Recruitment of a Child Survival and Development Programme Specialist (Environment & Climate Change adaptation)  Specialist (Environment & Climate Change adaptation) P3 - Fixed Term

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Recruitment of a Child Survival and Development Programme Specialist (Environment & Climate Change adaptation)

P3 - Fixed Term, Post # 00121154 SENEGAL CO

I. Organizational Context

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. 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.

II. Purpose for the job

The CSD Programme Specialist (Environment & Climate Change adaptation)

reports to the Chief CSD (Level 4) for guidance and general supervision. The CSD Programme Specialist supports the development and preparation of the climate change adaptation interventions and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the progress of these interventions within the CSD programme component. The CSD Programme Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance, and accountability framework.

III. Key functions/accountabilities and related duties/tasks

Summary of key functions / accountabilities

Programme development, planning, coordination, integration, and technical and operational support to sections

  1. Coordinate UNICEF engagement in existing climate change adaptation and environment specific interventions and assist in the integration of these dimensions in the new UNICEF Country Programme (2024-2028)
  2. Provide strategic and technical guidance, advice and inputs to the Child Survival and Development team on all aspects of climate (mitigation, adaptation, resilience) and engage in cross-sectoral initiatives with other programmes in this regard.
  3. Help refine UNICEF’s niche for addressing climate change and environmental degradation impact on children, awareness raising and design of programmes supporting the rights of children and strengthened risk informed programming in Senegal.
  4. Serve as the focal point between the Senegal Country Office, partner organizations, government and UNICEF regional office & HQ for developing climate finance proposals related to systems strengthening (i.e. Fonds Vert Climate).
  5. Assist in advancing synergistic cross-sectoral programming, in WASH, Health, Nutrition, Social protection and Education sectors, to ensure that climate programming has a greater impact for children.
  6. Keep abreast of climate and environment development trends, for maximum efficiency and effectiveness in programme design, management and implementation.

Advocacy, evidence generation, policy and positioning of UNICEF in climate change and children

  1. Establish UNICEF’s engagement in national working groups on climate change and health, as well as environmental health.
  2. Participate in strategic discussions to influence national policies and strategies on environment and climate change adaptation with a view to contribute to key results for children.
  3. Support communication and policy advocacy regarding climate change, environmental degradation and child rights in Senegal, and inputs into key national climate and environment policy dialogues (national action plans, policies and climate strategies).
  4. Support the collection and development of data on UNICEF thematic areas and sectors in support of climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and building climate resilience, including but not restricted to the upcoming Climate Landscape Analysis for Children.

External partnerships, resource mobilization and linkages to regional and global efforts

  1. Identify partners and entry points for strategic engagement regarding climate change impact on children as well as strategic entry points for engagement with the government
  2. Prepare donor proposals, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, UNICEF’s global strategy on WASH, Healthy Environment for Healthy Children programme framework, the country programme, as well as government plans and priorities.
  3. Assist in developing strategic partnerships with financing and development partners and the private sector.
  4. Support fundraising on climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster risk reduction and climate resilience in line with UNICEFs key thematic areas, such as WASH, health and education sectors.
  5. Participate in inter-agency and development partner discussions, interact with national, global and regional initiatives and partnerships for climate adaptation and ensuring that child rights and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the planning and agenda setting.

Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

  1. Actively monitor UNICEF-supported activities through field visits, surveys and exchange of information with partners, to assess progress, identify bottlenecks, challenges and assist in taking timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely interventions.
  2. Prepare sectoral progress reports for management, donors and partners.

IV. Impact of Results

The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the CSD Programme Specialist (Environment & Climate Change adaptation) to programme preparation, planning and implementation facilitates the delivery of concrete and sustainable results that directly improve the impact of climate change on children through the health nutrition and wash programmes for the most marginalized and vulnerable women and children in the country. This in turn contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to continue to provide programme services to protect the rights of children, and to promote greater social equality to enable them to survive, develop and reach their full potential in society.

V. Recruitment qualifications

1) Education

An advanced university degree in environmental sciences, climatology, geology or earth sciences, climate change, disaster risk reduction, water resource management, engineering, social and economic development, social and economic development, international cooperation or another relevant technical field is required.

Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement / supplement the main degree are desirable.

A bachelor’s degree in combination with 2 additional relevant years can also be considered.

2) Experience

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and/or international levels in programme/project development, focused on developing countries in areas related to development cooperation in climate change adaptation and mitigation, environment and socio-economic development.

• Familiar with children’s rights and gender in the context of climate change and environment. Knowledge of gender equality principles and gender sensitive programming.

• Previous experience within UNICEF is an asset.

• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious & effective working relationship both within and outside an organization.

3) Language Requirements

Fluency in French and English required.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability (CRITA) 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. The 8th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) is for supervisory role.

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 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.

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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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 diversity profile 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 are 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.

Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unicef.org

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