United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Job Recruitment (6 Positions)

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United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

1. Job Title: Health Specialist (Health Systems Strengthening), P4

• Job Number: 529173
• Location: Abuja,
• Work Type: Temporary Appointment

For every child, Health

• In Nigeria, UNICEF works in a complex humanitarian and development setting to fulfill and protect children’s rights. UNICEF Nigeria is one of the largest UNICEF Country Offices globally. In partnership with government, civil society, children and families, Click here to learn more about UNICEF in Nigeria: https://www.unicef.org/nigeria

How can you make a difference?

• Under the guidance of the Chief of Health and HIV, provide technical support to the health systems strengthening component of the health and HIV program with a focus on using data for action and results.

The Specialist will carry out the following activities related to the health systems strengthening component of the health and HIV portfolio in Nigeria:

• Work closely with the FMOH, NPHCDA, NACA and partners at federal and State levels towards improving systems for quality delivery of PHC programs with a focus on strengthening data and monitoring systems;
• Participate and provide technical expertise in related health systems strengthening forums and committees at federal level including health financing forums bringing in the use of data;
• Participate and provide technical expertise for assessing progress in MNCAH in ongoing and upcoming surveys and studies representing the health and HIV program;
• Support the ongoing work of a data architecture framework for the health and HIV portfolio towards streamlining link to results for women and children including bringing in difference data source and quantitative and qualitative data;
• Member of the data groups at FMOH, NPHCDA, NACA and providing oversight support to data groups at subnational levels for tracking results for MNCAH;
• Working closely with the health and HIV team provide high quality technical expertise bringing in up to date global evidence towards informing policy and programming for maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health;
• Provide conceptual inputs and support finalization of systems towards synergizing data for MNCAH linking qualitative data (like death audits, supervisory data) with quantitative data (coverage, quality);
• Provide information to the health and HIV program for informed decision making including supporting tracking results across the program for key indicators at federal and sub national levels;
• Actively monitor results and support capacity building of the health team and key stakeholders towards using data for action and results;
• Support development of policy and program briefs, documentation of the work done including linking with academia and professional organizations and partners;
• Other activities and support towards health systems strengthening activities as needed.

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

• Advanced University Degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Medicine. A Equivalent educational qualification in relevant areas (health systems, epidemiology) will be an added advantage.
• At least eight years of relevant professional work experience providing technical support using data for action and results. Prior experience in using data effectively, working with dashboards and using data from different sources like surveys will be an added advantage.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• 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:

• UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The functional competencies required for this post are:

• Applying Technical Expertise [II]
• Deciding and Initiating Actions [II]
• Following Instructions and Procedures [II]
• Leading and Supervising [II]
• Planning and Organizing [II]

View our competency framework at:

• http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Specific Technical Knowledge required (for the job):

• Understanding of using data for strengthening health systems
• Knowledge of relevant sources for analysing data
• Experience with child health related data.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2020; 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information / Notice

• 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.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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2. Job Title: Consultant – Development of a National and State Plan of Action on Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria

• Job Number: 529161
• Location: Nigeria
• Work Type: Consultancy
• Duration: 40 days (8 weeks) spread across 6 months

