Programme Specialist - Alliance (P-3), FT, PG Child Protection, outposted in Nairobi - Kanya

Overview

Manage and report on grants for child protection in humanitarian settings

You have:

• An advanced university degree in international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or relevant social sciences.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection areas.
• Experience working in a developing country is considered an asset.
• Relevant experience in programme development in child protection areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
• Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is considered an added advantage.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

Contract

This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 105,180 USD and 137,726 USD.

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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

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For every child, … health and opportunities!

Join Our Team as a Child Protection Specialist!

Are you passionate about child protection in humanitarian settings? We are seeking a dedicated Child Protection Specialist to join our team and play a vital role in managing and reporting on grants received by UNICEF for the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action. In this position, you will report directly to the Senior Coordinator, Child Protection, and will be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of the Alliance's core mandate.

How can you make a difference?

We are seeking a passionate Child Protection Specialist to join our team and make a meaningful impact in humanitarian settings. Reporting to the Senior Coordinator, you will manage, monitor, and report on grants received by UNICEF for the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action. In this role, you will lead the monitoring and evaluation of the Alliance's 2021-2025 Strategy and upcoming initiatives, while also supporting the administration and fundraising efforts of the Alliance Secretariat. Additionally, you will spearhead efforts to address the Climate Crisis and its impact on child protection, fostering collaboration with UNICEF and partner agencies. If you're ready to contribute to our mission of safeguarding children, we invite you to apply!.

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

In the realm of programme operation management, the focus is on ensuring the optimal and compliant use of resources, including financial and administrative assets, while adhering to organizational regulations and donor commitments. This includes maintaining comprehensive spending plans, monitoring project finances, and preparing regular reports for management and partners. Additionally, the role involves facilitating the contracting process for consultants and supporting the Alliance Secretariat in developing concept notes and proposals. Partnership building is also key, as it involves creating and managing partnership agreements aligned with UNICEF policies, providing technical support to NGO partners, and fostering relationships to enhance collaboration opportunities.

In addition, the role requires leading monitoring and evaluation exercises to assess progress toward the Alliance's strategic goals and to implement a robust Monitoring and Evaluation Framework. This involves planning reviews, preparing evaluation reports, and identifying gaps in the implementation of the Alliance Strategy. The individual is responsible for actively monitoring funded programmes through surveys and collaboration with key stakeholders. Additionally, technical and operational support is provided to implement the Alliance's Strategic Plans, including leading the coordination group on Climate Crisis and Child Protection, coordinating technical experts, and supporting the work planning process of the Alliance Working Group and Task Forces.

The following minimum requirements:

An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field if required.

Work Experience:

A minimum of five years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection related areas is required.

Desirables/Assets:

• Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
• Relevant experience in programme development in child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is considered as an added advantage..

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English 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

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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 does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children.

All selected candidates will 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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