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

Minimum requirements:

Education: 

• Advanced university degree in social sciences, business management, administration, finance, or any other relevant field of discipline.
• A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

Work Experience:

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in managing and overseeing a broad range of office, guesthouse, and administrative functions.
• Experience in a UN system agency or an organization which served in an emergency context is considered as an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team from diverse backgrounds is required.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships, across internal and external stakeholders, is required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills is required.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate among multiple stakeholders, to achieve goals/results is required.
• Experience in database packages, web-based management systems and ERP systems (preferably SAP financial modules) is considered as an asset.
• Demonstrated contract and service delivery management, is an asset.

Language Requirements: 

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local language of the duty station is highly desirable. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

Desirables:

Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Remarks:

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.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Vacancy announcement is open to internal staff and other UNICEF personnel, including TAs, UNVs, and other personnel; however, priority will be given to staff in abolished posts and internal staff members 

Please note that the flexibility clause shall not be applied to external applicants, including TAs and affiliate staff.

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.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Applicants are requested to apply through the provided link; https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/589111?lApplicationSubSourceID=

Applications received via Jobs.Af online portal will not be given consideration.