Current UNICEF Career Opportunities: How to Apply Today!

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Key activities & duties

• Strengthens pre-existing sectoral coordination by maintaining appropriate links and dialogue with national and local authorities, local civil society and other relevant actors, respecting their respective mandates and programme priorities. Taking reasonable measures to proactively engage with and support local NGOs to participate in cluster coordination and at each phase of the Humanitarian Programme Cycle. Manages the cluster coordination team.
• Convenes and facilitate regular Nutrition Cluster meetings, ensuring that discussions are participatory and results oriented. Provides strategic leadership to sub-national clusters. Leads efforts to undertake gap analysis, priority setting reinforcing the complementarity of partner actions by avoiding duplication and gaps. Participates in reviews of coordination mechanisms and their adaptation over time to reflect the evolving crisis and the capacities of local actors. Promotes/supports training and capacity building of nutrition sector personnel, of partners and national authorities
• Contribute effectively to inter-cluster coordination forums and cooperate with other clusters, Government counterparts, and relevant authorities (as appropriate) in planning, coordination, and operational activities.
• Coordinates the development of strategic response plan for the nutrition sector in consultation with government, cluster partners and donors. Establishes the setting up of Strategic Advisory Group. Leads the development of nutrition cluster strategic response plan for HRP and workplan. Facilitates the defining of key priorities for the cluster (programmatic, geographic and population, supports mapping of 4W matrix, and facilitates partner engagements to cover any gaps among the priorities. Develops advocacy strategy for the nutrition sector.
• Ensures the timely planning and undertaking of needs assessments and analysis to inform appropriate and equitable response to minimize the risk and alleviate the impacts of disasters on affected population. Ensures the development and implementation of needs assessment plan. Facilitates agreement on standard assessment tools and methods for nutrition assessments. Ensures assessment results are analysed, synthesized and shared timely for effective response. Creates a system for cluster to vet and validate assessments, train partners on assessment skills and methods and maintain database of assessments. Ensures the nutrition sector is well represented in intersectoral needs assessments including Initial Needs Assessments. Ensure systems are in place for analysis and triangulation of data from multiple sources including administrative data, and data on key determinants of malnutrition that is collected by other sectors
• Leads the nutrition cluster resource mobilization efforts, including through active collaboration with pooled fund mechanisms (HRF) where they exist, and regular engagement with UN agencies and donors. Ensures an agreed costing standards are adapted by cluster partners. Develops the nutrition cluster collective budget for a humanitarian response plan. Compile the overall funding levels and gaps and share with stakeholders. Ensures transparent selection process of selecting partners for pooled fund opportunities. Supports and cooperates with partners on common issues such as supply management, human resources, etc.
• Advocates with HCT and other platforms for allocation of resources for nutrition preparedness, response and recovery actions. Represents the interests of the Nutrition Cluster in discussions with stakeholders on priorities, resource mobilization and advocacy. Taking additional steps to ensure that the resource mobilization and advocacy efforts fairly represents and benefits NGOs as well as the UN agencies in support of the agreed nutrition cluster strategy
• Ensure appropriate mechanisms are in place to allow timely monitoring of the implementation of the humanitarian response actions, including accountability to affected population. Ensures the development of monitoring and evaluation framework. Ensures availability of the latest country specific technical guidance for the nutrition cluster members. Develops regular reporting system for nutrition cluster aligned with the national systems as well as the humanitarian reporting requirements
• Ensuring adequate reporting and effective information sharing, reflecting the agreed minimum standards are in place and that all partners contribute on a regular basis to enable appropriate monitoring and evaluation and review the impact of the cluster activities and progress against the strategic Nutrition Cluster objectives
• Ensure minimum preparedness actions are determined and appropriate plans and resources are in place for early response against anticipated humanitarian emergencies.
• Ensure adequate contingency planning and preparedness for new emergencies and seasonal adaptation of responses that reflect the actual and potential to scale-up capacities of all partners (local and international)
• Ensure protection, disability and early recovery are mainstreamed and awareness of the different needs and capacities of women, girls, boys and men of all ages, people with disabilities, and other diversity characteristics such as ethnicity and religion are informing what we do, how we do it and with whom to promote meaningful access, safety and dignity in all phases of the nutrition sector response
• Coordinate and support operational peer reviews, evaluations, and real-time learning/evaluation actions for the nutrition sector.
• Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively accomplished

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• Advanced university degree in Public Health and Nutrition, Child Development, Water Sanitation, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.

