Readvertised: Programme Specialist (Gender and Social Norms), NOC, Freetown, Sierra Leone, For Sierra Leonean Nationals Only

Contract

This is a NO-3 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-3 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, results!

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here

How can you make a difference?

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Advisory support to SBC Specialist and Deputy Representative
2. Support programme/project development and planning
3. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
4. Advisory services and technical support to emergency preparedness and response
5. Advocacy, networking, and partnership building
6. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Please access the full JD here Readvertised TOR - Programme Specialist (Gender and Social Norms).pdf

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

• Advanced university degree (Masters or higher) in gender studies, social sciences, and development (i.e., sociology, behavioral sciences, psychology, political science, social policy, or economics), or other field relevant to UNICEF’s sectoral work (e.g., Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, Child Protection, Social Inclusion, HIV/AIDs, etc.).
• Academic credentials in gender are a strong asset.
• Minimum five years of progressively professional experience of programming and research on gender equality and development or integrated “gender and sectoral” frameworks, programme design, advice and monitoring approaches, including transformative results.
• Demonstrated knowledge of UNICEF/UN organizational and programme approaches and sectoral priorities.
• Strong leadership, influencing and collaboration skills
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset

Technical knowledge

• Strong substantive, technical, programmatic and research skills in gender equality and transformation along with sectoral expertise in at least one of the following sectors: Health, Education, WASH, HIV/AIDS, Protection, Social Policy, SBC, ECD, or combined expertise in Adolescents.
• Proven ability to connect sectoral issues and programmatic approaches on gender; experience with this in emergency contexts is an asset.
• Substantive knowledge and experience integrating gender into humanitarian responses and programming, including needs assessment, programme implementation and monitoring is an asset.
• Proven rigor in analytical, conceptual and programme /project design skills relevant to gender equality and development with an understanding of theories of change and the path from intervention to results.

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: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others, (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people.

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

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 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:

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.

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 are also 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.