Current Vacancies at UNICEF

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Key activities & duties

• Strengthens pre-existing sectoral coordination by maintaining appropriate links and dialogue with national and local authorities, local civil society and other relevant actors, respecting their respective mandates and programme priorities. Taking reasonable measures to proactively engage with and support local NGOs to participate in cluster coordination and at each phase of the Humanitarian Programme Cycle. Manages the cluster coordination team. 
• Convenes and facilitate regular Nutrition Cluster meetings, ensuring that discussions are participatory and results oriented. Provides strategic leadership to sub-national clusters. Leads efforts to undertake gap analysis, priority setting reinforcing the complementarity of partner actions by avoiding duplication and gaps. Participates in reviews of coordination mechanisms and their adaptation over time to reflect the evolving crisis and the capacities of local actors. Promotes/supports training and capacity building of nutrition sector personnel, of partners and national authorities 
• Contribute effectively to inter-cluster coordination forums and cooperate with other clusters, Government counterparts, and relevant authorities (as appropriate) in planning, coordination, and operational activities.  
• Coordinates the development of strategic response plan for the nutrition sector in consultation with government, cluster partners and donors. Establishes the setting up of Strategic Advisory Group. Leads the development of nutrition cluster strategic response plan for HRP and workplan. Facilitates the defining of key priorities for the cluster (programmatic, geographic and population, supports mapping of 4W matrix, and facilitates partner engagements to cover any gaps among the priorities. Develops advocacy strategy for the nutrition sector. 
• Ensures the timely planning and undertaking of needs assessments and analysis to inform appropriate and equitable response to minimize the risk and alleviate the impacts of disasters on affected population. Ensures the development and implementation of needs assessment plan. Facilitates agreement on standard assessment tools and methods for nutrition assessments. Ensures assessment results are analysed, synthesized and shared timely for effective response. Creates a system for cluster to vet and validate assessments, train partners on assessment skills and methods and maintain database of assessments. Ensures the nutrition sector is well represented in intersectoral needs assessments including Initial Needs Assessments. Ensure systems are in place for analysis and triangulation of data from multiple sources including administrative data, and data on key determinants of malnutrition that is collected by other sectors 
• Leads the nutrition cluster resource mobilization efforts, including through active collaboration with pooled fund mechanisms (HRF) where they exist, and regular engagement with UN agencies and donors. Ensures an agreed costing standards are adapted by cluster partners. Develops the nutrition cluster collective budget for a humanitarian response plan. Compile the overall funding levels and gaps and share with stakeholders. Ensures transparent selection process of selecting partners for pooled fund opportunities. Supports and cooperates with partners on common issues such as supply management, human resources, etc. 
• Advocates with HCT and other platforms for allocation of resources for nutrition preparedness, response and recovery actions. Represents the interests of the Nutrition Cluster in discussions with stakeholders on priorities, resource mobilization and advocacy. Taking additional steps to ensure that the resource mobilization and advocacy efforts fairly represents and benefits NGOs as well as the UN agencies in support of the agreed nutrition cluster strategy 
• Ensure appropriate mechanisms are in place to allow timely monitoring of the implementation of the humanitarian response actions, including accountability to affected population. Ensures the development of monitoring and evaluation framework. Ensures availability of the latest country specific technical guidance for the nutrition cluster members. Develops regular reporting system for nutrition cluster aligned with the national systems as well as the humanitarian reporting requirements 
• Ensuring adequate reporting and effective information sharing, reflecting the agreed minimum standards are in place and that all partners contribute on a regular basis to enable appropriate monitoring and evaluation and review the impact of the cluster activities and progress against the strategic Nutrition Cluster objectives 
• Ensure minimum preparedness actions are determined and appropriate plans and resources are in place for early response against anticipated humanitarian emergencies. 
• Ensure adequate contingency planning and preparedness for new emergencies and seasonal adaptation of responses that reflect the actual and potential to scale-up capacities of all partners (local and international) 
• Ensure protection, disability and early recovery are mainstreamed and awareness of the different needs and capacities of women, girls, boys and men of all ages, people with disabilities, and other diversity characteristics such as ethnicity and religion are informing what we do, how we do it and with whom to promote meaningful access, safety and dignity in all phases of the nutrition sector response 
• Coordinate and support operational peer reviews, evaluations, and real-time learning/evaluation actions for the nutrition sector. 
• Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively accomplished 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• Advanced university degree in Public Health and Nutrition, Child Development, Water Sanitation, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines. 

Work Experience- 

• Five years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of technical cooperation programmes related to Health and Nutrition. Professional work experience in a managerial position, or a technical expert position in child survival & development, health and nutrition care. 
• Developing country work experience (for IP) or field work experience (for NO)  
• Background/familiarity with Emergency. Work experience on cluster coordination at national or sub-national level 

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Purpose

The purpose of this external announcement is to attract suitable Integrated Outbreak Analytics Cell Manager candidates interested in working in any of the countries within UNICEF's East and Southern Africa region to respond to Ebola outbreaks for the next 36 months

Key activities & duties

Support the IOA MoH leadership to manage IOA Cell

• Bring together partners and collaborators, facilitate discussions, meetings and presentations as required
• Support on the identification of key IOA themes and studies over time
• When/if required support the development of an IOA workplan within the Ebola response strategy
• Support the tracking and development of IOA studies with different partners
• Work with MoH to ensure IOA cell can be sustainable as /if requested

Provide technical guidance to MoH and partners on key questions for IOA

• to support understanding of outbreak dynamics and identify and support on appropriate methods to collect and analyse data to answer questions
• review routine data from response pillars (case, surveillance, ETU, and others); continuity of care (use of healthcare services) and context (community; healthcare worker) to monitor trends in outbreak, impacts of the outbreak and response and communities’ perceptions and practice over time to identify questions for further investigation
• provide training and technical guidance to MoH and partners on IOA approaches and methods (in person, online, tools etc)

Support on data analytics (social epidemiological, statistics, R) based on data types and study questions

• Conduct routine analyses of social epidemiological data (qualitative, quantitative)
• Contribute to reflections around data analytics within other specialisations (data science, modelling, anthropology etc)

Ensure that studies are robust and of quality through support to data collection (tools, methods) and analyses

• Regularly accompany and support MoH and field teams in different locations to review and adapt data collection methods/tools to ensure they are usable and provide quality data for analysis

Support the monitoring of evidence use across response pillars and actors over time

• Contribute to systematic review of IOA presentations, use of evidence (co-development) and ensure that this is being documented and tracked by MoH
• Support all IOA partners to ensure that results are presented in ways which are usable and used and that recommendations are documented across all pillars, response actors and support the MoH to identify the best mechanisms for doing so.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education

Required  

• Advanced (master’s degree) university qualification in relevant field (social epidemiology, epidemiology, operational social sciences health research, public health) 

Asset 

• Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement Integrated Outbreak Analytics and operational research/ evidence use . 
•  Working in data science (R, SPSS) 

Work Experience

• 8 years of progressively responsible professional work field-based (operational) experience at national and international levels working in humanitarian settings including in public health emergencies. 
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex scientific content for multiple audiences   
• Demonstrated ability to develop capacity building tools 
• The individual should be highly proficient in a range of PC/web applications, including but not limited to: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, NVivo/Atlas Ti, Epi Info  
• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills 