Work Experience- 

• Five years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of technical cooperation programmes related to Health and Nutrition. Professional work experience in a managerial position, or a technical expert position in child survival & development, health and nutrition care.
• Developing country work experience (for IP) or field work experience (for NO)
• Background/familiarity with Emergency. Work experience on cluster coordination at national or sub-national level

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Purpose

The purpose of this external announcement is to attract suitable Integrated Outbreak Analytics Cell Manager candidates interested in working in any of the countries within UNICEF’s East and Southern Africa region to respond to Ebola outbreaks for the next 36 months

Current UNICEF Career Opportunities: How to Apply Today!

Key activities & duties

Support the IOA MoH leadership to manage IOA Cell

• Bring together partners and collaborators, facilitate discussions, meetings and presentations as required
• Support on the identification of key IOA themes and studies over time
• When/if required support the development of an IOA workplan within the Ebola response strategy
• Support the tracking and development of IOA studies with different partners
• Work with MoH to ensure IOA cell can be sustainable as /if requested

Provide technical guidance to MoH and partners on key questions for IOA

• to support understanding of outbreak dynamics and identify and support on appropriate methods to collect and analyse data to answer questions
• review routine data from response pillars (case, surveillance, ETU, and others); continuity of care (use of healthcare services) and context (community; healthcare worker) to monitor trends in outbreak, impacts of the outbreak and response and communities’ perceptions and practice over time to identify questions for further investigation
• provide training and technical guidance to MoH and partners on IOA approaches and methods (in person, online, tools etc)

Support on data analytics (social epidemiological, statistics, R) based on data types and study questions

• Conduct routine analyses of social epidemiological data (qualitative, quantitative)
• Contribute to reflections around data analytics within other specialisations (data science, modelling, anthropology etc)
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Ensure that studies are robust and of quality through support to data collection (tools, methods) and analyses

• Regularly accompany and support MoH and field teams in different locations to review and adapt data collection methods/tools to ensure they are usable and provide quality data for analysis

Support the monitoring of evidence use across response pillars and actors over time

• Contribute to systematic review of IOA presentations, use of evidence (co-development) and ensure that this is being documented and tracked by MoH
• Support all IOA partners to ensure that results are presented in ways which are usable and used and that recommendations are documented across all pillars, response actors and support the MoH to identify the best mechanisms for doing so.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education

Required 

• Advanced (master’s degree) university qualification in relevant field (social epidemiology, epidemiology, operational social sciences health research, public health)

Asset 

• Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement Integrated Outbreak Analytics and operational research/ evidence use .
•  Working in data science (R, SPSS)

Work Experience

• 8 years of progressively responsible professional work field-based (operational) experience at national and international levels working in humanitarian settings including in public health emergencies.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex scientific content for multiple audiences
• Demonstrated ability to develop capacity building tools
• The individual should be highly proficient in a range of PC/web applications, including but not limited to: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, NVivo/Atlas Ti, Epi Info
• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills

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Key activities & duties

• Advise chief CSD on any revision of the UNICEF EVD Response Plan as well as strengthen routine health system for the continuation of life saving critical interventions for the children and women.
• Work with all units in the UNICEF Country office – WASH, communication, protection, education, supply to adjust, as relevant, the EVD contingency plan and monitor the implementation of key activities. Analyse data by age and sex (children and adult, male/female) by geographical area to refine programme/operational interventions focusing on children and women.
• Attend the national coordination mechanisms with focus on NTF and its coordination committee, as well as UN/HDP coordination meetings. Document and communicate key issues to Chief CSD and other relevant units in the office, highlighting those of relevance to UNICEF and follow up on actions requiring UNICEF attention.
• Participate in rapid needs assessments and conduct joint with MoH and WHO field visits and assess response effectiveness with relevant sector/partners.
• Identify bottlenecks hindering the delivery of critical life-saving interventions under the EVD Contingency Plan and the delivery of Essential Package of Health Services (EPHS) in Ebola contexts. Suggest alternative options/solutions for addressing implementation bottlenecks to the Chief CSD.
• Provide technical support to UNICEF field office staff and partners including contributing to the development of or sharing relevant standards, protocols, guidelines and training materials for EVD response.
• Maintain the information management system for EVD response established by the – action tracker, dedicated space on share-point. Support the organization of internal coordination, communication and reporting requirements to MOH/WHO, UNICEF, donors.
• Support UNICEF information products related to the response including situation reports.
• In close consultation with the M&E team, contribute to the office M&E mechanism, including performance results tracking.  Among others, monitor the coverage of UNICEF-supported interventions among the affected population and share information for internal communication and external coordination.
• Help draft funding appeals, donor reports and project proposals related to the Ebola outbreak response.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• Advanced university degree in public health field.