Purpose of the Consultancy

• UNICEF Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMWA), in support of the National Technical Working Group on Ending Violence Against Children, require the expertise of an international consultant to provide technical assistance to develop a National Plan of Action on Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria, both at federal level and in 6 states (Lagos, Kaduna, Adamawa, Cross River, Plateau and Gombe).
• Nigeria was among the first countries to join the Global Partnership to End Violence against children in February 2017. Prior to that, it had already taken significant steps to address this issue as it was the first country in West Africa to undertake a Violence Against Children Survey in 2014, which indicated a high prevalence of violence with 6 out of 10 children had experienced some form of violence. Following the survey, President Mohammadu Buhari launched the Presidential Year of Action to End Violence Against Children in 2015. Later that year, Priority Actions were identified by a high-level technical working group (TWG) comprised of government agencies, civil society and faith-based organizations chaired by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development. In 2016, a Presidential Campaign to End Violence Against Children by 2030 was launched, alongside a Road Map for Ending Violence Against Children, which included a commitment to develop a comprehensive national action plan. Nigeria also completed several rounds of the Multi-Indicator Cluster Survey, most recently MICS5 in 201 and NDHS in 2018, which provide additional data on VAC in Nigeria.
• End of 2018, a study on the drivers of violence was finalized to inform the development of a national action plan. It highlighted that many interventions are being implemented in piecemeal and institutionally siloed ways and that a more comprehensive approach on prevention was needed. It also identified gaps in relation to INSPIRE strategies, including parents and caregiver support, social norms (other than gender norms) and life skills programming. In the meantime, Nigeria continued to experience a humanitarian crisis, particularly in the North-East of the country, contributing to high level of displacements, vulnerabilities and violence experienced by children and their caregivers. As such, it became evident that a plan to address VAC also needs to take into account those specific risk factors and vulnerabilities while ensuring enhanced linkages between humanitarian and development actors and interventions.
• In June 2019, with the support of UNICEF and the FMWA, members of the TWG and partners were trained by the Global Partnership on ending violence against children through the INSPIRE framework. Key interventions were identified and prioritized along the seven INSPIRE strategies including the need to ensure that violence against children takes into account the specific needs of children in humanitarian contexts and to develop a National Action Plan which includes humanitarian contexts and gender-based violence. Further to this workshop, the Global Partnership to EVAC decided to provide seed funding to support this activity in Nigeria.
• Given the complexity, size and federal nature of Nigeria, the multiplicity of stakeholders represented in the TWG and beyond, the need to work across various sectors (including child protection, health, education, social protection and planning), humanitarian and development context and both at national and State level, it is imperative to develop an action plan on ending violence against children that is practical and implementable. It is therefore necessary to dedicate resources to facilitate the development of a comprehensive multi-sectoral National and State Plans of Action with specific targets, milestones and associated budget. As such, it is contemplated to have a team of consultants (one Nigerian and one international) to ensure that the state peculiarities and contexts are taken into account.

Main Tasks of the Consultant

• Inception report highlighting detailed and methodology and work plan and proposed consultations.
• Organize and facilitate stakeholder’s consultation and workshops including with the TWG at National level and in four states on priority interventions to integrate in the national/State action plan and ensure participation of relevant stakeholders and ministries and document the process in a report.
• In close collaboration with the TWG, the FMWA, UNICEF and relevant government ministries, draft a comprehensive multi-sectoral national/state action plan (6 States: Adamawa, Lagos, Cross River, Plateau, Kaduna and Gombe) on ending violence against children which takes into account the specific vulnerabilities of children in humanitarian contexts and link violence against children with women interventions.
• Support the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to organize a stakeholder’s consultation to review and validate the draft national/state action plans.
• Develop a Monitoring & Evaluation framework for the national/state action plans.
• Support UNICEF and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs to launch the national/State action plans on ending violence against children in Nigeria.

Expected Deliverables:

• Inception report submitted.
• Workshops at federal level and in focus states conducted.
• Draft plans of action shared with stakeholders for review.
• Review meeting conducted.
• M&E tool disseminated and stakeholders trained.
• Launch event conducted.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required
Education:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of professional experience in development of programme implementation documents, such as plan of actions, work plans, response plans etc.
• Experience in research, studies, survey in social sciences, including in child protection, gender and human rights related interventions.
• Experience in consultative processes and multi-stakeholder initiatives, especially processes involving different government ministries and civil society.
• Knowledge of child protection and current thinking on child protection and ending violence against children in Nigeria, the region and at global level.

Others:

• Experience in development of Child Protection strategies and plans of action.
• Experience in facilitating multi stake holder’s processes.
• Experience in costing of public plans of action will be an added value.
• Experience in working with the UN will be an advantage
• Fluency in English, knowledge of Nigerian local an asset

Language:

• Fluency in English, knowledge of Nigerian local 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.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2020; 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information / Notice

• 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.
• Please submit your financial and technical proposal along with the application. Application without these will not be entertained.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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3. Job Title: Supply & Logistics Specialist, (P-3)

Job Number: 529163
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Temporary Appointment (364 days)
Work Type: Temporary Appointment

For every child, Hope

• Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager and technical guidance of Chief Supply & Procurement in the country office, the Supply & Logistics Specialist will be responsible for the supply chain operations including planning, procurement, contracting, storage, distribution and monitoring of UNICEF’s supplies in the states of Borno and Yobe in North-East Nigeria.
• She or he will advise on all matters of supply and logistics and closely collaborates with programmes in defining supply interventions to meet programmatic needs, and provides technical and advisory support to government entities and partners on supply chain management issues.