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Key activities & duties

• Advise chief CSD on any revision of the UNICEF EVD Response Plan as well as strengthen routine health system for the continuation of life saving critical interventions for the children and women. 
• Work with all units in the UNICEF Country office – WASH, communication, protection, education, supply to adjust, as relevant, the EVD contingency plan and monitor the implementation of key activities. Analyse data by age and sex (children and adult, male/female) by geographical area to refine programme/operational interventions focusing on children and women. 
• Attend the national coordination mechanisms with focus on NTF and its coordination committee, as well as UN/HDP coordination meetings. Document and communicate key issues to Chief CSD and other relevant units in the office, highlighting those of relevance to UNICEF and follow up on actions requiring UNICEF attention.  
• Participate in rapid needs assessments and conduct joint with MoH and WHO field visits and assess response effectiveness with relevant sector/partners.  
• Identify bottlenecks hindering the delivery of critical life-saving interventions under the EVD Contingency Plan and the delivery of Essential Package of Health Services (EPHS) in Ebola contexts. Suggest alternative options/solutions for addressing implementation bottlenecks to the Chief CSD. 
• Provide technical support to UNICEF field office staff and partners including contributing to the development of or sharing relevant standards, protocols, guidelines and training materials for EVD response.    
• Maintain the information management system for EVD response established by the – action tracker, dedicated space on share-point. Support the organization of internal coordination, communication and reporting requirements to MOH/WHO, UNICEF, donors.  
• Support UNICEF information products related to the response including situation reports.  
• In close consultation with the M&E team, contribute to the office M&E mechanism, including performance results tracking.  Among others, monitor the coverage of UNICEF-supported interventions among the affected population and share information for internal communication and external coordination. 
• Help draft funding appeals, donor reports and project proposals related to the Ebola outbreak response. 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• Advanced university degree in public health field. 

Work Experience- 

• 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in planning and implementing emergency programmes with either the UN, IO, and/or NGO. Preferably experience in controlling outbreaks of EVD and/or other VHFs. 
• Innovative and resourceful mindset to make solutions work in adverse conditions 
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and flexible approach in undertaking his assignment within a rapidly changing environment.   
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and team spirit 
• Good report writing skills 
• Fluency in English (verbal and written). Good written and spoken skills in the language of the humanitarian operation and knowledge of another UN language an asset.

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How can you make a difference?

Key activities & duties

• Provide response support and coordination at the district level for UNICEF supported pillars of Ebola response:
  • Represent UNICEF at the district level in all response planned engagements with feedback to UNICEF head office.
  • Facilitate the distribution and optimal use of UNICEF donated supplies to the district while supporting end-user monitoring.
  • Actively participate in the district coordination meetings including; DTF, partners coordination and other pillar meetings
  • Ensure timely reporting (weekly) on supplies and response progress at the district, facility and community.
  • Supporting and working with the district Inventory officers to prepare supplies requests timely and accurately .
  • Providing support on community related trainings, community dialogues, and follow up by district, health facility and community level leaders.
  • Undertaking field visits to health facilities and communities to provide onsite technical support in reporting, community engagement and supplies management.
  • Participate in UNICEF Ebola task force meetings as when scheduled
• Provide technical support to DTF in preparations and development of response plans and workplans
  • Support DTF in development of activity and implementation plans
  • Participation in the planning and implementation of key interventions
  • Participating in planned joint monitoring of the response across the pillars
• Working closely with District Health and WASH officers and other WASH/IPC pillar teams in the affected areas to conduct IPC needs assessment in the HCFs and communities at risk, including for enforcement of the Public Health Act (PHA)
• Support timely data collection and reporting at community, health facility and district level
  • Weekly reporting on numbers of beneficiaries reached and supplies utilization
  • Support daily, weekly and monthly data capture and reporting to UNICEF on the progress of outbreak response.
  •  Support the use and reporting by use of established tools like U-report, Mtrac, Godata
• Support follow-up and share information on implementation of all UNICEF supported pillars (RCCE, IPC/WASH in institutions and community, case management, surveillance etc).
• Work with the DTF/DHT to map out hot-spot villages/sub-counties with higher levels of infection and share for joint support
• Document best practices, lessons learned and gaps, human interests stories and share with UNICEF on monthly basis for funding use.
• Monitor, document and share with UNICEF progress and continuity of essential health services amidst the Ebola outbreak in the assigned district

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• An advanced university degree in Public Health and related fields

Work Experience- 

• A minimum of five years of work experience with focus on health emergencies/disease outbreaks and Infection Prevention and Control.
• Experience working in emergency response an advantage.

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How can you make a difference?

Key activities & duties

• Under the framework of national and district surveillance/laboratory pillar, provide support to Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and DHMTs for case detection/referral, and community contact tracing and follow up in affected districts.  
• Provide real time technical support and advice to the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in responding to urgent emerging issues relating to the EVD to ensure  effective, timely and quality response as may be required 
• Based on the identified needs, and in coordination with other UNICEF’s relevant sections  – particularly CSD, C4D , Child Protection, and implementing partners, develop and implement strategies and plans to: 
• Reach affected populations/communities with culturally appropriate and gender sensitive interventions to mitigate transmission and reduce health risks with reference to both physical and behavioral aspects, through effective contact tracing/case detection and follow up of Ebola case contacts to ensure early detection and referral in affected communities  
• In collaboration with MOHS, WHO and other partners develop a simplified user friendly implementation and monitoring plan/protocol to follow up and report regularly on the status of listed contacts within 21 days of exposure 
• Undertake any other related responsibility as may be required by the EPI/Health Specialist, Chief of CSD and/or the country office senior management. 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• Advanced university degree in Public Health with specialization in Epidemiology or equivalent experience in control of viral hemorrhagic fever or diseases outbreak response. 

Work Experience- 

• A minimum of 5 years of experience with either the UN, and/or emergency health NGOs. 
• Working experience in West Africa, or previously Ebola affected African countries preferred, although not essential.   
• Excellent planning and coordination skills, with proven ability to work within a team setting, with multiple stakeholders and in a multi-cultural working environment. 
• Experience working in emergency response an advantage.

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Key activities & duties

The GBViE Specialist will be responsible for providing high quality technical guidance to enhance GBViE prevention, risk mitigation and responses across EVD response. S/he will also work to improve efforts to address PSEA including strengthening SEA reporting channels and CBCMs and scaling up survivor assistance.

Provide strategic and technical support to strengthen GBV services within current EVD response to meet the needs of women and children.

• Review UNICEF’s existing Child Protection programming in the assigned country and provide technical guidance and trainings to strengthen GBV responses among existing child protection partners.
• In locations affected by EVD, develop partnerships to provide specialized GBV programming in areas with limited or no GBV services for women and girls.
• Provide technical support to make necessary adaptations to Child Protection services based on the Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC) and public health measures required.
• Work with existing coordination mechanisms to strengthen referrals between health, GBV and Child Protection providers in EVD affected locations.
• Work with new and existing partners to ensure that all programming is implemented in line with the CCCs under Child Protection including commitments on GBViE prevention, response and risk mitigation.
• Work with GBV and PSEA actors to ensure that SEA- and GBV-related complaints received through CBCMs are connected to services.

Work closely with priority UNICEF sectors and clusters to develop plans to integrate GBV/SEA risk mitigation measures across programming in line with the Interagency Minimum Standards and the IASC GBV Guidelines.

• Review UNICEF’s EVD response plan and provide guidance to strengthen GBV/SEA integration across key pillars.
• In collaboration with UNICEF Country offices, PSEA Specialist and Child Protection team, work closely with the UNICEF sectors involved in the EVD response to orient them on GBV risk mitigation and develop plans to integrate key GBV/SEA risk mitigation measures to be implemented.
• Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, specifically the District Local Governments and District Hospital Teams in the district, NGO partners UN agencies to implement appropriate measures to address GBV risks in the EVD response.
• Develop and roll out basic training package for EVD first responders, existing and potential implementing partners on psychological first aid, safe and ethical GBV referrals, GBV risk mitigation basics, and PSEA.
• Support Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) team and Child Protection section to integrate GBV/SEA prevention and risk mitigation messages in ongoing RCCE interventions.
• Work with the UNICEF sections and clusters to ensure GBV/SEA risk mitigation is adequately integrated across all UNICEF’s work on the EVD response.
• Train those engaged on RCCE, such as community-based groups, local women’s groups, community mobilisers, and volunteers, on GBV and PSEA core concepts and guiding principles, safe and ethical consultations, and GBV referral pathways

Support innovation and knowledge management through systematic collection of country programme experience and the provision of GBV-related technical support.