Work Experience- 

• 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in planning and implementing emergency programmes with either the UN, IO, and/or NGO. Preferably experience in controlling outbreaks of EVD and/or other VHFs.
• Innovative and resourceful mindset to make solutions work in adverse conditions
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and flexible approach in undertaking his assignment within a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and team spirit
• Good report writing skills
• Fluency in English (verbal and written). Good written and spoken skills in the language of the humanitarian operation and knowledge of another UN language an asset.

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Key activities & duties

• Provide response support and coordination at the district level for UNICEF supported pillars of Ebola response:
  • Represent UNICEF at the district level in all response planned engagements with feedback to UNICEF head office.
  • Facilitate the distribution and optimal use of UNICEF donated supplies to the district while supporting end-user monitoring.
  • Actively participate in the district coordination meetings including; DTF, partners coordination and other pillar meetings
  • Ensure timely reporting (weekly) on supplies and response progress at the district, facility and community.
  • Supporting and working with the district Inventory officers to prepare supplies requests timely and accurately .
  • Providing support on community related trainings, community dialogues, and follow up by district, health facility and community level leaders.
  • Undertaking field visits to health facilities and communities to provide onsite technical support in reporting, community engagement and supplies management.
  • Participate in UNICEF Ebola task force meetings as when scheduled
• Provide technical support to DTF in preparations and development of response plans and workplans
  • Support DTF in development of activity and implementation plans
  • Participation in the planning and implementation of key interventions
  • Participating in planned joint monitoring of the response across the pillars
• Working closely with District Health and WASH officers and other WASH/IPC pillar teams in the affected areas to conduct IPC needs assessment in the HCFs and communities at risk, including for enforcement of the Public Health Act (PHA)
• Support timely data collection and reporting at community, health facility and district level
  • Weekly reporting on numbers of beneficiaries reached and supplies utilization
  • Support daily, weekly and monthly data capture and reporting to UNICEF on the progress of outbreak response.
  •  Support the use and reporting by use of established tools like U-report, Mtrac, Godata
• Support follow-up and share information on implementation of all UNICEF supported pillars (RCCE, IPC/WASH in institutions and community, case management, surveillance etc).
• Work with the DTF/DHT to map out hot-spot villages/sub-counties with higher levels of infection and share for joint support
• Document best practices, lessons learned and gaps, human interests stories and share with UNICEF on monthly basis for funding use.
• Monitor, document and share with UNICEF progress and continuity of essential health services amidst the Ebola outbreak in the assigned district

Current UNICEF Career Opportunities: How to Apply Today!

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• An advanced university degree in Public Health and related fields

Work Experience- 

• A minimum of five years of work experience with focus on health emergencies/disease outbreaks and Infection Prevention and Control.
• Experience working in emergency response an advantage.

