ICT Officer Technical Architecture, P-2, Information Technology Solutions and Services Division, New York Headquarters (TFT)
Under the direct guidance of the Infrastructure Engineering Architect, the ICT Officer Technical Architecture will:
Write/develop and implement appropriate software scripts and/or programs using Java, Dot.Net, Visual Basic, or appropriate platform/programming language, to fulfill and complete the technical design and requirements as part of a total solution or workaround in a specific system environment. (25%)
Develop, test, validate and document UNICEFs standard client and server operating systems (e.g. Windows NT, 2000, 2003, 2008, XP, Vista etc.) and other core software (e.g. Active Directory, WinTerms, Citrix etc.). Test hands-on, newly-released service packs, fixes and patches for appropriate inclusion into the standard UNICEF build. Using the appropriate tools create customized software builds for enterprise deployment to client PCs in multiple, geographically dispersed locations. Issue timely documentation on new software releases and upgrades in synchronization with ITD rollout schedule. (25%)
Design and formulate procedures for ITSSD Operations to deal with desktop and server hardware as well as operating system installations and configurations (e.g. installation and configuration of ghost OS and application images, procedural guidelines for maintenance and systems support, etc). Provide end-user training as required and provide the back-end support of enterprise migrations and cutovers as they relate to the officially supported IT standards. Work regularly with ITSSD Operations and applications teams to ensure that the IT standards and procedures have been properly documented and understood by the user community e.g. ProMS, SAP, Notes/Domino, Web/Inernet, etc. Debug, refine or optimize the application environment in terms of the operating system and hardware components. (20%)
Together with other Technical Architectures Infrastructure Engineering Staff, actively participate in reviewing existing standards and procedures within the context of the enterprise IT architecture, recommending new solutions as appropriate. Participate in the applied research and development efforts of the Technical Architecture section, including proof of concept setups of systems under serious consideration or hands-on evaluation. (15%)
Act as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) on technical issues, escalated by Help Desk or other ITSSD operational units, for desktops/laptops running Windows XP/Vista and servers running Windows 2003/2008. Recommend fine-tuning guidelines for client and server operating systems as they relate to a particular application environment. (10%)
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor. (5%)
Required qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, engineering or other related area. Training in a related technical or engineering discipline, including course work in technical developments and application of leading-edge information technology.
Technical Knowledge:
- Strong knowledge and experience with Windows Operating Systems (XP & Server 2003)
- Windows Operating Systems Imaging processes
- Experience with enterprise client-server systems and applications
- Strong knowledge of various scripting technologies
- Experience with software testing methodologies
- Strong logical thinking with capability to analyze, design and implement business processes and translate them into automated solutions required.
- Good technical and business process documentation skills
- Understanding of UNICEFs business processes a plus.
Required work experience:
- At least 2 years professional work experience in desktop-based client/server computing and operating systems. Extensive knowledge of the operating systems imaging processes, programming, scripting and documentation writing. Exposure to messaging, network-centric apps (e.g., directory services, Citrix), and advanced networking is highly desirable.
Language skills:
- Must be fluent in English. Knowledge of other UN language is desirable.
Required competencies:
- UNICEF Foundational Competencies that is commonly required for all UNICEF staff
o Commitment (e.g., Initiative, especially during emergency situations)
o Drive for Result
o Embracing Diversity
o Integrity
o Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation
o Team Work (e.g., Team work and leadership ability)
- UNICEF Functional Competency that is required for this position
o Communication
o Analytical and Conceptual Thinking (e.g., Detail oriented)
o Building Trust
o Judgment
o Managing Resources (e.g., ability to organize, plan and prioritize tasks as well as skills for time management and work sharing).
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at
www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-ICTOfficer - Technical Architecture to:
isspost@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 17 September 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be offered a temporary contract for a period of eleven months.
UNICEFs salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit
www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Project Manager, Civil Society, P-4, Office of Civil Society Partnerships, New York Headquarters (TFT)
Summary: The Civil Society Partnerships Section (CSP) within UNICEFs Programme Division supports the organizations work with Civil Society. CSP is supporting the EC-funded project Comprehensive Toolkit to address Child Rights in Development Cooperation, which is led by the Gender and Rights Unit and involves the development of child rights toolkits on key issues, such as legislation, participation, emergencies, budgeting. CSP is responsible for the Civil Society component of the project. Under the general guidance and direction of the Chief, Civil Society Partnerships, the candidate will provide technical and policy support and guidance in the development of the Civil Society component of the project, including developing a toolkit and comprehensive learning package.