How can you make a difference?

• Ensures appropriate processes and systems are in place to ensure efficiency of the supply and logistics operations.
• Responsible for procurement of commodities and services, and monitoring of all upstream supply activities at the Field office level.
• Participates in Country Programme planning at Field Office level to advice on supply and logistics requirements.
• Works closely with programme colleagues on forecasting. Provides technical advice on specifications/Terms of Reference, facilitating efficient procurement.
• Initiates procurement process at Field Office level and ensures development of appropriate evaluation criteria, solicitation, evaluation of offers, negotiation and formulation of contracts and long-term arrangements (LTAs) with suppliers and contractors.
• Establishes appropriate processes adjusted to emergency and local context, while respecting UNICEF procurement principles and policies.
• Maintains links with Supply Team in Abuja on transnational shipments, deliveries, claims and appropriateness of supplies.
• Ensures accurate evaluation of supplier performance on the basis of quality of services rendered, product acceptability and delivery record
• Plans design and implements appropriate logistics system including warehousing, transport and distribution. Supervises warehousing operations and ensure accountability on stocks.
• Guides and coaches section staff (Logistics, Construction and Procurement staff), provides strategic direction, ensures knowledge sharing in section as well as with programme sections, partners and UNICEF global supply chain community.  
• Conducts field visits to out posted offices or project sites, to monitor supplies and propose actions to improve logistics arrangements.
• Accountable fore supervision of the construction unit activities, contribute to the planning of construction projects, define and lead strategies of implementation of construction projects in an appropriate and effective manner as to safeguard UNICEF’s interests.
• Ensures technical input/documents to bidding processes are developed and selection of suitable contractors, issuance of contracts including adequate contractual provisions are timely done appropriately.
• Coordinates and leads sites monitoring with construction Team, ensure timely and quality completion of works and lead arrangements for hand over to beneficiaries/Govt counterparts, and ensure proper reporting.
• Verifies contractors’ performance and oversees the management of construction contracts as expected.

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

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Management, International Economics, Engineering, International Development, Contract / Commercial Law, or areas directly related to logistics operations or UNICEF programme areas.
• 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.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience at the national and international levels in supply management operations.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• 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:

• UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The functional competencies required for this post are:

• Applying Technical Expertise
• Deciding and Initiating Actions
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Leading and Supervising
• Planning and Organizing

View our competency framework at:

• http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Application Closing Date
29th January, 2020; 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information / Notice

• 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.
• This is a re-advertisement. Candidates who previously applied to this position do not need to reapply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
• Please note that this is a non-family duty station.
• Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offer of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service.

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4. Job Title: Consultant – GEP3 / EAC State Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Job Number: 529060
Locations: Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara
Work Type: Consultancy
Duration: 11.5 months from the date of signing the contract
Slots: 4 Openings (Sokoto (2), Kebbi (1) and Zamfara (1))

Purpose of the Consultancy

• The purpose of this consultancy is to ensure the effective monitoring, data collection and maintain records on all Girls Education Project Phase 3 (GEP3) interventions in the respective GEP3 and Educate A Child (EAC) focus states (Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara) according to the GEP3 / EAC state work plan and GEP3 monitoring and evaluation framework, contributing to the results of the project
• Two State M&E Consultants will be contracted in each of the two GEP3 (Sokoto and Zamfara) and one M & E Consultant in EAC (Kebbi) focus state. GEP3 / EAC activities are implemented in close partnership with government education agencies and civil society partners.
• The consultant will report to the State Project Coordinator under supervision of the Sokoto Education Specialist / Officer and with technical guidance of the Education Specialist, M&E based in Abuja. The consultant will work closely with the Education Specialist / Officer responsible for GEP3 / EAC, based in the respective UNICEF Field Office. It is expected the State M&E Consultant will form effective professional relationships with relevant education sector stakeholders in GEP3 / EAC focus state at all levels to advance GEP3 / EAC activities and results
• The consultant will work collaboratively with the other GEP3 / EAC state consultants – coordinating activities, analyzing operating environment, sharing lesson learnt and progress and maximizing synergy between activities towards key result areas.