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Key activities & duties

• Under the framework of national and district surveillance/laboratory pillar, provide support to Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and DHMTs for case detection/referral, and community contact tracing and follow up in affected districts.
• Provide real time technical support and advice to the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in responding to urgent emerging issues relating to the EVD to ensure  effective, timely and quality response as may be required
• Based on the identified needs, and in coordination with other UNICEF’s relevant sections  – particularly CSD, C4D , Child Protection, and implementing partners, develop and implement strategies and plans to:
• Reach affected populations/communities with culturally appropriate and gender sensitive interventions to mitigate transmission and reduce health risks with reference to both physical and behavioral aspects, through effective contact tracing/case detection and follow up of Ebola case contacts to ensure early detection and referral in affected communities
• In collaboration with MOHS, WHO and other partners develop a simplified user friendly implementation and monitoring plan/protocol to follow up and report regularly on the status of listed contacts within 21 days of exposure
• Undertake any other related responsibility as may be required by the EPI/Health Specialist, Chief of CSD and/or the country office senior management.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• Advanced university degree in Public Health with specialization in Epidemiology or equivalent experience in control of viral hemorrhagic fever or diseases outbreak response.

Work Experience- 

• A minimum of 5 years of experience with either the UN, and/or emergency health NGOs.
• Working experience in West Africa, or previously Ebola affected African countries preferred, although not essential.
• Excellent planning and coordination skills, with proven ability to work within a team setting, with multiple stakeholders and in a multi-cultural working environment.
• Experience working in emergency response an advantage.

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Key activities & duties

The GBViE Specialist will be responsible for providing high quality technical guidance to enhance GBViE prevention, risk mitigation and responses across EVD response. S/he will also work to improve efforts to address PSEA including strengthening SEA reporting channels and CBCMs and scaling up survivor assistance.

Provide strategic and technical support to strengthen GBV services within current EVD response to meet the needs of women and children.

• Review UNICEF’s existing Child Protection programming in the assigned country and provide technical guidance and trainings to strengthen GBV responses among existing child protection partners.
• In locations affected by EVD, develop partnerships to provide specialized GBV programming in areas with limited or no GBV services for women and girls.
• Provide technical support to make necessary adaptations to Child Protection services based on the Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC) and public health measures required.
• Work with existing coordination mechanisms to strengthen referrals between health, GBV and Child Protection providers in EVD affected locations.
• Work with new and existing partners to ensure that all programming is implemented in line with the CCCs under Child Protection including commitments on GBViE prevention, response and risk mitigation.
• Work with GBV and PSEA actors to ensure that SEA- and GBV-related complaints received through CBCMs are connected to services.

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Work closely with priority UNICEF sectors and clusters to develop plans to integrate GBV/SEA risk mitigation measures across programming in line with the Interagency Minimum Standards and the IASC GBV Guidelines.

• Review UNICEF’s EVD response plan and provide guidance to strengthen GBV/SEA integration across key pillars.
• In collaboration with UNICEF Country offices, PSEA Specialist and Child Protection team, work closely with the UNICEF sectors involved in the EVD response to orient them on GBV risk mitigation and develop plans to integrate key GBV/SEA risk mitigation measures to be implemented.
• Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, specifically the District Local Governments and District Hospital Teams in the district, NGO partners UN agencies to implement appropriate measures to address GBV risks in the EVD response.
• Develop and roll out basic training package for EVD first responders, existing and potential implementing partners on psychological first aid, safe and ethical GBV referrals, GBV risk mitigation basics, and PSEA.
• Support Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) team and Child Protection section to integrate GBV/SEA prevention and risk mitigation messages in ongoing RCCE interventions.
• Work with the UNICEF sections and clusters to ensure GBV/SEA risk mitigation is adequately integrated across all UNICEF’s work on the EVD response.
• Train those engaged on RCCE, such as community-based groups, local women’s groups, community mobilisers, and volunteers, on GBV and PSEA core concepts and guiding principles, safe and ethical consultations, and GBV referral pathways

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Support innovation and knowledge management through systematic collection of country programme experience and the provision of GBV-related technical support.

• Identify, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders on GBV and PSEA in EVD preparedness and response
• Provide updates and briefings o for the zonal office, country office and other target audiences  to ensure understanding and prioritization of programming to address GBV within the EVD context in assigned country.
• Apply innovative approaches and promote good practices to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results for GBV and PSEA in the EVD context.
• Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of key stakeholders.
• Promote the inclusion of GBViE and PSEA into resource mobilization efforts, reports, proposals, ToRs, humanitarian appeal processes, advocacy materials and other relevant documents, as required
• Provide technical support and guidance on the development and/or implementation of relevant UNICEF programming strategy documents, policy documents and advocacy to address need of women and children within the EVD response.
• Prepare required programme materials and reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.

