Jobs at UNICEF

Goal And Objective
Under the supervision of the ESARO Programme Specialist (Climate), the consultant will:

• Assess the inclusiveness or lack thereof of UNICEF’s climate action programming in ESAR, including relevant frameworks and guidelines, capacity and practices.
• Map lessons learned from other UN agencies, INGOs and CSOs that UNICEF can use to inform its climate action programming
• Provide recommendations to ensure UNICEF’s climate action programming in ESAR is inclusive of children and young persons with disabilities.

Provide Details/reference To AWP Areas Covered

• The AWP activity “BMZ/KFW MULTI-SECTORAL CLIMATE RESILIENT HUB” is one of the key areas of implementation for the Climate Resilience Hub. At the same time disability inclusion is highly prioritized and this consultancy will strengthen the programming in that regard.

Activities And Tasks

• The primary task of the consultant is to review UNICEF’s climate action programming in ESAR for its disability inclusiveness, and map lessons learned from other UN agencies, INGOs and CSOs that UNICEF can use to inform its climate action programming. The end goal of the assignment is to produce a technical guidance document for disability inclusive climate action programming in ESAR strengthening capacity of Country offices to plan, implement and monitor disability inclusive climate action programming.

The Methodology Should Include The Following Steps

• Step 1. Desk review. The consultant will review relevant evidence and data on the impact of climate change on youth with disabilities, data (where available), and policy and programme documents provided by country offices.
• Step 2. Data collection and analysis. The consultant will develop a tool to collect feedback from UNICEF country offices, other UN agencies, relevant government counterparts, relevant international development agencies and organizations of persons with disabilities in the countries. The tool will be used to compile feedback from each country to document past and ongoing initiatives, approaches used, opportunities and challenges faced at the country level. The analysis should aim to identify the future climate action needs and areas where support is needed, including how to make them inclusive of and accessible to children and young persons with disabilities.
• Step 3. Good practices and lessons learned. The consultant will identify good/promising practices and lessons learned, if any, as well as the use of innovative approaches and develop case studies to document them.
• Step 4. Present the findings. After sharing the draft report with UNICEF and receiving feedback from the RO, the consultant will develop a PowerPoint presentation, which will be presented to relevant UNICEF colleagues via webinars.

Step 5. Report. The Consultant Will Prepare An ESAR Report Of Maximum 20 Pages, With At Least The Following Sections Included

• Executive summary (2-3 pages)
• Impact of climate change on children and young persons with disabilities in the region and review of the level of progress of countries
• Recommendations to improve policies and frameworks to support child- and disability inclusive climate action programming
• Mapping of UNICEF programmes in climate action and the inclusiveness of children and young persons with disabilities in the region or lack thereof
• Good practice and lessons learned from other organizations
• Successes, challenges and gaps in climate action programming at the country level in view of disability inclusion, in selected countries where children are most at risk according to the Children Climate Risk Index (CCR 2021)
• Recommendations on how to make UNICEF ESAR climate action programming inclusive of children and young persons with disabilities
• Annexes:
  • Acronyms
  • Bibliography
  • Methodology and approach
  • Tools used for data collection
  • List of respondents to the survey and interviewees

The following cross-cutting issues should be kept in mind.

• To what extent do initiatives address gender specific needs and barriers?
• To what extent do initiatives address the specific needs and barriers of children and young persons with different disabilities?
• To what extent are initiatives specific to a particular country context (HIC, LMIC, LIC, humanitarian, emergency…), needs and available resources?
• To what extent has COVID-19 accelerated/frozen/given new opportunity to climate action programming for children and young persons with disabilities?

Work Relationships

• The consultant will report to the Programme Specialist (Climate) at ESARO with regular virtual meetings with relevant colleagues including the Disability Inclusion team at ESARO. The consultant will engage also directly with COs, government counterparts, international development agencies and OPDs when collecting country information.

Outputs/Deliverables

• The Inception Report will describe the strategic directions of the work, the methodology to be followed, the different steps to deliver the expected results, potential limitations, the framework/tools for information collection and analysis, and the detailed timetable that the consultant will use to deliver the main results of the study.
• The main findings of the survey/interviews with COs, government counterparts and stakeholders on the level of progress of climate action programming and initiatives at national levels according to the analysis grid used and the good practices identified.
• The report, the final deliverable, will consist of all the sections listed above. The consultant will present this work at a regional webinar to be scheduled.

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

• Advanced degree in environmental, earth science or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years relevant professional experience, experience working in issues relating to climate action, disability, social inclusion and/or related fields in developing country contexts.
• Strong experience in research, program management, monitoring and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and previous experience communicating with partners at different levels.
• Demonstrated ability in work planning and report preparation.
• Demonstrated skills in professional high-quality writing in English.
• Experience working in the Eastern and Southern Africa region highly desirable.
• Previous experience working with UNICEF is an asset.
• Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of:
  • Care
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Trust
  • Accountability
  • Sustainability

Competencies

• 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
• Excellent communication skills in English.