Main Tasks of the Consultant

• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records / database on GEP3/EAC implementation across the three output areas in state, and ensure effective and timely information reporting as required;
• Conduct quality assurance activities to ensure quality of the implementation of interventions under the guidance of the Education Specialist M&E;
• Work closely with SUBEB and MOE EMIS officials to ensure timely completion (based on agreed timeframe) of Annual School Census data collection, processing, data cleaning, data merging, analysis, standard statistics reports generation, and dissemination of gender disaggregated results;
• Liaise with MOE and SUBEB EMIS officials to provide technical support to strengthen capacity of EMIS staff at the LGEA level;
• In coordination with State Output Leads and national Education Specialist M&E, monitor and support IQS integration into the ASC processes;
• Coordinate and support State level research activities led by external consultants and GEP3 / EAC partners;
• Facilitate institutionalization of systems, for effective and accurate data collection and analysis;
• Document lessons learnt and best practices, producing monthly stories on GEP3 / EAC implementation;
• Working with State Output Leads, ensure that systematic, accurate and updated data and information on GEP3 / EAC activities is collected and analysed collaboratively;
• Produce regular monthly work plans and submit them to the SPC, Education Specialist M&E, and FO Education GEP3 focal person;
• Support and coordinate state level research activities led by external consultants and GEP3 / EAC partners.

Expected Deliverable:

• Timely submission of monthly reports and data tables covering all three output areas, contributing to quarterly and annual reports on specific areas under the output;
• Monthly work plans detailing how key tasks will be conducted (due on 25th of the month).

Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required
Education:

• Advanced Degree in Education, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience and demonstrated ability in data collection, monitoring and statistics.
• Demonstrated skills in the use of data analysis packages (Excel, SPSS, and Access).
• Strong analytical skills using diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data.
• Experience working on gender issues.
• Extensive knowledge and skills of education and social sectors in Nigeria and in northern Nigeria will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrates, applies and shares technical knowledge.
• Good understanding of girls’ education issues, community involvement and participation.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, to varied audiences.
• Able to work effectively in a multicultural environment, sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.

Language:

• Fluency in English language and good English writing skills. Fluency in language of the immediate environment.

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.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2020; 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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5. Job Title: Programme & Planning Manager, P4

Job Number: 529071
Location: Abuja
Work Type: Fixed Term Appointment

How can you make a difference?
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative and specific guidance and supervision of the Chief Management for Results, responsible for the overall coordination and management of the total programme commitment of a medium size country programme with a broad range of projects, including programme / project formulation, design, planning and management focused on achievement of UNICEF’s Organizational priorities

Responsibilities
The Programme and Planning Manager will be responsible for:

Programme Development and Management:

• Prepare program recommendations for inclusion in formal programme documentation, and new approaches, methods and practices.
• Establishes programme work plans, monitors compliance and provides training, support and guidance to the programme team in order to meet objectives. Identifies human resources requirements and on-going staff development needs.
• In close collaboration with the monitoring manager in management for results sections, identify critical intervention points and measures by administering a consistent and transparent monitoring system; analyse country level socio-political-economic trends and their implications for ongoing programmes and projects.
• Draft changes to / or prepare programme work plans as required.
• Reviews and evaluates the technical, institutional and financial feasibility and constraints of programme/projects in collaboration with Government and other partners.
• Prepares relevant programme reports required for management, the Executive Board, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.

Optimum Use of Program Funds:

• Establish and supervise programme work plans and monitor progress and compliance.  Monitor the overall allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated. Take appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds.
• Ensure programme efficiency and delivery through a rigorous and transparent approach to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.

Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach:

• Adopt a rights-based programme approach in the formulation of programme goals and objectives and development of strategies and implementation frameworks.
• Formulate consistent and effective planning, design, implementation, monitoring and / or evaluation of programmes and projects.
• Bring coherence, synergy and added value to the programming planning and design processes using a results-based management approach to programme planning and design.
• Prepare and submit viable recommendations on project implementation, alternative approaches, and optimal utilization of resources that contribute effectively to the fulfillment of the rights of children and women, and recommendations on programme, new initiatives and management issues to ensure achievement of stated objectives.

National and Local Capacity Building / Sustainability:

• Provide government authorities with technical support and guidance to plan and organize training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability.
• Ensure the building and reinforcing of the commitment and institutional capacities of the national and local partners starting with taking a strategic approach to the identification of these partners and partnerships.

Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Community and Family Levels:

• Conduct policy analysis from a children’s and women’s rights perspective and advocacy at the government, community and family levels for elevating credibility in national and international policy debates.
• Promote the organizational goals of UNICEF through active advocacy and communication.

Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration:

• Develop partnership and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate development data and information, exchange information on programme / project status and implementation and movement / distribution of supplies.
• Linkage to the Regional Programme Knowledge Network to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme data.
• Collaborate with the Operations Section to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavors and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability.
• Maintain close collaboration with Regional Advisers and HQ Officers for effective overall coordination on programmes.
• Plans, develops and implements sectoral programme(s) by collaborating with the government and other partners.
• Provide leadership in provision of technical advice, negotiation, advocacy and promotion of area / country level goals, leading to agreement on practicable and priority actions to be supported by UNICEF programme and country level cooperation.

Recruitment Qualifications

• Education: Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public  Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant discipline.
• Experience: Eight years of relevant professional work experience is required.
• Experience supervising staff and in working in UNICEF programme countries are assets
• Language requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Working with people
• Drive for results.

Functional Competencies:

• Leading and supervising
• Formulating strategies and concepts
• Analyzing
• Relating and networking
• Deciding and Initiating action
• Applying technical expertise.

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

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2020; 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

6. Job Title: Consultants for Baseline Assessment for Resilience Integrated Education Programming for Children in Northeast Nigeria

Job Number: 529016
Location: Nigeria
Work Type: Consultancy
Slot: 3 Openings

Purpose of the Consultancy

• The purpose of this baseline assessment under German Government Contributions (KfW Phases I and II) in targeted LGAs in the three states in North East Nigeria (Borno, Adamawa and Yobe) is to enable UNICEF’s Readiness to demonstrate up the impact and change in the situation of children and communities upon completion of KfW Project Phase I and Phase II.
• The Data to be collected before the actual implementation of a 5-year intervention will be used for the purposes of being compared to data collected after the intervention is being implemented to measure change over time attributed to the contributions of the German Government.
• Expected impact of the German Government Contributions (KfW Phases I and II) is to reach a well-informed education development programmes and improve quality educational system and learning outcomes for girls and boys including the most vulnerable children in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states.

Main Tasks of the Consultant

• Collection of baseline data that will help UNICEF to document the referential baseline situation for all project indicators prior to the start of interventions and lay the groundwork for all future monitoring and end project evaluation, including midterm and final performance evaluations.
• Identify the barriers and challenges related to expected results of the project with a view to recommend appropriate adjustments to guide the next phase of implementation.
• Increase understanding of the support of KfW contributions in the three states.
• Increase understanding of the level of resilience of the education system and services in project locations in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states.
• Generate sound knowledge to UNICEF, States and Local Authorities and Partners about the situation of resilience integrated education programming in the three states. That information will serve as a crucial reference point for assessing changes and impact, as it establishes a basis for comparing the situation before and after this intervention, and for making inferences as to the effectiveness of this intervention.
• Contribute to better planning of ex-post end project impact evaluation within early evidence generation and identification of control group (comparison group) of LGAs/Communities vis-à-vis Interventions Group that will serve as basis to investigate causal attribution of difference made by the project.

Expected Deliverables:

• Detailed study work plan including schedule of visits to the LGAs, key stakeholders to be consulted and methodology, list of documents to be reviewed and a proposed report outline
• Draft report and presentation to UNICEF
• Final report and presentation submitted electronically including all data files

Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• Advanced university degree in Education, Economics, Social Sciences, or a field(s) relevant to international development assistance.
• Eight years of professional experience in Education, Public Policy or Social/Sustainable Development. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and analyze complex situations to succinctly and clearly distil critical issues and draw out forward looking conclusions.
• Excellent conceptualization, analytical and English writing skills; experience in publication of technical reviews/reports in English.
• Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form and to produce reports in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team in an international, multicultural and interdisciplinary environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization
• Excellent oral and writing skills in English. Effective interpersonal and communications skills, especially the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of local languages is an asset

Duration:

• 32 days from the date of signing the contract.

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.

Application Closing Date
22nd January, 2020; 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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.
• Please submit your financial and technical proposal along with the application. Application without these will not be entertained.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.