Current UNICEF Career Opportunities: How to Apply Today!

Strengthen coordination, networking and partnership building on GBViE and PSEA internally and at the inter-agency level.

• Regularly represent UNICEF in coordination forums at national, sub-national and district level including GBV sub-cluster and PSEA Taskforce and provide updates on UNICEF’s response, partnership and programming priorities.
• In coordination with the PSEA Specialist and inter-agency PSEA taskforce, support the strengthening of safe and accessible reporting channels in districts affected by EVD including identification and training of focal points at treatment centes, health facilities, and in child protection services etc.
• Liaise with UNICEF Child Protection section and other sections such as WASH, Health, Education, Nutrition, to ensure GBV prevention and response is increasingly addressed as a cross-cutting issue, in line with the IASC GBV Guidelines, and is monitored accordingly.
• Build and sustain close working partnerships with government counterparts at district level through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results on GBV and PSEA in the EVD response.

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To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education

• Advanced university degree or equivalent in public health, the social sciences or other relevant field related to GBViE in emergency programming.
• A first-level university degree with relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree plus an additional 2 years of experience.

Work Experience- 

• A minimum of 5 years of GBViE programming experience with either the UN and/or NGO in emergency settings
• Strong understanding of GBV case management system including care for child survivors, GBV risk mitigation and programming approaches, practices and applications i.e. GBViE Minimum Standards and IASC GBV guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively liaise with people in a wide range of functions in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proven experience of planning and facilitating trainings, workshops and other capacity building modalities.
• Ability to work independently and productively, with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment and independently, and to handle requests or issues as they arise.
• Ability to collect, collate and analyze data in an effective manner and strong writing skills

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Key activities & duties

Support to programme development and planning

• Conduct and update the situation analysis for the development, design and management of child protection in emergencies related programmes/projects in the EVD response. Research and report on development trends (e.g. economic, social, health) and data for use in programme development, management, monitoring, evaluation and delivery of results.
• Contribute to the development and establishment of sectoral programme goals, objectives, strategies, and results-based planning through research, analysis and reporting of child protection, and other related information for development planning and priority and goal setting.
• Provide child protection in emergencies technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing and administering a variety of technical, programme, operational, and administrative transactions, preparing related materials and documentations, and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support programme planning, results-based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluating of results.
• Prepare required programme documentations, materials and data to facilitate the programme review and approval process
• Provide technical support and guidance on the development and/or implementation of relevant UNICEF programming strategy documents, policy documents and advocacy to address child protection in emergencies (within the EVD response).

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Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

• Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and partners to discuss implementation issues, provide solutions, recommendations and/or to alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level interventions and/or decisions. Keep records of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the evidence-based formulation design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of CPiE programmes to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of programmes and accomplishment of programme goals and objectives in the EVD context.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programmes/projects, and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of programme management.
• Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verifying compliance with approved allocations, organizational rules, regulations, procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on critical issues and findings to ensure timely resolution by management and stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.
• Prepare regular and mandated sectoral programme/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.
• Coordinate the collection of data, assessment, and analysis on MHPSS needs among populations in the affected districts with an aim to inform project development and implementation.

   Technical and operational support to programme implementation

• Conduct regular programme field visits, surveys, assessments, service mappings and exchange information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support on CPiE in the EVD context. Take appropriate action to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
• Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, specifically the District Local Governments and, NGO partners UN agencies and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices in CPiE to support programme implementation.
• Support implementation UNICEF’s CPiE programming in accordance with the UNICEF Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action and national and international humanitarian standards.
• Work with UNICEF staff and partners to ensure quality programmatic delivery and improved CPiE response services for case management  and alternative care for children separated from their caregivers or families due to EVD.

