Programme Officer, NOB, New Delhi (This position is for Indian Nationals 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. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

And we never give up.

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For Every Child, AN ADVOCATE:

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, nutrition, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will 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 UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference?

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Adolescent Development and GenU (Generation Unlimited), the Programme Officer will provide country and state level support to the roll-out of YuWaah, Generation Unlimited (www.generationunlimited.org) in India. The position will also work closely with YuWaah secretariat to support the implementation of programmes and partnerships including the identification and co-creation of solutions which is foundational work of YuWaah.

The Programme officer will also work closely with the Government of India, partners and internally at UNICEF with programme sections, particularly the Education and Child Protection sections, as well as with cross-cutting areas such as innovation, resource mobilization and communications. This post will deliver a key role in ensuring the successful roll out of the YuWaah strategy and achievement of targets.

The role will:

• Enable identification, co-creation and scale-up of select solution partners at national and state levels
• Help strengthen overall coordination and programmatic support to states and facilitate state-level implementation of the strategies and solutions
• Support technical initiatives and partnerships with key partners at state and national levels.
• Enhance the range and quality of implementation, information management and communications efforts, as well as support to the broader team for various programme meetings and events.
• Support the day-to-day work of the YuWaah team, including programmatic and knowledge management initiatives

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Support the Chief of the Section and Secretariat in the management of programmes and partnerships for YuWaah and UNICEF’s contribution to YuWaah including the solutions
• Undertake analysis on latest evidence base around Adolescent Development and GenU/YuWaah priority areas on education, skills training, entrepreneurship, employment and youth engagement at global, regional and national levels to inform programme and technical work.
• Support knowledge mapping of partners across public and private spheres engaged in YuWaah/GenU priority areas to inform programmatic partnership opportunities from the landscaping analysis to implementation phases.
• Support development of partnerships with stakeholders including, but not limited to, solution providers, government and non-government partners
• Develop and maintain efficient project management tools to monitor, track, and report on progress against planned results.
• Support Programme Team in the management of up-to-date knowledge management platforms for internal and external audiences.
• Support organizational, managerial, and other preparations for events and meetings with partners and within the UN System
• Support tracking of outcomes and results basis commitments to and of partners.

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

Requirements of the position (QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES):-

• A university degree in social science, education, international relations, management, political science, communications, international development, business administration or other relevant disciplines is required.
• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) is considered an asset.
• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: programme management, international development or another related area.
• Experience in knowledge management is desired.
• Strong IT skills and fluency with Microsoft Office Suites, SharePoint, and other programmes is highly desired.
• Prior experience in the field will be considered a strong asset.

• Fluency in English is required.

  For every Child, you demonstrate…

Core Values (Required)

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability

Competency Areas (level 1):

• Builds and Maintains Partnerships
• Demonstrates Self and Ethical Awareness
• Drive to Achieve Impactful Results
• Innovates and Embraces Changes
• Works Collaboratively with Others
• Thinks and Acts Strategically
• Manages Ambiguity and Complexity

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:

• This position is based in New Delhi (India).
• Selected applicant will have a 364 days Temporary Appointment contract.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training etc. UNICEF is a nonsmoking working environment.

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