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How can you make a difference?
Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primary, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end results.

Policy, procedures, and strategies

• As functional focal point, accountable for the correct and consistent application of policies and procedures in the assigned administrative functions through providing guidance and support to the country office or sub-office where applicable.
• Contribute to strategic planning and monitoring of administrative matters at country/sub-country level as necessary. Provides practical input on implementation of administrative guidelines, in close coordination with the head of the office, operation staff/ supervisor.
• Support the supervisor and the head of the office and update staff on administrative policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Implement the appropriate application and interpretation of administrative rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Brief and assist arriving and departing staff on basic administrative procedures and requirements.
• Make specific recommendations on improving systems and internal controls, planning, restructuring, and resolving sensitive issues, considering the prevailing conditions in the locality.
• Keep the supervisor abreast of potential problem areas and identify and recommend solutions. Prepares reports on administrative matters as required.
• Provide administrative support and services to sub-country (zone) offices and out-postings, where applicable, including preparation and funding of service contracts, preparations of PGMs for all administrative supplies, and guidance on administrative procedures.
• Undertake missions to field locations to review administrative arrangements and make appropriate recommendations where applicable.
• Administrative support and services
• Undertake delivery and improvement in administrative support and office services, including transport services, vehicle use and maintenance, and conference and travel arrangements.
• Support the Inter-Agency Operations Management Team's approaches for enhancing UN common services to attain efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Help negotiate and administer hotel, conference, and service matters with vendors and agencies.
• Travel
• Efficiently manage all travel requests in VISION
• Determine travel expenses for the organization including ticket costs, terminal expenses, daily allowances, and shipment expenses. Prepare appropriate travel authorization.
• To avoid errors, contact the requesting office for clarification or correction of Travel Authorization or Trip Certification.
• Confirm the accuracy of information and adherence to policies while issuing travel authorizations.
• Monitor airline rates submitted by the Travel Management Company utilizing an airline global distribution system.
• Review and analyze the travel route for cost savings while adhering to UN/UNICEF Regulations and preferred carrier agreements.
• When a conflict arises between a traveller’s plans and authorized entitlements, staff members are informed of regulations, rules, and various alternatives for resolution.

Analyze, examine, and investigate all travel claims.
Verify that travel has taken place in accordance with the Travel Authorization by checking the approved itinerary against actual travel:

• Check stopovers, whether official or personal checks, whether official vehicles provided; verify that approved DSA rates are in accordance with ICSC DSA circulars in effect at the time of travel' ensures that personal days have not been included in DSA calculations
• Ensure that the Travel Claim is accompanied by supporting documentation, including the TA, used and unused ticket stubs, boarding pass receipts for authorized expenditures, and, where no receipts are available, an explanation for the expenditure.
• Review any additional expenditures that are not part of the original entitlement, such as hotel overages, airport taxes, official telephone bills, and excess baggage charges, to ensure they fall within the guidelines of UNICEF Administrative Rules and Regulations before submitting for payment
• Deduct travel advance amounts indicated on the original Travel Authorization from the settlement.
• Refer any discrepancies to the claimant for amendment and, upon conformity, submit to the Chief of Section for payment approval.
• Requests refunds of canceled tickets or unused portions of tickets issued by the Travel Management Company. Follow-up on refunds to ensure that all credits due to UNICEF are received in a timely manner.
• Monitor security conditions worldwide through the Personnel Policy and Services Section and security Bulletins to ensure U.N. or appropriate clearances are obtained before releasing Travel Authorization.
• Respond to inquiries regarding UN Regulations and Rules, travel-related administrative issuances, and airline rules. Draft replies to memoranda and letters for the Administrative Manager's signature.
• Provide comprehensive traveller support for Nairobi staff, including ticketing, changes, cancellations, re-booking, refunding, and solutions during travel restrictions, along with unparalleled customer service.
• Maintain timely response to all inquiries from KCO, ESARO, and zonal offices in Nairobi.
• Arrange conference services for both internal and external meetings and events.
• Contract arrangement and control
• Ensure that all administrative transactions and arrangements of contracts comply with the applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Participate in the review of the contractual arrangements related to administrative support (i.e., travel agency, hotel, conference services, courier, ancillary administrative support, etc.) to ensure that the terms and conditions of all contracts are being adhered to by providers of services. Propose to the supervisor any changes that may be required.
• Monitor payments against contractual obligations.
• Partnership, coordination, and collaboration

As required, under the supervisor’s direction, collaborate with other agencies, local authorities, and implementing partners on administrative matters, including information exchange and harmonization.

• Performs any other duties and responsibilities assigned as required.

Oversee the management of transportation services by ensuring a schedule for vehicle use and reviewing reports on petrol usage, mileage, driver overtime, and maintenance services
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• University degree in social sciences, business management, administration, finance, or any other relevant field of discipline.
• A minimum of one year of relevant professional experience in
• 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.

Deadline: 8 Nov 2023