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  Networking and partnership building

• Build and sustain close working partnerships with government counterparts at district level through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results on CPiE in the EVD response.
• Participate in inter-agency meetings/events on programming to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on operational planning and preparation of child protection programmes/projects, and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF’s position and strategies.
• Draft communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for child protection programmes for the EVD response.
• Regularly represent UNICEF in coordination forums at sub-national and district level including GBV sub-cluster and provide updates on UNICEF’s CPiE response, partnership and programming priorities.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

• Identify, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders on child protection in EVD preparedness and response
• Provide updates and briefings on CPiE for the zonal office, country office and other target audiences  to ensure understanding and prioritization of programming to address CPiE within the EVD context in the assigned country.
• Apply innovative approaches and promote good practices to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results for CP in the EVD context.
• Research and report on best and cutting-edge practices for development planning of knowledge products
• Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients and stakeholders

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Impact of Result

• The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Child Protection Officer (CPiE) to programme preparation, planning and implementation, contributes to the achievement of sustainable results to create a protective environment for women and children against harm and all forms of violence, and ensures their survival, development and well-being in society.
• This will result in strengthened UNICEF capacity for addressing prevention and risk mitigation across the humanitarian system and supporting increased access to survivor-centred services.
• Success in child protection in emergencies programmes and projects in turn contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for women and children that promotes greater social equality in the country.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field.

Work Experience- 

• A minimum of two years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection related areas is required.
• Experience working in emergency response an advantage.
• Relevant experience in programme development in child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

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Their roles will be responsible for the overall operationalization of UNICEF’s one of ESARO countries response to the Ebola outbreak ensuring overall efficiency, effectiveness and delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF’s Core Commitment for Children in Emergencies (CCCs) and national and international humanitarian standards.

Key activities & duties

• Effective management of UNICEF presence, staff and assets (including financial resources) in the Area of Responsibility
• Continuous, effective and strategic coordination, communication, consultation and liaison are maintained with Government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and allies in support of the special needs of children and women affected by emergency situations within the framework of the cluster approach and based on the Core Commitment for Children. Representation of UNICE in key coordination forum and provision of updates to Ebola coordinator
• In alignment with the national EVD plan, the field coordinator will ensure implementation of local plans of actions;  in addition, they will ensure compliance and coordination of all pillars with the plans.
• Technical advice on emergencies and programme management related to implementation of EVD emergency preparedness measures are effectively provided ensuring a gender lens is adopted as well as ensuring a stronger integration and convergence of the interventions to improve impact and cost effectiveness.
• Emergency preparedness and response, and a consistent flow of information of the humanitarian situation are effectively coordinated within the office.  Management is kept informed of humanitarian developments in relevant policies, situation developments, potential threats and opportunities/issues in the country.
• Needs assessment is effectively conducted to determine priorities and an appropriate intervention.
• Timely delivery of assistance and supplies is provided, urgent staffing requirements are identified, and the appropriate use of UNICEF resources is monitored for effective project delivery.
• Timely provision of field updates during EMT meetings and through Situation reports
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To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: public health, nutrition, social sciences, public administration, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines. Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.
• A first level university degree may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree, with an additional 2 years of relevant experience.

Work Experience- 

• A 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration.