Planned Activities and Deliverables:
The candidate will be expected to contribute to the overall CSP workplan. In addition, the candidates main activities and deliverables will include:
1. Conduct extensive literature and desk review on civil society and childrens rights (including reviewing Civil Society work at HQ, Regional, and CO levels).
2. Form a Civil Society Experts Advisory Group with regular meetings and interactions.
3. Organize a Consultation Workshop bringing together Civil Society experts from around the world.
4. Coordinate closely with other Toolkit focal points from other sections (e.g. EMOPs, DPP) to contribute to the development of the various toolkits, including actively participating at other toolkit workshops/meetings.
5. Communicate regularly with staff at HQ, Regional, and CO levels to receive feedback and share lessons learned and good practices.
6. Develop Civil Society toolkit (with a strong emphasis on the cross-cutting role Civil Society plays within all areas of child rights as addressed by the other toolkits).
7. Develop Comprehensive Learning Package highlighting key resources on working with various types of civil society actors (e.g. NGOs, faith groups, youth associations, trade unions, academic and research institutions).
8. Support roll-out of toolkit/learning package in pilot project countries
9. Support other tasks as requested by the supervisor.
Skills and qualifications:
- Advanced university degree in social sciences, international law or international relations, with an emphasis on human rights.
- Eight years progressively responsible professional work experience with Civil Society at the national and international levels in programme planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology in the field.
- Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage training modules/ toolkits, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
- Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
- Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
- Fluency in English. Fluency in another UN language required (ideally French).
- Well organized and ability/drive to take initiatives and to push through results.
- Ability to ensure timely delivery of results and meet deadlines.
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at
www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-08-Civil Society Partnership VA to:
shanmer@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 19 September 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration and who are available for immediate placement will be contacted. The successful candidate will be offered a temporary contract for a period of one year.
UNICEFs salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit
www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Chief, WES, L-5, Abuja, Nigeria
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Chief, WES to be based in its Abuja, Nigeria office.
You will manage the WASH aspects of programme development and implementation, promoting and ensuring their full complementarity with other Sectoral and cross-sectoral components of the Country Programme of Co-operation, thereby advancing the rights-based approach to programming.
Your profile:
Advanced university degree in public health engineering/geology or related field.
At least ten years experience in implementing water and environmental sanitation programmes in developing countries, at progressively more responsible levels. Experience in promoting intersectoral programmes with WES components desirable.
Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology in the field.
Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage programmes, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
Leadership and teamwork abilities.
Ability to supervise and direct a team of professional and support staff.
Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
Gender/human rights/humanitarian principles training an advantage.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of French an asset. Knowledge of one or more local languages an asset.
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at
www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-08-576 to:
recruit.WES@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 14 September 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
UNICEFs salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit
www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Communication Specialist, P-4, Abuja, Nigeria
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Communication Specialist to be based in its Abuja, Nigeria office.
Under the general guidance of the Representative, you will be responsible for the conceptualization, planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation of an advocacy and communication strategy to promote respect for children's rights and support UNICEF's mission in the country.
Your profile:
Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations; or equivalent professional work experience in the communication area, combined with a university degree in a related field.
Eight years progressively responsible professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media or interactive digital media, four years of which should be in developing countries, and two at the management level.
Knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, planning and strategy, and the role of mass media.
General ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form; specific skills in writing press releases and articles/stories for traditional and electronic media.
Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas, as well as impart knowledge and teach skills.
Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with media representatives, government officials and other UNICEF partners.
Knowledge of computer systems, including internet navigation, office applications, and specifically, interactive digital media.
Proven ability to work as part of a team.
Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at
www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-08-578 to:
recruit.COM@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 23 September 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
UNICEFs salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit
www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Chief, WES, L-5, Luanda, Angola
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Chief, WES to be based in its Luanda, Angola office.
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Accelerated Child Survival and Development (ACSD), you will provide leadership and responsibility to the overall management of the WASH programme within the ACSD country programme, including coordination of the programme, design, planning and implementation of interventions, and administration of the programme. You will also serve as an adviser to Angolan government counterparts on WASH issues and budgets.
Your profile:
Advanced university degree in water supply and sanitation engineering, water resource management or a related technical field.
