Disability Inclusion and Decent Work Coordinator – Swiss UNYV

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United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) as one of the largest development and humanitarian organisations of the United Nations System, promotes the rights and well-being of children in 190 countries and territories worldwide. UNICEF does whatever it takes to help children survive, thrive and fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.  

 

 

UNICEF in Cambodia works as part of the United Nations system, with the government, civil society and other development partners to fulfil its mandate to promote and protect the rights of children and women. UNICEF’s work is guided by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and core human rights treaties, especially the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.  

The UNICEF / Royal Government of Cambodia five-year country programme 2024-2028 has been developed to advance the realization of children’s rights in Cambodia and aims to foster the growth and potential of all children and adolescents, especially the most vulnerable, by developing, funding, scaling innovative solutions and models into sector policies and children’s programs. It also seeks to enhance national and subnational systems to im-prove the quality, inclusivity, and resilience of infrastructure and services.

 

As Disability Inclusion and Decent Work Coordinator you support UNICEF as follows:

  • Support the cross-sectoral coordination of integrated disability inclusion activities of UNICEF Cambodia;
  • Contribute towards technical support to RGC as part of the TVET social cash transfer programme targeting to include PWD towards formal skills training and decent jobs;
  • Assist UNICEF Cambodia in further advancing the Youth Participation agenda at different (national and sub-national) levels of Cambodia;
  • Etc.

Part of the Talent programme “Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank“, this position is sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid. Find more information in the UNV “Unified Conditions of Service” and the UNV “Entitlement calculator”.

 

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Skills required

For the programme:

  • Swiss nationality;
  • Master’s degree;
  • Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months – max. 24 months);
  • Max. 28 years old at the date of application;
  • Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1);
  • Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector.
  • Driving license for PHRD financed positions.

For this position:

  • Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or similar field, ideally with a focus on Disability Inclusion and/or Decent Jobs Programming;
  • Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in:
    – Disability Inclusion and Decent Jobs programming in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).
    – Working in the field of social protection, integrated cash transfer programmes as well as other UNICEF-related key sectors (health, education, child protection).
    – Working within a complex landscape of stakeholders, including UN, NGOs, donors and Government;
  • Fluency in English is required.

 

Please find more details in the full job description.

 

We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture. 

 

 

Important details regarding your application

Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date:

  • Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on ‘apply’)
  • CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments
  • Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section “documents” in your login area

 

 

Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.  

 

 

Application deadline: 03 September 2024

First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 23 September and 02 October 2025

Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo’s recommendation and a second interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around November.

 

Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel in January or February.

Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the mandatory training. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.

 

Are you interested in the Talent programme “Swiss Youth at the United Nations” and the advertised positions? Do you have specific questions about the process and how to apply? Join us on Microsoft Teams during our Live Q&A sessions on Wednesday, 21 August at 5.00pm or Wednesday, 28 August at 12pm. More information about the sessions via this link.

  

Any questions? Contact Saskia Zaugg and Tanja Andrist, cinfo’s Recruitment Specialists, recruitment@cinfo.ch

 

 

More details

Working hours (%): 80-100%

Type of contract: Volunteer

Duration: 12 months

Education level: Master’s degree

Macro-area: South / East Asia and Pacific

Level of experience: Junior Professional, 1 to 3 years

Area of work Definition: Diversity Management

Area of work: Monitoring and Evaluation, Results-based Management

Area of work: Social Development and Social Protection

Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations

Join date: February 2025

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