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Key activities & duties

• Assists the Representative in the EVD emergency operations oversight and program management to ensure that the planning, funding, budget, management, reporting, and field presence coordination are managed efficiently and effectively with clear accountabilities. Provide advice and elevates issues related to the EVD response to the CO Snr Management for decision making as required.
• Leads the assigned UNICEF office Ebola response efforts in ensure prompt and coordinated UNICEF response in line with the assigned Country office EVD response plan.
• Liaises with key stakeholders from Ministry of Health, WHO and other line ministries to ensure alignment to and contribution of UNICEF response to Government /WHO led plans.
• Maintains continuous, effective and strategic coordination, communication, consultation and liaison with Government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and allies to appeal for multisector aid for children and women with focus on the special needs resulting from the EVD emergency situation developments.
• Identifies implementing/operational partners and establishes implementing arrangements, including swift development of quality Humanitarian Programme Documents (HPDs) and budgets supporting EVD emergency response. Ensures that the UNICEF support is effectively provided to the government with respect to sectoral coordination aligned with cluster approaches and based on the CCC for children in emergencies.
• Represents UNICEF in humanitarian forums at the strategic level and keeps management informed of all humanitarian developments, including situation developments, potential threats and opportunities/issues in partnership.
• Ensures proper visibility of UNICEF contributions in various coordination forums at national and sub-national/district level.
• Supervises and provide guidance to district liaison officers and ensure adequate UNICEF participation in coordination efforts at national and sub-national level.
• In collaboration with key UNICEF country offices in ESARO colleagues and the ETF, provide quality review and guidance to the development/ adjustment of UNICEF EVD response plans, including discussing and identifying opportunities for integrated/cross-sectorial interventions. Establishes longer-term requirements of the emergency operation/interventions.
• Support the planning and development of more regular operational and staffing needs, including surge capacity.
• Assesses local conditions resulting from the emergency situation affecting children and their families in the country. Leads and/or participates in needs assessment missions in collaboration with other partners to determine priorities and an appropriate intervention by UNICEF. Coordinates with CO Sections Chiefs and/or Emergency focal points to support the overall analysis of sectorial needs and advises COs on priorities, strategies and standards to address response needs and activities.
• Ensures quality review of inputs for humanitarian appeals and updates related to emergencies as well as the development of quality project proposals for the EVD emergency response. Works with program sections and senior management to mobilize donor response funding.
• Provide oversight and quality review of donor reports and human-interest stories related to the EVD humanitarian response. Plan and organize donor missions
• Participates in UN Country team emergency response efforts, as required, and contributes to assessing the crisis and humanitarian situation in the country with special regard to the survival, protection and wellbeing of children, adolescents and women.
• Participates in telecons, and media communication on Ebola (as needed)
• Coordinated with the different sections within UNICEF and ensure integrated sector response to the need of the children
• Provide capacity building and orientation of staff on EVD preparedness and response

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

 Education

• Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines. Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.

Work Experience

• Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration.
• Field level experience in emergency response with UNICEF.
• Experience in responding to Ebola outbreaks is preferred. Specialized training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable.

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Key activities & duties

• Coordination with district WASH and Health Officers, to support and conduct WASH needs assessment/gap analysis in the affected institutions and communities as required
• Working closely with other WASH/IPC pillar teams in the affected areas to conduct WASH needs assessment in the HCFs and communities at risk, including enforcement of the Public Health Act (PHA)
• Facilitate and participate in the various platforms at the district (District Task Force, WASH/IPC sub-pillar meetings, Partner meetings etc., to ensure improved coordination and collaboration in the response
• As required, provide training/mentorship on IPC/WASH to selected/target staff at health care facilities, schools and HCFs and in communities
• Monitor and coordinate the distribution of WASH/IPC supplies to targeted health care facilities and schools
• Work closely with RCCE teams to conduct community engagement to address WASH needs
• Daily reporting to UNIECF ZO and UCO on status, progress, gaps and recommendations on the response, to facilitate timely decision making and response
• Facilitate requisitions for supplies with various District Local Governments needs arise and follow up on last mile distribution and utilization.
• And any other duties assigned by the supervisor, as may be required.

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Impact of Result

The support provided by the WASH officer will enable the country office to achieve the WASH-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the country programme document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development, and reduce inequalities in the country.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• University degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Sanitary Engineering or related field Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are a strong asset.

Work Experience- 

• At least 2 years of experience in the relevant areas of water, sanitation and hygiene, water quality, public health, environmental health. Previous experience in Ebola preparedness/response is essential. Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control protocols (WHO, CDC)
• Preferably experience in controlling outbreaks of EVD and/or other VHFs Strong sense of team spirit, diplomacy Ability to build and maintain partnerships across government and NGOs Innovative and resourceful mindset to make solutions work in adverse conditions
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and flexible approach in undertaking his assignment within a rapidly changing environment. Willing to frequently travel within the assigned country.

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Key activities & duties

The CPiE Specialist (CPiE/MHPSS) supports the implementation of the CP program in the EVD response and will manage, implement, monitor, evaluate and report on progress of child protection in emergencies and mental health and psychosocial support programs/projects as part of the EVD response.