Ten years progressive responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in WASH programme planning and management in a related field, with emphasis on overall management or strategic planning, leadership, coordination and hygiene sanitation behaviour change communication.
Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields, including knowledge in the development of school and health facility based water supply and sanitation technologies and hygiene promotion/behaviour change communication.
Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and manage programmes, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
Leadership, supervisory and managerial skills.
Good analytical, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
Fluency in English and Portuguese required. Knowledge of another UN working language is an asset.
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at
www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-08-579 to:
recruit.WES@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 14 September 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
UNICEFs salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit
www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Nutrition Manager, L-4, Nairobi, Kenya
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Nutrition Manager to be based in its Nairobi (UNICEF Somalia Support Centre), Kenya.
Under the general guidance of the Chief, Health & Nutrition, you will be responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Nutrition programme within the country programme.
Your profile:
Advanced university degree in social sciences or a related technical field
Eight years progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation, in a related field
Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology in the field.
Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage programmes, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
Leadership and teamwork abilities.
Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
Computer skills, including internet navigation, various office applications and statistical software packages.
Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at
www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-08-581 to:
recruit.HN@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 14 September 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
UNICEFs salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit
www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Water and Sanitation Specialist, L-3, Asmara, Eritrea
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Water and Sanitation Specialist to be based in its Asmara, Eritrea office.
You will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Sanitation and Hygiene component of Community Water, Sanitation and Hygiene project within the WASH programme.
Your profile:
Advanced university degree in sanitary engineering, public health, social sciences or related technical field.
Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in rural and school sanitation programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.
Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.
Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
Supervisory and managerial skills.
Leadership and teamwork abilities.
Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
Demonstrated ability to work in an a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at
www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-08-582 to:
recruit.WES@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 14 September 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
UNICEFs salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit
www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Chief, Health, L-5, New Delhi, India
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Chief, Health to be based in its New Delhi, India office.
You will provide expert advice and assistance to the UNICEF-India Country Office (ICO) senior managers and Government of India counterparts on relevant measures for determining UNICEF programming priorities in the programme area and identifying areas of convergent programming with other development sectors. This includes providing assistance in the formulation of long-term policies and strategies of UNICEF-ICO both programme related and cross-sectoral that are innovative and respond to the changing development context in India.
Responsible for the overall development and cooperation of rights-based, reproductive and child health programme activities that are: (a) in support of maternal, newborn and child health, closely collaborating with other child survival related programmes; i.e., nutrition, water/sanitation, behavior change communication (BCC) and HIV/AIDS, and (b) reflect an analysis of national development policy, Govt. of India (GOI) schemes and programmes.
You will also have overall accountability for a programme budget over a country programme cycle.
Your profile:
Advanced University degree, preferably in public health and/or community medicine
Specialized training in health programme management in a developing country and experience in policy development and field programming.
Twelve years of professional development work at national and international levels in fields related to UNICEF interests, with current expert knowledge of latest developments and issues in the areas of health, nutrition, safe motherhood/MCH and child development activities.
Demonstrated leadership, ability to set vision and direction.
Strong advocacy and influencing skills, lobbying and networking.
Analytical and conceptual thinking, able to make decisions based on critical review of facts and logical reasoning.
Creativity and practicality combining in the ability to develop realistic programming innovations.
Planning, setting standards and monitoring progress.
Supervisory, managerial, training and coaching skills, including ability to work with professionals from a wide range of disciplines and bring them together as a team.
Gender/diversity awareness and ability to build sensitivity and understanding around the issues.
Information Systems and databases. Knowledge and training on use of workplanning tools an asset.
Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural environment.
Fluency in English and another UN working language.
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at
www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-08-586 to:
recruit.HN@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 14 September 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
UNICEFs salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit
www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Health Specialist, L-4, Lucknow, India
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Health Specialist to be based in its Lucknow, India office.
You will be responsible for technical support and facilitation of State Governments (MOHFW, DWCD) policy analysis, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), Reproductive and Child Health Programme Phase 2 (RCH II). S/he offers technical advisory services also to the Integrated Child Development Programme (ICDS) as well as support to focus districts.
Your profile:
Advanced university degree in any of the following: medicine (MBBS, MD), postgraduate degree in pediatrics, public health, social sciences, health management, or other fields related to the work of UNICEF.
Eight years progressively responsible professional work experience in health policy, maternal, neonatal and child health programme management; experience in immunization, public health, social development, monitoring and evaluation.