• Identify, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders on GBV and PSEA in EVD preparedness and response
• Provide updates and briefings o for the zonal office, country office and other target audiences  to ensure understanding and prioritization of programming to address GBV within the EVD context in assigned country.
• Apply innovative approaches and promote good practices to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results for GBV and PSEA in the EVD context.
• Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of key stakeholders.
• Promote the inclusion of GBViE and PSEA into resource mobilization efforts, reports, proposals, ToRs, humanitarian appeal processes, advocacy materials and other relevant documents, as required
• Provide technical support and guidance on the development and/or implementation of relevant UNICEF programming strategy documents, policy documents and advocacy to address need of women and children within the EVD response.
• Prepare required programme materials and reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.

Strengthen coordination, networking and partnership building on GBViE and PSEA internally and at the inter-agency level.

• Regularly represent UNICEF in coordination forums at national, sub-national and district level including GBV sub-cluster and PSEA Taskforce and provide updates on UNICEF's response, partnership and programming priorities.
• In coordination with the PSEA Specialist and inter-agency PSEA taskforce, support the strengthening of safe and accessible reporting channels in districts affected by EVD including identification and training of focal points at treatment centes, health facilities, and in child protection services etc. 
• Liaise with UNICEF Child Protection section and other sections such as WASH, Health, Education, Nutrition, to ensure GBV prevention and response is increasingly addressed as a cross-cutting issue, in line with the IASC GBV Guidelines, and is monitored accordingly.
• Build and sustain close working partnerships with government counterparts at district level through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results on GBV and PSEA in the EVD response.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education

• Advanced university degree or equivalent in public health, the social sciences or other relevant field related to GBViE in emergency programming.
• A first-level university degree with relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree plus an additional 2 years of experience.

Work Experience- 

• A minimum of 5 years of GBViE programming experience with either the UN and/or NGO in emergency settings
• Strong understanding of GBV case management system including care for child survivors, GBV risk mitigation and programming approaches, practices and applications i.e. GBViE Minimum Standards and IASC GBV guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively liaise with people in a wide range of functions in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proven experience of planning and facilitating trainings, workshops and other capacity building modalities.
• Ability to work independently and productively, with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment and independently, and to handle requests or issues as they arise.
• Ability to collect, collate and analyze data in an effective manner and strong writing skills

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Key activities & duties

Support to programme development and planning

• Conduct and update the situation analysis for the development, design and management of child protection in emergencies related programmes/projects in the EVD response. Research and report on development trends (e.g. economic, social, health) and data for use in programme development, management, monitoring, evaluation and delivery of results.
• Contribute to the development and establishment of sectoral programme goals, objectives, strategies, and results-based planning through research, analysis and reporting of child protection, and other related information for development planning and priority and goal setting.
• Provide child protection in emergencies technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing and administering a variety of technical, programme, operational, and administrative transactions, preparing related materials and documentations, and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support programme planning, results-based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluating of results.
• Prepare required programme documentations, materials and data to facilitate the programme review and approval process
• Provide technical support and guidance on the development and/or implementation of relevant UNICEF programming strategy documents, policy documents and advocacy to address child protection in emergencies (within the EVD response).

  Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

• Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and partners to discuss implementation issues, provide solutions, recommendations and/or to alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level interventions and/or decisions. Keep records of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the evidence-based formulation design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of CPiE programmes to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of programmes and accomplishment of programme goals and objectives in the EVD context.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programmes/projects, and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of programme management.
• Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verifying compliance with approved allocations, organizational rules, regulations, procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on critical issues and findings to ensure timely resolution by management and stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.
• Prepare regular and mandated sectoral programme/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.
• Coordinate the collection of data, assessment, and analysis on MHPSS needs among populations in the affected districts with an aim to inform project development and implementation.

   Technical and operational support to programme implementation

• Conduct regular programme field visits, surveys, assessments, service mappings and exchange information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support on CPiE in the EVD context. Take appropriate action to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
• Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, specifically the District Local Governments and, NGO partners UN agencies and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices in CPiE to support programme implementation.
• Support implementation UNICEF’s CPiE programming in accordance with the UNICEF Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action and national and international humanitarian standards.
• Work with UNICEF staff and partners to ensure quality programmatic delivery and improved CPiE response services for case management  and alternative care for children separated from their caregivers or families due to EVD.

  Networking and partnership building

• Build and sustain close working partnerships with government counterparts at district level through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results on CPiE in the EVD response.
• Participate in inter-agency meetings/events on programming to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on operational planning and preparation of child protection programmes/projects, and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF’s position and strategies.
• Draft communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for child protection programmes for the EVD response.
• Regularly represent UNICEF in coordination forums at sub-national and district level including GBV sub-cluster and provide updates on UNICEF's CPiE response, partnership and programming priorities.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

• Identify, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders on child protection in EVD preparedness and response
• Provide updates and briefings on CPiE for the zonal office, country office and other target audiences  to ensure understanding and prioritization of programming to address CPiE within the EVD context in the assigned country.
• Apply innovative approaches and promote good practices to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results for CP in the EVD context.
• Research and report on best and cutting-edge practices for development planning of knowledge products
• Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients and stakeholders

Impact of Result

• The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Child Protection Officer (CPiE) to programme preparation, planning and implementation, contributes to the achievement of sustainable results to create a protective environment for women and children against harm and all forms of violence, and ensures their survival, development and well-being in society.
• This will result in strengthened UNICEF capacity for addressing prevention and risk mitigation across the humanitarian system and supporting increased access to survivor-centred services.
• Success in child protection in emergencies programmes and projects in turn contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for women and children that promotes greater social equality in the country.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field.

Work Experience- 

• A minimum of two years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection related areas is required.
• Experience working in emergency response an advantage.
• Relevant experience in programme development in child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

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How can you make a difference?

Their roles will be responsible for the overall operationalization of UNICEF’s one of ESARO countries response to the Ebola outbreak ensuring overall efficiency, effectiveness and delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF’s Core Commitment for Children in Emergencies (CCCs) and national and international humanitarian standards. 

Key activities & duties

• Effective management of UNICEF presence, staff and assets (including financial resources) in the Area of Responsibility 
• Continuous, effective and strategic coordination, communication, consultation and liaison are maintained with Government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and allies in support of the special needs of children and women affected by emergency situations within the framework of the cluster approach and based on the Core Commitment for Children. Representation of UNICE in key coordination forum and provision of updates to Ebola coordinator  
• In alignment with the national EVD plan, the field coordinator will ensure implementation of local plans of actions;  in addition, they will ensure compliance and coordination of all pillars with the plans.  
• Technical advice on emergencies and programme management related to implementation of EVD emergency preparedness measures are effectively provided ensuring a gender lens is adopted as well as ensuring a stronger integration and convergence of the interventions to improve impact and cost effectiveness. 
• Emergency preparedness and response, and a consistent flow of information of the humanitarian situation are effectively coordinated within the office.  Management is kept informed of humanitarian developments in relevant policies, situation developments, potential threats and opportunities/issues in the country. 
• Needs assessment is effectively conducted to determine priorities and an appropriate intervention. 
• Timely delivery of assistance and supplies is provided, urgent staffing requirements are identified, and the appropriate use of UNICEF resources is monitored for effective project delivery. 
• Timely provision of field updates during EMT meetings and through Situation reports  

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: public health, nutrition, social sciences, public administration, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines. Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.
• A first level university degree may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree, with an additional 2 years of relevant experience. 

Work Experience- 

• A 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration. 

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How can you make a difference?

