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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, dedication
Under the direct supervision of the P4 Program Specialist, PSEA (PSEA Manager) and in close coordination with the UNICEF Chief of Field Services, and the Goma Chief of Field Office, the PSEA Specialist shall provide technical assistance on the development and implementation of the PSEA emergency workplan, the implementation of the victim assistance protocol, the UN protocol on implementing partners as well as strategic support to three field offices: Bunia, Goma and Bukavu.
The PSEA Specialist will work closely with all Programme Sections, Child Protection, HR, PSEA Focal Persons and Supply to strengthen systems for prevention, reporting, and accountability to survivors.
How can you make a difference?
Provide Support to the Strengthening of Response Systems
Support Operationalization of UNICEF Procedure for Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Assessments of Civil Society Organization (CSO) Implementing Partnerships:
Partner Capacity Development, Institutional Development and Technical Support
Support PSEA mainstreaming during planning, policy development and programming
Engagement with and support of affected populations:
Ensure PSEA management and coordination internally and externally at inter-agency level
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, gender, psychology, sociology, international law, public policy, or another relevant social science field.
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in design, implementation and management of protection or GBV programming and PSEA actions, preferably with the UN and/or international NGO.
Experience working in humanitarian contexts.
Familiarity with the latest developments in PSEA, inter-agency PSEA responses and humanitarian cluster systems. Excellent communication skills. Proven ability to work independently under stressful conditions and with good coordination with all partners.
Excellent facilitation, training, networking and advocacy skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
Fluency in French is required. Working knowledge of English is a strong asset. Knowledge of Swahili is considered an asset.
i) Core Values
ii) Core Competencies
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…
(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.
Remarks:
This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is: a role with direct contact with children, works directly with children, is a safeguarding response role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) applies.
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled.
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.
Advertised: W. Central Africa Standard Time
Deadline: W. Central Africa Standard Time
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