Start Date: August 2022

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,

The right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential and to the benefit of a better world.

How can you make a difference?

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Under the close coordination with the Deputy Representative, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the Outcome 5: Climate Action and Resilience and provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance to UNICEF Jamaica’s remaining outcome areas (health and nutrition, education, social policy and child protection) to improve and enhance the office’s climate change, resilience, and environment priorities and promote adolescent and youth participation in climate action.

KEY END-RESULTS

• Support to knowledge management and innovation for child-centered environment and climate change policy and programming.
• Support to national and subnational Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction policy and planning advisory services, including policy documents / assessments.
• Support to programme development and implementation.
• Support to advocacy at key events and among partners
• Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results.

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

EDUCATION

• A master’s degree in one of the following fields is required:

  Disaster risk, sustainable development, climate change, environment, public policy, or another relevant technical field.

• Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement / supplement the main degree are desirable.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Disaster Management, Climate Change or Environmental Science, International Development, Emergency preparedness and response or relevant field
• Motivated to contribute towards the rights of children, peace and development, and to serve others;
• Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills;
• Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team;
• Flexible and open to learning and new experiences;

• Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions

• For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Trust and Integrity and Accountability

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

PROPERTY RIGHTS:

UNICEF shall hold all property rights, such as copyright, patents and registered trademarks, on matter directly related to, or derived from, the work carried out through this contract with UNICEF.

TRAININGS:

All staff must complete the following online courses **. All certificates should be presented as part of the employment contract.**

• Ethics and Integrity at UNICEF https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=1289
• Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=114
• Sexual Exploitation Abuse (PSEA) https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=7380

The following course must be completed before commencement of any travel on behalf of UNICEF.

• BSAFE Security Training https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=17891

Any staff issued a UNICEF email address must complete the following courses no later than 30 days after signature of contract.

• UN Human Rights and Responsibilities https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=2128
• UNICEF Information Security Awareness Course https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=12037
• Fraud Awareness https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=18439

HOW TO APPLY:

Prospective applicants should apply through UNICEF jobs website. The application package should include the following:

• A cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae including three (3) relevant references

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

REMARKS:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.