Emergency Officer (AAP), (NO-2), Caracas, Venezuela #127491 (Temporary Appointment) - Tenders Global

Emergency Officer (AAP), (NO-2), Caracas, Venezuela #127491 (Temporary Appointment)

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, protection

How can you make a difference?

Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Head of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, the Emergency Officer (AAP) will be responsible for coordinating and/or supporting the design and implementation of strategies and action plans to scale up AAP (Accountability to Affected Populations)  interventions and processes under the 2023-2026 Country Programme, ensuring that the views and priorities of affected population are incorporated into all stages of the programme cycle and effectively inform the work plans implemented with State organizations, Civil Society and Communities.

Your main responsibilities will be…

  • Ensure the principle of AAP in the Country Office’s planning, monitoring and evaluation processes.
  • Ensure the mainstreaming of the principle of AAP in the programs, as well as in the community approach strategies implemented by the Country Office.
  • Strengthen the collective effort (interagency and interorganizational) for the promotion of the principle of AAP in the interventions of the UNS and its partners in Venezuela.

For more information regarding the specific activities please refer to the complete job profile, Download File Emergency Officer (AAP) NOB.pdf

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

Education: 

  • A university degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in either of law, sociology, anthropology, communication studies/communication for development, psychology and/or related field. 

Experience:

  • A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: accountability to affected populations, social development programme planning, social and behaviour change, public advocacy or another related area.

Language Requirements: 

  • Fluency in Spanish and English working knowledge. 

It will be considered an asset if you have…

  • Relevant experience in an UN system agency or organization is considered. 
  • Knowledge of other official UN languages is considered 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: UNICEF Values

UNICEF core competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) 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.

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.

Remarks:

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.

All selected candidates will 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.

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.

**This post is for a National Officer; therefore, it is available only for nationals of Venezuela**

 

Advertised: 24 Jan 2024 Venezuela Standard Time
Deadline: 04 Feb 2024 Venezuela Standard Time

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