Key activities & duties

• Assists the Representative in the EVD emergency operations oversight and program management to ensure that the planning, funding, budget, management, reporting, and field presence coordination are managed efficiently and effectively with clear accountabilities. Provide advice and elevates issues related to the EVD response to the CO Snr Management for decision making as required.   
• Leads the assigned UNICEF office Ebola response efforts in ensure prompt and coordinated UNICEF response in line with the assigned Country office EVD response plan. 
• Liaises with key stakeholders from Ministry of Health, WHO and other line ministries to ensure alignment to and contribution of UNICEF response to Government /WHO led plans.  
• Maintains continuous, effective and strategic coordination, communication, consultation and liaison with Government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and allies to appeal for multisector aid for children and women with focus on the special needs resulting from the EVD emergency situation developments.  
• Identifies implementing/operational partners and establishes implementing arrangements, including swift development of quality Humanitarian Programme Documents (HPDs) and budgets supporting EVD emergency response. Ensures that the UNICEF support is effectively provided to the government with respect to sectoral coordination aligned with cluster approaches and based on the CCC for children in emergencies. 
• Represents UNICEF in humanitarian forums at the strategic level and keeps management informed of all humanitarian developments, including situation developments, potential threats and opportunities/issues in partnership. 
• Ensures proper visibility of UNICEF contributions in various coordination forums at national and sub-national/district level.  
• Supervises and provide guidance to district liaison officers and ensure adequate UNICEF participation in coordination efforts at national and sub-national level.  
• In collaboration with key UNICEF country offices in ESARO colleagues and the ETF, provide quality review and guidance to the development/ adjustment of UNICEF EVD response plans, including discussing and identifying opportunities for integrated/cross-sectorial interventions. Establishes longer-term requirements of the emergency operation/interventions.  
• Support the planning and development of more regular operational and staffing needs, including surge capacity.  
• Assesses local conditions resulting from the emergency situation affecting children and their families in the country. Leads and/or participates in needs assessment missions in collaboration with other partners to determine priorities and an appropriate intervention by UNICEF. Coordinates with CO Sections Chiefs and/or Emergency focal points to support the overall analysis of sectorial needs and advises COs on priorities, strategies and standards to address response needs and activities. 
• Ensures quality review of inputs for humanitarian appeals and updates related to emergencies as well as the development of quality project proposals for the EVD emergency response. Works with program sections and senior management to mobilize donor response funding.  
• Provide oversight and quality review of donor reports and human-interest stories related to the EVD humanitarian response. Plan and organize donor missions  
• Participates in UN Country team emergency response efforts, as required, and contributes to assessing the crisis and humanitarian situation in the country with special regard to the survival, protection and wellbeing of children, adolescents and women. 
• Participates in telecons, and media communication on Ebola (as needed) 
• Coordinated with the different sections within UNICEF and ensure integrated sector response to the need of the children  
• Provide capacity building and orientation of staff on EVD preparedness and response 

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

 Education

• Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines. Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.

Work Experience

• Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration.
• Field level experience in emergency response with UNICEF.
• Experience in responding to Ebola outbreaks is preferred. Specialized training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable.  

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Key activities & duties

• Coordination with district WASH and Health Officers, to support and conduct WASH needs assessment/gap analysis in the affected institutions and communities as required
• Working closely with other WASH/IPC pillar teams in the affected areas to conduct WASH needs assessment in the HCFs and communities at risk, including enforcement of the Public Health Act (PHA)
• Facilitate and participate in the various platforms at the district (District Task Force, WASH/IPC sub-pillar meetings, Partner meetings etc., to ensure improved coordination and collaboration in the response
• As required, provide training/mentorship on IPC/WASH to selected/target staff at health care facilities, schools and HCFs and in communities
• Monitor and coordinate the distribution of WASH/IPC supplies to targeted health care facilities and schools
• Work closely with RCCE teams to conduct community engagement to address WASH needs
• Daily reporting to UNIECF ZO and UCO on status, progress, gaps and recommendations on the response, to facilitate timely decision making and response
• Facilitate requisitions for supplies with various District Local Governments needs arise and follow up on last mile distribution and utilization.
• And any other duties assigned by the supervisor, as may be required.

Impact of Result

The support provided by the WASH officer will enable the country office to achieve the WASH-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the country programme document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development, and reduce inequalities in the country.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• University degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Sanitary Engineering or related field Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are a strong asset.

Work Experience- 

• At least 2 years of experience in the relevant areas of water, sanitation and hygiene, water quality, public health, environmental health. Previous experience in Ebola preparedness/response is essential. Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control protocols (WHO, CDC)
• Preferably experience in controlling outbreaks of EVD and/or other VHFs Strong sense of team spirit, diplomacy Ability to build and maintain partnerships across government and NGOs Innovative and resourceful mindset to make solutions work in adverse conditions
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and flexible approach in undertaking his assignment within a rapidly changing environment. Willing to frequently travel within the assigned country.

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The CPiE Specialist (CPiE/MHPSS) supports the implementation of the CP program in the EVD response and will manage, implement, monitor, evaluate and report on progress of child protection in emergencies and mental health and psychosocial support programs/projects as part of the EVD response. 

• Provide technical and operational support to programme development, planning, implementation, monitoring and delivery of results of child protection in emergencies interventions, including mental health and psychosocial support as part of the EVD response.
• Support coordination of child protection and MHPSS partners operating across districts affected by the EVD outbreak.
• Represent UNICEF in the national sub-pillar on MHPSS led by Ministry of Health and support functionality of the sub-pillar.
• Represent UNICEF in regular EVD task force meetings, provide updates on the ongoing CP/MHPSS response, challenges and provide feedback to the CP team.
• In coordination with relevant actors on the ground and partners, strengthen emergency preparedness for child protection and MHPSS in districts at risk of EVD importation.
• Provide technical leadership for child protection and mental health needs assessments including rapid assessments; support partners, including District Local Governments with collecting and generating data and evidence on the worsening protection and mental health situation of children districts affected by the EVD outbreak.
• Build the capacity of District Local Governments and other partners at district and sub-county levels to ensure that child protection in emergencies interventions and mental health and psychosocial services are appropriately and effectively delivered in preparedness, prevention and response interventions.
• Update, develop and ensure quality implementation of CPiE/MHPSS policies, tools, referral pathways, training and support materials for CPiE and MHPSS practitioners to effectively identify needs and respond to the needs and rights of children.
• Provide inputs into regular internal and external reporting requirements related to the CP/MHPSS EVD response.
• Support resource mobilization initiatives for the CPiE/MHPSS response as part of the overall EVD response.
• Knowledge management and documentation of CP/MHPSS interventions in the EVD response.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, social work, sociology, international law, humanitarian assistance or another relevant social science field.

Work Experience- 

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in child protection in emergencies or related fields.
• Experience in managing CPiE including MHPSS interventions in a disease outbreak/EVD context an advantage
• Relevant experience in programme development in child protection and MHPSS related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Experience in social work and in working with government authorities are an advantage.
• Experience in working with local government in strengthening and implementing CPiE/MHPSS response
• Ability to build and maintain partnership with government and NGO partners; experience in coaching and mentoring and capacity strengthening related to CPiE/MHPSS
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and flexible approach in undertaking the assignment within a rapidly changing environment.

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Under the supervision and guidance of the WASH and Health Manager, and in close coordination with the WASH and Health specialists (emergencies) the WASH and Health in Emergencies Specialist. 

