Programme Specialist (NO-C), UNICEF Liaison Office to the AU & UNECA , Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Job Number: 528886 | Vacancy Link

Locations: Africa: Ethiopia

Work Type : Fixed Term Appointment

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

Purpose:

Under guidance of the Head of UNICEF Liaison Office to the AU & UNECA, responsible for representation, public relations, partnership, technical and programme support activities of promoting and protecting the rights and wellbeing of women and children at legal, policy and programme levels continentally, sub-regionally and country levels within the framework of UNICEF-African Union (AU) and UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) strategic partnerships.

How can you make a difference?

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks include:

Undertakes review and analysis of data and information on child survival, development, protection, participation and partnership policies and programmes; contributes to the UNICEF/AU/UNECA Joint Partnership Programme and annual work plan development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; prepares concept and information notes, UNICEF contribution issue papers, and project proposals; participates in conferences, meetings and workshops relevant to the UNICEF-AU-UNECA partnerships; and prepares analytical and synthesis reports on conclusions and recommendations of the deliberations; and shares the outcome to UNICEF HQs, Regional Offices (ROs)and Country Offices (COs) for application in programme planning.

Works closely and provides technical support to the Permanent Secretariat of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) in the areas of policy, advocacy and programme planning and implementation aimed at the promotion and protection of the rights of children and women in Africa, most particularly in promoting the ratification, domestication and reporting on the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) by African Union Member States. Participates in the regular meetings of ACERWC and prepares reports on the conclusions and recommendations based on the deliberations; shares the outcome to UNICEF HQs, ROs (ESAR, WCAR & MENAR), and COs in Africa. Liaises with UNICEF ROs and COs and facilitates the review process of country reports submitted by AU Member States to the ACERWC on the progress of the implementation of the provisions in the ACRWC.

Effectively engages in the facilitation and follow up of the celebrations surrounding the Day of the African Child (DAC), 16 June. Participates and provides inputs in the selection of the theme for DAC annual celebrations; prepares ‘information/concept note’ to be shared to the UNICEF HQs, ROs and COs prior to the DAC celebrations and follows-up feedback; prepares consolidated analytical and synthesis report on the processes and outcomes of the celebrations; and disseminates the report widely to the AUC, UNICEF HQs, ROs, COs and various websites at different levels for wider use of the findings in programme planning. Liaises with the UNICEF ROs and COs to use the DAC celebration opportunity to sensitize and put efforts on the respective governments to ratify and adhere to the ACRWC (in countries which have not ratified yet) plus to domesticate the provisions of the ACRWC into the local legal system and formulate programme actions complimentary with UNCRC standards (in countries which have ratified).

Undertakes knowledge management activities through review, compilation, documentation and dissemination of documents on Child Survival, Development, Protection, Participation (CSDPP) and partnerships, as well as on AUC’s key legal, policy, strategy and programme instruments by tracking from various sources that could be used as important resource materials in efforts of strengthening UNICEF-AU-UNECA partnership programmes.

Participates in the relevant UN-AU/NEPAD Clusters and Sub-Cluster meetings, as well as contributes to the facilitation, organization and follow-up of Clusters and Sub-Clusters towards creating strengthened, coordinated and harmonized mechanisms in support of AUC/NEPAD.

Provides technical assistance to the contribution of UNICEF’s participation and support to the preparation of AU-Summits.

Compiles, coordinates and provides technical and substantive inputs to the strengthening UNICEF-AU-UNECA partnerships, most particularly on UNICEF’s contributions and participation for increased visibility of the rights and wellbeing of children in relations key AU, UNECA, joint AU/UNECA meetings, conferences and fora.

With the UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office common operations, assume certifying function in PROMs and OIC responsibilities in the absence of the incumbent in charge of financial issues.

Promote and facilitate networking within UNICEF and with other partners as well as assume close follow up on implementation of activities and/or coordinating process.

Prepares quarterly progress, status and annual reports on the UNICEF Liaison Office programme performance to be submitted to the HQs and ROs.

Ensures the accurate and timely input of programme information in computerized programme system and the issuance of status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

Perform other duties as required , and assigned by the Supervisor.

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

An advanced university degree in Social Sciences, or related technical field.

Should possess knowledge in social development, social sciences, law, human rights, social policy and other related competencies A minimum of Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in advocacy programme management, planning, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field

Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French, Arabic or Portuguese will be an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are

Core Competencies:

Drive for Result (II)

Communication II)

Working with People(II)

Functional Competency

Leading and Supervising [ I ]

Formulating Strategies and Concepts[II ]

Analyzing [ III] • Relating and Networking [ II ]

Deciding and Initiating Action [ II ]

Applying Technical Expertise [ III ]

Creating & innovating

Persuasion & Influence

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

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.

Closing Date Mon Jan 13 2020 21:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)