Re-advert: National Adolescent Development Officer, Generation Unlimited (GenU), NOA, on Fixed Term, Dushanbe, Tajikistan (for Tajik Nationals only)

Contract

This is a NO-1 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-1 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, Health

How can you make a difference?

Tajikistan is a low-middle income country with 70% of population under the age of 30. Facing significant challenges in provision of tailored services to adolescent girls and boys, especially most marginalized, in all areas, the country is located at the early stage of its demographic dividend that, if empowerment, can contribute to the development of the country. One of the objectives of UNICEF Tajikistan Country Programme is to unlock the potential of adolescents by empowering them and involving them as drivers of development and advocates of inclusive, tolerant and peaceful societies. Adolescent Development Programme is a major component of the UNICEF Country Programme in Tajikistan. In 2016 UNICEF established a dedicated Second Decade programme/section with focus on improving adolescent health, skills and employability, participation and protection. Tajikistan CO has been selected as GenU front runner Country Office in 2020.

The Adolescent Development Officer (ADAP) (GenU), provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical programme information and learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures, to support the development and formulation of the adolescent development and participation programmes/projects within the Country Programme.

Summary of key functions: 1. Support to programme development and planning 2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results 3. Technical and operational support to programme implementation 4. Networking and partnership building 5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

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

Education: A university degree in one of the following fields is required: anthropology, psychology, sociology, education or another relevant technical field. Experience: A proven track records of minimum one year of professional experience in social development planning and management in adolescent development related areas, including experience in skills building programme and curriculum development is required. Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. Language Requirements: Fluency in English, Tajik/or Russian are required. Knowledge of another official UN language is considered as an asset.

Core Values:

Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability

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), Drives to achieve impactful results (2). Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

Functional Competencies: Formulating strategies and concepts (level 1), Analyzing (level 2), Applying technical expertise (level 2), Learning and researching (level 2), Planning and organizing (level 2)

View our competency framework at:http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Application:

The link to review detailed Generic Job Profile would be available at the following links: www.untj.org/jobs, www.unicef.org/tajikistan/resources, www.facebook.com/uniceftajikistan. Detailed Job Profile: GJP ADAP Officer, GenU, NOA, FT.doc The candidates, who are interested to apply for the position, should follow the electronic application's instructions. It requires the applicant to upload the detailed CV and academic degrees/diplomas. UN candidates should upload at least two latest performance evaluation reports.

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.