• Be the focal point at the assigned UNICEF Country office for UNICEF’s WASH /IPC response and preparedness plans for Ebola outbreak. 
• Familiarize her/himself with the current situation and context, including the extent of the current outbreak, including all SitReps and other relevant reports produced. 
• Attend and represent UNICEF at all relevant Ebola repose coordination meetings including internal UNICEF Ebola task force/coordination meetings, UNICFE Emergency Management Team meetings, National or District level Task Force, WASH sub-pillar, IPC sub-pillar, District Task Force and any other stakeholder/partner meetings as required 
• Prepare WASH/IPC supply plans in line the with UNICEF Ebola Response Plan, and in coordination with the relevant government departments at national and district level and other partners and relevant stakeholders to the Ebola response.    
• Plan coordinate with all relevant UNICEF Sections including Operations and Supply all necessary WASH supplies to be procured, pre-positioned and dispatched to affected districts in line with the supply plan. 
• In close coordination with the Zone Office, and National and District Level Task Force, and partners plan all other WASH interventions as required by the response, including the provision of water and emergency sanitation to health care facilities, ETUs and other sites as required. 
• Support in the preparation of donor proposals in support of the response, and donor updates and reporting as and when required. 
• Closely coordinate with UNICEF Emergency and Field Coordination Team.  
• As required, visit affected/target districts to support field coordination and monitoring of the Ebola WASH/IPC response. 
• Provide any other support as determined by the WASH Manager. 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• Advanced university degree; Maters degree in public health, Environmental Health, Civil & Sanitary Engineering or related field.

Work Experience- 

• At least 5- 8 years of experience in the relevant areas of water, sanitation and hygiene, water quality, public health, environmental health.  
• Previous experience of proving emergency WASH responses in complex environments essential 
• Previous experience in Ebola preparedness/response is strongly advised.  
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control protocols (WHO, CDC) 
• Preferably experience in controlling outbreaks of EVD and/or other VHFs 
• Previous experience of preparing donor proposals, and reporting 
• Previous experience of working closely with, including coordinating different stakeholders and partners including government, united nations agencies, NGOs and private sector 
• Previous UNICEF WASH experience an advantage  

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The successful candidate will be asked to lead on the implementation the following tasks and activities: 

Technical guidance and support 

• Undertake a rapid contextual analysis drawing on existing data and evidence and identify key lessons learnt impacting response/interventions.   

• Review existing UNICEF tools, platforms and partners/vendors that can support collection of social science data, including U-Report. 

• Provide technical advice to enhance standardised approaches to the collection, analysis and use of socio-behavioural data. 

• Provide practical advice and tools to RCCE/AAP/SBC/CEA partners to undertake rapid ethnographic assessments on social norms and beliefs, behaviours, perceptions, power dynamics and political economy. 

• Commission and provide oversight of social science research activities including design and review of research protocols, data collection, analysis, framing and dissemination of operational findings.  

• Contribute to knowledge management aspects to ensure tools, protocols, and methodological expertise are made available to all relevant response partners.  

Capacity-Building 

• Undertake a rapid capacity needs assessment among community engagement partners and develops targeted capacity-building and training initiatives to strengthen applied social science research during the emergency response.  

Partnership 

• Map local and national academic institutions and partners with relevant research expertise.  

• Liaise with agency focal points and strengthen partnerships with main social science stakeholders in the response to ensure the systematic inclusion of social science intelligence in the humanitarian response plan.   

• Facilitate partnerships between operational community engagement agencies and social science expertise to enhance a better understanding of socio-behavioural factors impacting on health seeking, trust and overall reduction of risks.  

Coordination 

• Map and assess the collection and use of socio-behavioural data across the public health response to identify critical evidence, capacity and resource gaps.  

• Support the development of an operationally focused community engagement research agenda which responds to local needs and priorities and strengthens communities' voices in the design and implementation of operational social science research, and coordinate closely with other social science experts of the response to advocate for emerging priorities.  

• Work closely with community engagement partners, Information Managers and available social science expertise to establish effective mechanisms for data sharing and data flow management.  

• Collaborate with M&E experts and the community engagement interagency team (where available) to adapt and implement the M&E framework.  

• Collaborate with social science experts deployed to the response (where available) to advocate and ensure the systematic inclusion of all social science intelligence in the humanitarian response plan.   

• Work closely with the national RCCE/AAP/SBC/CEA Coordinator and commission sub-commission leads to ensure that socio-behavioral research and evidence is underpinning operational and strategic decision-making processes in relation to community engagement and other relevant response pillars. This will mean to assess information needs and data gaps, understand preferred communication channels and formats, and co-develop actionable recommendations with partners and key stakeholders from other response pillars 

 Key Expected Results

The position will be responsible to embed and strengthen the role of operational social science in the design and delivery of the national community engagement plans with the aim to strengthen community-centred approaches in the overall public health response. The position will provide support to the national level leadership of the response (e.g. national RCCE/AAP/SBC/CEA working group), provide technical guidance and strategic directions and contribute to evidence-based decision-making using a variety of information sources including community-level data (e.g. community feedback, social listening, monitoring data) and social science intelligence (operational social science research). She/he will hereby maximize collaboration and complementarity with other social science capacity across the response. 

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

Education-

• An advanced university degree (Master or higher) in one of the following fields is required: social and behavioural science, sociology, anthropology, education, communication or another relevant technical field. 
• Advanced degree (Master or higher) in social sciences related discipline – preferably in applied anthropology or sociology. Other social science degrees may be considered depending on type of emergency response and experience. 
• 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. 

Work Experience- 

• At least 5 years practical experience in community-based public health programs at the national and international level. Some of this time should have been spent in humanitarian crisis responses, including public health emergencies. 
• At least 3 years of experience in low resource settings, including in emergency response settings. 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct operational research in humanitarian crisis and/or public health emergencies. 
• Demonstrated ability to use mixed methods with an emphasis on qualitative research methods and approaches. 
• Proven experience in delivering capacity building and training courses for local teams to produce and use operational social science data.  
• A basic understanding of UNICEF’s core commitments to children in humanitarian action, humanitarian principles, standards, coordination mechanisms, gender and diversity aspects of humanitarian work. 
• Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required. 
• Good written and spoken skills in French and/or Portuguese is an asset. 

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SBCiE/RCCE Coordination for Emergency Preparedness and Response. 

Work in close collaboration with UNICEF, MOH, WHO and other partners to develop and implement the national RCCE strategy and plan for coordinated emergency response: 

• Support and co-lead RCCE coordination platforms (reactivate or establish at national or subnational level if they are not active) to convene RCCE partners and ensure coordination of best practice activities and approaches that are community-centred and data-driven; 
• Provide support to the MOH (or other ministries as relevant) to map partner RCCE activities; 
• Develop and communicate guidance for best practice RCCE implementation. 
• Collaborate with, advise and/or consult partners to design RCCE strategies, including formulation, production and testing materials to ensure engagement and participation of key audiences, and maximum outreach and impact. 
• Provide input into the development of quality and appropriate RCCE communication materials, pre-testing and production of culturally relevant messages and materials for key programmatic areas. 
• Confirm/verify the technical quality, consistency and relevance of RCCE strategies, including materials that are developed, produced and disseminated to target audiences (e.g., individuals, communities, government officials, partners, media etc). 
• Support partners to collect, share and utilise community feedback data including online and offline data; 
• Identify critical gaps in the community feedback and the response and coordinate with partners to undertake social science research as relevant (including secondary data analysis); 
• Coordinate and support provision of capacity support on demand for a range of partners including local NGOs, faith groups, traditional healers, women’s and youth groups; community leaders 
• Provide updates on UNICEF and RCCE pillar activities in different coordination groups at national (and regional/global level as relevant) including other pillars of the response; Incident Management Teams;  
• Engage donors to provide updates, challenges and highlight technical and funding.
• gaps for the RCCE response; 
• Support documentation of UNICEF and the RCCE partner response activities including sharing lessons learned and best practices in real time with stakeholders at national, regional and global level. 

