2023 UNICEF Employment (8 Positions)

1.)Education Officer, NOB, FT
75% of Nigerian Children can’t read or solve a basic mathematics problem- UNICEF
Location: Sokoto

Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

Education:

A University Degree in one of the following fields is required: Education, Psychology, Sociology or another relevant technical field.
Experience:

A minimum of two years of professional experience in Education related Programme planning, management, and/or education delivery……continue Reading

Experience in safe school programming is required

Working in an emergency/crisis or high-risk setting is considered as an asset.

Technical skills:

Support the operationalization of the Safe Schools Declaration
Facilitate and coordinate monitoring and reporting on safe school implementation
Facilitate coordination of key partnerships and inter-sectoral collaboration on Safe Schools
Language Requirements:UNICEF Recruitment

Fluency in English (verbal and written). Fluency in Hausa language is an added advantage
For every Child, you demonstrate:

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are:

Builds and maintains partnerships (II)
Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (II)
Drive to achieve results (II)
Innovates and embraces change (II)
Manages ambiguity and complexity (II)
Thinks and acts strategically (II)
Works collaboratively with others (II)
Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (II).
Application Closing Date
25th March, 2023.

2.) Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection), NO-C
Location: Abuja

Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

Education: Candidates should possess an Advanced University Degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
Experience: A minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience is required. Experience working in a developing country is considered as a strong asset. Background and/or familiarity with emergency is considered as a strong asset.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset. 200 Romantic Love messages
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: UNICEF Values
UNICEF competencies required for this post are:

3.) Planning & Monitoring Specialist, NOC

Location: Kano

Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have: Jamb Result

Education:

An advanced University Degree in a Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Policy, Development Planning, Development Economics, is required.
Experience:

A minimum of five years of experience at national or international levels in programme/project planning and monitoring required; with significant experience in data dissemination/interpretation and data analysis in the sectors of concern to UNICEF and knowledge of new technical developments and software in data dissemination; and some experience in other areas of applied statistics.
Professional technical expertise in data analysis and dissemination specifically related to UNICEF related indicators.
Well-developed computer skills including proficiency in data dissemination software (e.g. Devinfo).
Proficiency in displaying data for use by government policy makers, partner organizations and general public.
Developing country work experience is required.
Exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning.
Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
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:

Builds and maintains partnerships
Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
Drive to achieve results for impact
Innovates and embraces change
Manages ambiguity and complexity
Thinks and acts strategically
Works collaboratively with others
Nurtures, leads and manages people for supervisory role
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2023. West Central Africa Standard Time

Note: Candidates who applied before do not need to re-apply

4.) Construction Engineer, NO-1
Location: Borno

Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have: Good morning my love messages

Education:

University Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related Degree from a recognized university.
Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of professional experience at national level in the relevant field of civil engineering, especially in preparation of construction technical documentation.
Experience of working in complex environments and large infrastructure and/or civil works, particularly in the field of construction technical project documentation development as well as construction supervision.
Working experience in the area of preparation, implementation and monitoring of technical/ (re)construction projects; methodological and calculation skills.
Experience in technical design of high-rise structure is an asset.
Knowledge of the UN rules, procedures and regulations would be an asset.
Working experience in UN or other international development organization would be an asset.
Background/familiarity with an emergency would be an asset.
Familiarity with north-east Nigeria is a strong asset.
Knowledge and experience in the usage of construction related software.
Good computer skills including word processing, power-point and spreadsheet.
Language Requirements:

Excellent written and spoken English required.
Working knowledge of local languages Hausa and/or Kanuri is highly desirable.
For Every Child, you demonstrate:

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
UNICEF Competencies Required for this Post are:

Builds and maintains partnerships
Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
Drive to achieve results for impact
Innovates and embraces change
Manages ambiguity and complexity
Thinks and acts strategically
Works collaboratively with others.
During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.
Application Closing Date
24th March, 2023 W. Central Africa Standard Time.

Note

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. 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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
5.) Security Officer, NOB
Location: Kano

Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

Education: A University Degree in one of the following fields is required: Security Risk Management, International Relations, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Diplomatic Studies, Conflict and Security, Counter Terrorism, or another relevant technical field.
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in global security risk management and/or security analysis is required.
Demonstrated international security management experience and understanding of the United Nations Security Management System is highly desirable.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate:

Application Closing Date
24th March, 2023 W. Central Africa Standard Time.

Note

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female are encouraged to apply.
[If Applicable] Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
6.) Social Policy Specialist (Child Poverty and PFM), NO-C
Location: Abuja

Qualifications
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

Candidates should possess an Advanced University Degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
A minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience is required. Experience working in a developing country is considered as a strong asset. Background and/or familiarity with emergency is considered as a strong asset.
Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate:

Note

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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
7.) Social Policy Manager
Location: Abuja

Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

Candidates should possess an Advanced University Degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
A minimum of eight years of relevant professional work experience is required.
Experience working on social protection in a developing country is considered as a strong asset.
Background and/or familiarity with resource mobilization is considered as a strong asset.
Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate:

Builds and maintains partnerships
Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
Drive to achieve results for impact
Innovates and embraces change
Manages ambiguity and complexity
Thinks and acts strategically
Works collaboratively with others
Nurtures, leads and manages people.
N.B: During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

Application Closing Date
26th March, 2023 West Central Africa Standard Time

8.) Health Specialist (Social and Behavioral Change Communication SBC)
Location: Abuja

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

An Advanced University Degree in Social and Behavioral Change Communication, Public Health, or other Social / Behavioral Sciences or Community Health area (Health promotion, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education, bio-medical sciences, public health) or related area, with emphasis on participatory communication, communication planning, social mobilization, participatory research.
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible work experience in public or community health and Social and Behavioral Change Communication, the planning and management of social communication programs, including in immunization/polio. Background in public health and strong management skills would be highly considered.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is of added value.
For every Child, you demonstrate
UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS):

Core Competencies:

Nurtures, Leads, and Manages People (1)
Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
Works Collaboratively with others (2)
Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)
Application Closing Date
16th March, 2023 West Central Africa Standard Time

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process…….continue Reading

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