Programme Officer, P2, Tunisia

Contract

This is a P-2 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 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 79,630 USD and 108,157 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, Hope

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programmes, 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 will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries.

UNICEF Tunisia is supporting the ongoing reform of the national social protection system for the implementation of social protection floor guarantees, including the children’s pillar, through the gradual introduction of a universal allowance for children. In response to the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 on children, UNICEF has been since 2020 supporting the introduction of specific cash transfers for children from families enrolled in national social assistance programmes.

The transfer of allowances to children from poor and vulnerable families is accompanied by complementary activities (cash+ approach) on child protection, early childhood development, food security and nutrition, education etc. to ensure that children receive integrated care that meets all their needs to better address the vulnerabilities they face. The child allowance programme is complemented by communication campaigns on the start of the school year and on positive parenting, including messages on the importance of early stimulation, vaccination and a balanced diet for young children. The implementation of the programme requires an important communication and capacity-building component for social workers and the national system.

UNICEF Tunisia action and support contribute to the national vision of establishing the national social protection floor, which aims to ensure universal social protection coverage by 2030. In this regard, UNICEF Tunisia actively coordinates all implemented activities and works closely with all national stakeholders and technical and financial partners active in the social protection sector.

How can you make a difference?

Reporting to the Social Policy Manager, as a Programme Officer, P2, you will ensure the documentation of the activities and results achieved by the programme, reporting, institutional communication, and dissemination of good practices as well as support for the implementation of activities such as workshops, field visits, training, development of communication tools, etc.

Key Functions and accountabilities:

1. Communication and advocacy of the integrated social protection programme: The production of communication products and materials is carried out in a timely manner and is monitored to support the communication strategy of the integrated social protection programme, the campaigns and priorities of the programme, and to support resource mobilization with donors.

2. Monitoring and Reporting: Regular monitoring and reporting activities are structured and undertaken in accordance with the workplan to ensure maximum visibility and continuous improvement of communication and reporting efforts with donors and other stakeholders involved. The results of the integrated social protection programme are documented, and the reports are of high quality, prepared and shared in a timely manner based on the collection and analysis of data from the field.

3. Workshops, capacity building activities and exceptional events: The organization of all events and workshops is actively supported, prepared, and documented to help achieve the programme advocacy and communication expected results. The list of all partners involved in the integrated social protection programme (individuals, ministries, donors, technical and financial partners, financial institutions andc.) is updated regularly facilitating the monitoring of participation in workshops and other activities that support the programme expected results.

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

Requirements:

• A university degree in in communication or project management or a related field..
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in in the field of communication, project management, partnerships and event management.
• International experience
• Experience with UNICEF or other UN agencies is an asset
• Proven experience in publishing articles and reports for the general public and partners
• Oral and written proficiency in French and English and a very good writing and synthesis ability.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA)

Core Competencies

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: Here

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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 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:

This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either: a role with direct contact with children, works directly with child, is a safeguarding response role or has been assessed as an elevated risk role for child safeguarding. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) applies.

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

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.