UNICEF SBCiE/RCCE Technical Support 

• Providing technical SBC support to UNICEF staff and partners in the development and appropriate use of RCCE guidelines and tools and guides. 
• Reviewing/providing inputs into Early Warning, Early Action Systems, the Emergency Preparedness Platform and other UNICEF emergency preparedness and response mechanisms 
• Conducting and/or participating in comprehensive SBC situation analyses of social, cultural, economic and political issues in the country/region and assisting in the synthesis of behavioural data and evidence that informs the design of comprehensive and evidence based RCCE interventions in UNICEF emergency programming, consistent with the Country Programme of Cooperation. 
• Participating in budget planning and management of programme funds and prepare financial plan for RCCE initiatives, including through the Humanitarian Action for children (HAC). Monitor/track the use of resources as planned and verify compliance with organizational guidelines, rules and regulations and standards of ethics and transparency. 
• Supporting resource mobilisation activities by drafting RCCE components of funding appeals, donor reports and proposals related to emergencies and monitoring the status of RCCE-related emergency funds. 

Capacity building of UNICEF staff and partners on SBC in emergencies. In collaboration with the Regional Office, Field Offices and relevant sections: 

• Conduct an RCCE/AAP capacity assessment to assess UNICEF, including SBC, capacity for emergency response.   
• Organise/implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders/partners (government and non-government) in RCCE planning, implementation and evaluation in support of programmes/projects including in humanitarian settings. 
• Develop tools, guidelines and training materials and activities to build capacity on SBC for personnel who are involved in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of SBC and RCCE interventions, in support of programme sustainability. 

Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of social and behaviour change interventions in emergency contexts 

• Conduct and/or participate in monitoring exercises, including country programme previews, meetings, intra-action and mid-term/annual reviews to assess/report on efficacy/outcome of RCCE on UNICEF in emergency programming. 
• Provide technical support to partners and staff for the establishment of monitoring mechanisms to collect, analyse and report on RCCE indicators and the development of research/M&E terms of reference, investigative tools and research protocols that can be used to set an evidence base for social and behaviour change.
• Assist in strengthening country office and field office capacity to research, analyse and equitably address the trends and dynamics of the key issues related to socio-cultural and behaviour dynamics in humanitarian context. 
• Assist in monitoring the implementation of key RCCE interventions before, during and after emergencies and then disseminating communication research findings and provide feedback, facilitating knowledge exchanges, on experiences encountered and new methods/innovations to UNICEF programme staff, partners and the broader humanitarian community. 

Advocacy, networking, and partnership building 

• In support of the RCCE Pillar, identify, establish, and maintain partnerships through networking and proactive collaboration with strategic partners, including UN agencies, (I)NGO’s, Faith based groups, academia, social networks, influencers, and other relevant organizations and coordinate their involvement in emergency SBC preparedness and response and RCCE work. 
• Collaborate with internal global/regional communication partners to harmonize, link and/or coordinate messaging and use of multiple media and communication platforms to enhance RCCE outreach.  
• Participate in organizational and/or inter-agency (e.g., UN Emergency Clusters) discussions and planning to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues in the planning and preparation for humanitarian situations, including disease outbreaks prevention and control, representing UNICEF and/or RCCE. 
• Innovation and knowledge management  
• Implement innovative practices, approaches and latest technology through multiple channels and networks for RCCE that are appropriate/available for the CO context and audience. 
• Institutionalize/share best practices and knowledge learned/products with global/local partners and stakeholders to build capacity of practitioners and disseminate these products to key audiences including donors and partners.

 Key Expected Results

• The selected candidates may be deployed to countries/regions responding to emergencies and disasters to proactively assist with Social and Behavior Change (SBC) emergency response across UNICEF programmatic areas as well as mobilize partner agencies, families and communities in mitigating disasters’ negative impact by limiting any additional loss of lives or health deterioration through unhealthy behaviors that may breed disease or cause physical or psycho-social harm, especially to children and women.  
• The selected candidates will also lead to positive collective action and informed demand among affected communities for emergency assistance, supplies and services through communication and engagement, as well as the empowerment and participation of stakeholders, communities, children, civil society partners, and government counterparts that eventually will promote measurable SBC. All of these will contribute to protecting and promoting the well-being and supporting resilience of children, women and their families when disaster strikes. 

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

Education-

• An advanced university degree (Master or higher) in one of the following fields is required: social and behavioural science, sociology, anthropology, education or another relevant technical field. 
• *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. 

Work Experience- 

• At least 5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public health, social sciences; development; strategic communications; or another related area preferably with a focus on emergency. 
• Strong technical knowledge and previous experience in development and implementation of SBC or RCCE approaches. 
• Experience in SBC/RCCE coordination in humanitarian responses with governments, UN and partners. 
• Demonstrated technical skills in collection, review and utilisation of community feedback and social and behavioural data and communication of key findings and recommendations to a range of audiences. 
• Proven skills in communication, data-driven planning and monitoring of social and behaviour change processes and results. 
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. 
• A strong understanding of UNICEF’s core commitments to children in humanitarian action, humanitarian principles, standards, coordination mechanisms, gender and diversity aspects of humanitarian work. 

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SBC Technical and Operational Support for emergency preparedness and response 

Supports strategy design, planning and implementation of SBC activities for emergency preparedness and response with a focus on social listening, in close collaboration and coordination with field operations, programme and other relevant sections by:  

• Develop UNICEF/national social media monitoring and rumour management action plan, taking into consideration all emergency response initiatives undertaken by UNICEF and other partners in the region/country, including Social Media content production and dissemination, U-Report chatbots, polls and counselling hubs, Internet of Good Things. 
• In the context of the action plan, adapting the CO RCCE M&E framework to include online emergency tracking dashboard with the aim to integrate information from various channels, most common rumours and identify additional segments to be developed for social media monitoring in a given country. 
• Analyzing the information collected through the digital platforms used by UNICEF COs, such as U-Report or Internet of Good Things (IoGT), - launched in the country to identify the most common source of information and assess the level of correct information of users. 
• Producing monthly or more frequent reports highlighting key issues, topics, concerns raised and addressed online providing recommendations for better engagement. 
• Contributing to content to the various reporting requirements including but not limited to Situation Reports, weekly updates to HQ, and any other reporting needs related to RCCE response focusing on the social media monitoring dimension. 
• In collaboration with the Regional Office (ESARO) identifying and engaging country fact-checkers institutions and social media influencers in SBC and RCCE interventions. 
• Participating in budget planning and management of programme funds and prepare financial plan for RCCE and social listening initiatives. 
• Reviewing/providing inputs into Early Warning Early Action Systems and other UNICEF emergency preparedness mechanisms. 

Capacity building of UNICEF staff and partners on SBC and social listening in emergencies 

In collaboration with the Regional Office, Field Offices and relevant sections: 

• Organize/implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of stakeholders/partners (government and non-government) in social listening and rumour management planning, implementation and evaluation in support of programmes/projects including in humanitarian settings. 
• Develop tools, guidelines and training materials and activities to build capacity on social listening and rumour management for personnel who are involved in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of SBC and RCCE interventions, in support of programme sustainability. 
• Facilitate capacity building of UNICEF staff and partners on social listening and rumour management interventions in emergency preparedness, response and recovery. 
• Organise webinars to reinforce capacity of CO colleagues and their counterparts on SBC online content development/adaptation and rumour management. 

RCCE coordination and implementation in emergency/humanitarian settings 

• Collaborate with, advise and/or consult internal and external partners to design RCCE strategies, including formulation, production and testing materials to organise SBC digital engagement interventions to promote digital literacy and adoption of healthy behaviours of key audiences online, and maximum outreach and impact on SBC, including in humanitarian response. 
• Guide the development of quality and appropriate RCCE online communication materials, including social media packages, pre-testing and production of culturally relevant messages and materials for key programmatic areas. 

Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of social listening and rumour tracking in emergency contexts 

• Conduct and/or participate in monitoring exercises, including country programme previews, meetings and mid-term/annual reviews to assess/report on efficacy/outcome of social listening and rumour tracking as part of UNICEF emergency programme response. 
• Provide technical support to partners and staff for the establishment of monitoring mechanisms to collect, analyse and report on social listening and rumour tracking that can be used to set an evidence base for social and behaviour change. 
• Assist in monitoring the implementation of key social listening and rumour tracking interventions before, during and after emergencies and then disseminating communication research findings and provide feedback, facilitating knowledge exchanges, on experiences encountered and new methods/innovations to UNICEF programme staff, partners and the broader humanitarian community. 

Advocacy, networking, and partnership building 

• Identify, establish, and maintain partnerships through networking and proactive collaboration with strategic partners, including UN agencies, fact-checkers institutions, media outlets, (I)NGO’s, Faith based groups, academia, social networks, influencers, and other relevant organizations and coordinate their involvement in social listening and rumour monitoring as part of emergency SBC preparedness and response and RCCE work. 
• Collaborate with internal global/regional communication partners to harmonize, link and/or coordinate messaging and use of online media and communication platforms to enhance social listening and rumour tracking. Participate in organizational and/or inter-agency (e.g., UN Emergency Clusters) discussions and planning to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues in the planning and preparation on social listening and rumour tracking mechanisms’ establishment in humanitarian situations, including disease outbreaks prevention and control. 
• Innovation and knowledge management  
• Implement innovative practices, approaches and latest technology on online media and social/digital platforms and networks for social listening and rumour tracking that are appropriate/available for the CO context and audience. 
• Institutionalize/share best practices and knowledge learned/products with global/local partners and stakeholders to build capacity of practitioners and disseminate these products to key audiences including donors and partners. 

 Key Expected Results

• The selected candidates may be deployed to disaster hit countries/regions to proactively assist with SBC emergency response across UNICEF programmatic areas as well as mobilize partner agencies, families and communities in mitigating disasters’ negative impact by limiting any additional loss of lives or health deterioration through inappropriate behaviors that may breed disease or cause physical or psycho-social harm, especially to children and women.
• The selected candidates will lead to positive collective action and informed demand among affected communities for emergency assistance, supplies and services through communication and engagement, as well as the empowerment and participation of stakeholders, communities, children, civil society partners, and government counterparts that eventually will promote measurable social and behavior change. All of these will contribute to protecting and promoting the well-being and supporting resilience of children, women and their families when disaster strikes. 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• An advanced university degree (Master or higher) in one of the following fields is required: social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, education, communication or another relevant technical field. 
• 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 (for P2/NOB and P3/NOC level)

Work Experience- 

• A minimum of 2 to 8 years of of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: strategic communications, information management, development, social sciences or another related area preferably with a focus on emergency and social media monitoring/analysis and/or digital listening. 
• Previous experience with social media management, trend monitoring, and influencing. 
• Experience in the design and implementation of interventions on rumour management or misinformation. 
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. 
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset. 
• A basic understanding of UNICEF’s core commitments to children in humanitarian action, humanitarian principles, standards, coordination mechanisms, gender and diversity aspects of humanitarian work. 

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The selected candidates should have a robust experience in managing humanitarian WASH projects all along the project cycle from the beginning to the end, and familiar with emergency projects management tools used for rapid needs assessment, participatory project design, fundraising, project preparation (setting un plans and progress monitoring mechanisms and tools, contracting, smooth kick-off..), project implementation, monitoring, project evaluation.  

Responsible for the performance of UNICEF’s response in the WASH sector and the accomplishment of WASH related CCCs in the projects under his/her supervision  

• Represent UNICEF WASH Programme in national WASH coordination platform/sectoral cluster, as required, for the overall analysis of sectoral needs and priorities and the definition of strategies and standards.  
• Contribute to the definition of UNICEF’s response in the WASH sector (strategies, outcomes, target population) as per agreed standards and CCC’s benchmarks.  Ensure strategies, plans and capacities to reach target population with culturally appropriate and gender sensitive interventions are developed in coordination with other UNICEF’s relevant sections and divisions, and implementing partners.  
• Ensure Early Recovery and Disaster Risk informed approaches are integrated as components of UNICEF’s response in the WASH sector.  
• Ensure UNICEF WASH response supports community engagement, and as appropriate, for participation in planning, construction, operation and maintenance of WASH facilities and services, based on the identified needs and priorities and the local context.  
• Ensure an effective monitoring plan is designed and implemented to follow up the implementation of UNICEF’s response in the WASH sector, incorporating required changes into planned activities with special attention to Accountability to Affected People (AAP feed-back mechanism), specific needs of women, children and people with disabilities, as well as other cross-cutting areas.  
• Contribute to WASH reporting in accordance with UNICEF’s CCC based Humanitarian Performance Monitoring criteria.  
• Within UNICEF, collaborate with:  
• Senior management and section managers to provide technical and policy advice on WASH sectoral response and its strategies, planning, implementation and monitoring.  
• Other Programmes and Emergency Sections to ensure integration of UNICEF’s response to the emergency, exploring opportunities for WASH to enhance the programmatic response in other sectors.  
• the UNICEF Energy specialist for all energy related components in WASH projects with a prioritization of Renewable Energy (RE).  
• Operations and Supply Sections, as well as with government authorities and other implementing partners, to establish and maintain sound internal controls, to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and ensure accountability.  
• Programme Communication or Communication for Development sections to ensure the development of effective communication materials and strategies for advocacy, social mobilization and emergency programme implementation for the WASH sectoral response, as appropriate.  
• Communication and Fundraising sections to ensure WASH is properly reflected in UNICEF’s external communications and explore opportunities to advocate for WASH specific needs, including interaction with donors.  
• Interact with government and partners, as required (including UN, Donors, NGOs, CSOs, etc.) in the different stages of the emergency programme implementation to follow up on cooperation agreements, recommendations and other UNICEF’s commitments for the emergency response, including the development of national partners’ capacity.  
• Contribute to the definition of UNICEF’s engagement and contribution into cross-sectoral assessment, analysis and evaluations of the emergency response such as Damage Loss Assessment (DLA), Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA), etc.   
• In close collaboration with the WASH team (emergency and non-emergency) and other sections, explore possibilities to strengthen UNICEF’s WASH regular/development programme/intervention through recovery/reconstruction/stabilization activities.  

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Environmental Public Health, Water and/or Sanitation engineering, hydrogeology, social & behaviour change (for Hygiene Promotion positions).
• A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 5 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree: if your degree is below the Master level, you should have a technical Bachelor degree with at least 5 years of proven technical experience in water supply systems (design, installation, start-up, operation & maintenance, training of operators and managers); sanitation solutions and safe fecal sludge management, and hygiene promotion intervention to vulnerable groups, and management of teams.  

Work Experience

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in countries with frequent humanitarian crisis and fragile states with at least 5 years work experience in emergency response .
• Experience working with government agencies, local authorities, international organizations, NGOs and communities in the field of water, sanitation and participatory approaches in health and hygiene promotion  