• Provide technical and operational support to programme development, planning, implementation, monitoring and delivery of results of child protection in emergencies interventions, including mental health and psychosocial support as part of the EVD response.
• Support coordination of child protection and MHPSS partners operating across districts affected by the EVD outbreak.
• Represent UNICEF in the national sub-pillar on MHPSS led by Ministry of Health and support functionality of the sub-pillar.
• Represent UNICEF in regular EVD task force meetings, provide updates on the ongoing CP/MHPSS response, challenges and provide feedback to the CP team.
• In coordination with relevant actors on the ground and partners, strengthen emergency preparedness for child protection and MHPSS in districts at risk of EVD importation.
• Provide technical leadership for child protection and mental health needs assessments including rapid assessments; support partners, including District Local Governments with collecting and generating data and evidence on the worsening protection and mental health situation of children districts affected by the EVD outbreak.
• Build the capacity of District Local Governments and other partners at district and sub-county levels to ensure that child protection in emergencies interventions and mental health and psychosocial services are appropriately and effectively delivered in preparedness, prevention and response interventions.
• Update, develop and ensure quality implementation of CPiE/MHPSS policies, tools, referral pathways, training and support materials for CPiE and MHPSS practitioners to effectively identify needs and respond to the needs and rights of children.
• Provide inputs into regular internal and external reporting requirements related to the CP/MHPSS EVD response.
• Support resource mobilization initiatives for the CPiE/MHPSS response as part of the overall EVD response.
• Knowledge management and documentation of CP/MHPSS interventions in the EVD response.

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To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, social work, sociology, international law, humanitarian assistance or another relevant social science field.

Work Experience- 

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in child protection in emergencies or related fields.
• Experience in managing CPiE including MHPSS interventions in a disease outbreak/EVD context an advantage
• Relevant experience in programme development in child protection and MHPSS related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Experience in social work and in working with government authorities are an advantage.
• Experience in working with local government in strengthening and implementing CPiE/MHPSS response
• Ability to build and maintain partnership with government and NGO partners; experience in coaching and mentoring and capacity strengthening related to CPiE/MHPSS
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and flexible approach in undertaking the assignment within a rapidly changing environment.

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Key activities & duties

Under the supervision and guidance of the WASH and Health Manager, and in close coordination with the WASH and Health specialists (emergencies) the WASH and Health in Emergencies Specialist.

• Be the focal point at the assigned UNICEF Country office for UNICEF’s WASH /IPC response and preparedness plans for Ebola outbreak.
• Familiarize her/himself with the current situation and context, including the extent of the current outbreak, including all SitReps and other relevant reports produced.
• Attend and represent UNICEF at all relevant Ebola repose coordination meetings including internal UNICEF Ebola task force/coordination meetings, UNICFE Emergency Management Team meetings, National or District level Task Force, WASH sub-pillar, IPC sub-pillar, District Task Force and any other stakeholder/partner meetings as required
• Prepare WASH/IPC supply plans in line the with UNICEF Ebola Response Plan, and in coordination with the relevant government departments at national and district level and other partners and relevant stakeholders to the Ebola response.
• Plan coordinate with all relevant UNICEF Sections including Operations and Supply all necessary WASH supplies to be procured, pre-positioned and dispatched to affected districts in line with the supply plan.
• In close coordination with the Zone Office, and National and District Level Task Force, and partners plan all other WASH interventions as required by the response, including the provision of water and emergency sanitation to health care facilities, ETUs and other sites as required.
• Support in the preparation of donor proposals in support of the response, and donor updates and reporting as and when required.
• Closely coordinate with UNICEF Emergency and Field Coordination Team.
• As required, visit affected/target districts to support field coordination and monitoring of the Ebola WASH/IPC response.
• Provide any other support as determined by the WASH Manager.

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To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• Advanced university degree; Maters degree in public health, Environmental Health, Civil & Sanitary Engineering or related field.

Work Experience- 

• At least 5- 8 years of experience in the relevant areas of water, sanitation and hygiene, water quality, public health, environmental health.
• Previous experience of proving emergency WASH responses in complex environments essential
• Previous experience in Ebola preparedness/response is strongly advised.
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control protocols (WHO, CDC)
• Preferably experience in controlling outbreaks of EVD and/or other VHFs
• Previous experience of preparing donor proposals, and reporting
• Previous experience of working closely with, including coordinating different stakeholders and partners including government, united nations agencies, NGOs and private sector
• Previous UNICEF WASH experience an advantage