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• Responsible for / support the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNICEF’s emergency response in activities and results related to safeguard and improve public health of the affected population by promoting safe hygiene practices addressing behavioural aspects and ensuring they have access to appropriate means to practice them effectively;  ensuring overall efficiency, effectiveness and delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF’s Core Commitment for Children in Emergencies (CCCs) and national and international humanitarian standards. 
• Under the framework of national WASH coordination platform/sectoral cluster, in conjunction with other WASH stakeholders and on behalf of UNICEF, support the overall analysis of sectoral needs and priorities to ensure key hygiene practices and sectors of population with whom to engage are identified and appropriate communications strategies and standards to promote safe hygiene practices are developed, in accordance with national and international humanitarian standards. 
• Responsible for/support the definition of UNICEF’s response in the WASH sector related to ensure key hygiene practices are identified and promoted among affected population (strategies, outcomes, target population) as per agreed standards and CCC’s benchmarks.   
• Based on the identified needs, and in coordination with other UNICEF’s relevant sections and divisions – particularly Education and Programme Communications/C4D – and implementing partners, develop and implement strategies and plans to: 
• reach target population with culturally appropriate and gender sensitive messages to reduce health risks with reference to both physical and behavioural aspects, 
• develop capacities for hygiene promotion and community outreach among national and local partners and stakeholders 
• Support the identification of needs for the distribution of non-food items (eg. hygiene kits) related to public health and for effective handwashing and hygiene practices.  Develop and implement a plan to address these needs and post-distribution monitoring. 
• Based on the local context, to include menstrual hygiene management support as part of specific hygiene promotion interventions and the overall WASH response, ensuring women and girls special needs are considered and reflected. 
• Incorporate Early Recovery and Disaster Risk informed approaches as integrated component of UNICEF’s response in the WASH sector in activities related to hygiene promotion and behaviour change communication. 
• Support the inclusion and mobilisation of affected communities as part of WASH interventions, as appropriate, for participation in planning, construction, operation and maintenance of WASH facilities and services. 
• Collaborate with the design and effective implementation of a monitoring plan to follow up the implementation of UNICEF’s response in the WASH sector, incorporating required changes into hygiene-specific activities, with special attention to special needs of women, children and people with disabilities, and other cross-cutting areas.  
• Contribute to WASH reporting in accordance with UNICEF’s CCC based Humanitarian Performance Monitoring criteria. 

Within UNICEF, collaborate with: 

• Programmes and Emergency Sections to ensure integration of UNICEF’s response to the emergency, exploring opportunities for WASH to support and enhance the programmatic response in other sectors, including the provision of WASH services in schools and other child friendly spaces and institutions. 
• Operations and Supply Sections, as well as with government authorities and other implementing partners, to establish and maintain sound internal controls, to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and ensure accountability. 
• Communications and Programme Communication sections to ensure development of effective communication materials and strategies for advocacy, social mobilization and emergency programme implementation for the WASH sectoral response. 
• Interact with government and partners (including UN, Donors, NGOs, CSOs, etc.) in the different stages of the emergency programme implementation, following up on cooperation agreements, recommendations and other UNICEF’s commitments for the emergency response, including capacity development of national partners. 
• Ensure UNICEF’s engagement and contribution into cross-sectoral assessment, analysis and evaluations of the emergency response such as Damage Loss Assessment (DLA), Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA), etc.  
• In coordination with other members of the WASH team, explore possibilities to strengthen UNICEF’s WASH regular/development programme/intervention through recovery/reconstruction/stabilisation activities. 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education-

• Advanced university degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Public Health, Programme Communication or Sanitation Engineering, or other field related to behaviour change and communication. 
• Knowledge of public health and one or more other relevant areas (e.g.: behaviour change, health promotion, community development, education, etc.) 

Work Experience- 

• A minimum of 5 years of experience with either the UN and/or NGO.
• Experience and understanding of hygiene promotion and community mobilization in relation to water, sanitation and hygiene activities. 

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Key activities & duties

The incumbent will provide key support to the following tasks:  

Emergency preparedness and response to affected country offices in the area of communication and public advocacy; act as a first responder to support COs with:  

• draft and define appropriate external messages on sensitive issues  
• support, cultivate and leverage international media  
• define and handle communication, both internal and external i.e. media and partners, on relevant issues.   
• Provide active support to Country offices and the Regional team on the effective use of tools of mass communication, including press briefings and conferences and media interviews, to achieve regional and country objectives. 
• Develop close collaboration with international and regional mass media through activities such as media briefings, organizing visits to project sites, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage, and utilize social media, digital and traditional media.  
• Apply astute judgment to identify, assess, understand, cope, manage and mitigate crises from outbreak to termination. This includes:  
• providing rapid and adequate first responses to unforeseen crises  
• preparation and prevention of crises – where possible - maintaining clear lines of responsibility, reporting and communication  
• Adapt and disseminate advocacy materials from NY and Geneva and contribute to the development and production of regional information materials. Identify the need for additional materials/activities, such as radio and television programmes, publications, photographs, websites, etc., to advocate and promote organizational goals throughout the region, and manage their production and distribution to the target audiences.  
• Assist in identifying and obtaining feature stories and other material to facilitate global/regional advocacy and fund-raising activities, particularly in support of National Committee efforts to mobilize resources.  

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education

• An advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration or related field. *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.  

Work Experience- 

• Eight years of relevant professional experience at national/international levels in journalism, communications/public relations, internal communications or marketing.   
• Candidates should have a strong background in external communications, including in emergency situations. 

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Support the Programme Specialist on Children with Disabilities and the disability inclusion focal person in Humanitarian Action Resilience and Peace Building Section (HARP) in their overall work to make the work of UNICEF ESAR disability inclusive. 

• Map the current inclusion of children with disabilities (or lack thereof) in the emergency preparedness, response, and recovery/resilience in the region 
• Provide technical guidance and assistance on how humanitarian interventions and the triple nexus, including climate adaptations/disaster risk reduction/resilience building, can be more inclusive by identifying and sharing good practices and assisting with planning, implementation and monitoring of disability inclusive preparedness, response and recovery/resilience  
• Engage in regional and sub-regional emergency meetings, including L2/L3 meetings  
• Input to annual work plans of both the ESARO disability inclusion team and HARP for them to become more humanitarian action focused and disability inclusive respectively  
• Monitor humanitarian responses for their disability inclusiveness 

Support the empowerment, skills-building and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities and their representative organizations in decision making regarding humanitarian actions in the region.  

• Ensure Country Offices in the region consult with, collaborate and/or partner with Organizations of Person with Disabilities (OPDs), including ensuring consultations with OPDs in humanitarian interventions  
• Identify capacity gaps and provide capacity development to OPDs to engage in humanitarian interventions  
• Support the inclusion of young persons with disabilities in accountability to affected populations and ensure the meaningful engagement of refugees and displaced persons with disabilities

Build capacity, participate in trainings, develop tools for inclusive humanitarian action, and ensure mainstream trainings have components on disability.  

• Identify capacity gaps 
• Support development of training opportunities for increased knowledge and understanding on disability inclusive humanitarian action at the regional and country level 
• Identify promising practices/good examples of disability inclusion in humanitarian action in the region  

Support the familiarization and implementation of the three new Core Commitments for Children (CCCs) on children with disabilities.  

• Build capacity of UNICEF emergency staff on the CCCs 
• Create knowledge products 
• Measure implementation of the CCCs 
• Develop any tools to better incorporate the CCCs in humanitarian interventions  

Review and input to Humanitarian Action Group (HAGs) and other relevant humanitarian tools become inclusive of and accessible to persons with disabilities in the region.  

• Support Country Offices to develop language to be used in emergency related documents  
• Review draft humanitarian needs assessments, humanitarian appeals, humanitarian response plans and other documents  
• Develop tools for monitoring implementation of humanitarian appeals and response plans with regard to children with disabilities 

Engage and contribute to inter-agency partnerships for refugees and displaced persons, including UNICEF/UNHCR Blueprint and the Prospects partnership. 

• Work with selected Country Offices to make their work more disability inclusive  
• Position UNICEF in the lead to make partnerships for refugees and displaced persons more disability inclusive 

Support UNICEF Country Offices in the region to ensure disability inclusive access to humanitarian aid. 

• Identify barriers/bottlenecks for children and young persons to access humanitarian aid  
• Sharing good practices to overcome barriers/bottlenecks 
• Work with Country Offices and partners to identify support needs of children and young persons with disabilities, and mechanisms to address them

Education: 

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field.

Work Experience- 

• A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: programme planning, management, and/or research in child rights, social inclusion.  
• Experience in working in a developing country is considered as an asset. 
• Experience in or with emergency context is an asset. 
• Experience in disability inclusion, particularly in emergency context, is an asset.  
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.