Excellent and in-depth technical knowledge and skills within the sector
Current knowledge of development issues and policies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation, specifically of the respective sector.
A familiarity as to how public administration systems affect delivery of results for children
Understanding of social mobilization and behaviour change communication
Understanding of the importance and role of partnerships
Ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
Analytical, influencing, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills. Report writing and training ability.
Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
UNICEF core competencies.
Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station an asset.
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at
www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-08-587 to:
recruit.HN@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 14 September 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
UNICEFs salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit
www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Chief, WES, L-4, La Paz, Bolivia
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Chief, WES to be based in its La Paz, Bolivia office.
You will head the Healthy Environments Programme to reduce child mortality and morbidity rates due to contamination and lack of WASH services and assist the government in developing sector policies with attention to geographical and cultural needs and increase families and communities awareness and capacities to care for services, environmental sanitation and hygiene, especially of their children. You will be responsible for the implementation of a programme budget.
Your profile:
Advanced university degree in water supply, sanitation engineering, hydrology, geology, or similarly relevant discipline. Additional training in hygiene and behavior change would be an asset.
Eight years of progressively responsible work experience at national and international levels in the planning and management of water, sanitation and hygiene sector work and /or programmes, including relevant experience in developing countries and emergencies.
Experience on technical support to increase access to water, sanitation and hygiene facilities in rural areas, including schools, local capacity development and management process through participatory approaches.
Experience in emergency WES programme management an asset.
Experience in cost analysis in water and sanitation issues.
Experience in based water resources management and establishing the right to the child and the communities to the water resources.
Experience to transfer technology information in WASH, particularly for low cost technologies appropriate for rural and poor urban areas.
Ability to assess, organize and implement capacity development, training, including development of strategy and delivery approach.
Knowledge of computer systems, internet navigation and various office applications, specifically interactive digital media.
Building trust Knowledge of community level development and participatory processes.
Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
Fluency in Spanish and English.
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at
www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-08-590 to:
recruit.WES@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 14 September 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
UNICEFs salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit
www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Knowledge Acquisition and Information Dissemination, Programmes Group, New York Headquarters (SSA)
Purpose of assignment: Research support and assistance in the completion of specific tasks in the workplan of the HIV/AIDS unit, with a particular focus on providing information management and knowledge acquisition services, including preparation of the monthly, electronic newsletter on HIV/AIDS and updating the HIV/AIDS modules on the UNICEF Internet and Intranet sites.
Duration: 5 months (1 October 2008 27 February 2009)
The selected candidate will be offered a consultancy contract known as SSA in UNICEF New York. S/he will be required to work on a full-time basis in the HIV/AIDS Section at UNICEFs Programme Group in its New York headquarters.
Major tasks to be accomplished:
Improve and maintain internal communication flow for UNICEF staff with up-to-date information and key documents related to children and HIV/AIDS, UNICEFs work on HIV and AIDS, Unite for Children, Unite against AIDS, the four Ps and related activities:
o write and edit the monthly Children and HIV and AIDS newsletter. Responsible for writing content, liaising with HQ, Regions and field on content, editing content, and ensuring timely distribution and translation into French and Spanish;
o in collaboration with the Information Management Unit (IMU) and the technical team leaders, produce the monthly Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) Digest;
o maintain and update calendar of events,
o participate in the PD knowledge management task team.
Prepare briefing notes (in collaboration with the Strategic Information Unit of DPP and HIV/AIDS technical teams).
Assist in the preparation of programme guidance, policy and best practices publications on HIV/AIDS, including coordination of submission of publication proposals and providing research support (Children and AIDS: Third Stocktaking Report, IATT Working Papers, Global Partners Forum Synthesis Paper)
Provide assistance on the coordination of global conferences, meetings, and events (launch of the Children and AIDS: Third Stocktaking Report on World AIDS Day, ICASA, 2009 HIV/AIDS Implementers Meeting) and other activities as deemed necessary.
End products:
a) Monthly Children and AIDS newsletter in English, French and Spanish
b) Monthly SDI Digest
c) Regularly updated calendar of events
Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required:
a) Advanced University Degree in Communications or Journalism or an information management related discipline. Alternatively: Advanced University Degree in another discipline with relevance to UNICEFs work in combination with work experience in the area of knowledge acquisition and information dissemination.
b) At least two years of work experience in an information management or communication function in a reputable, preferably international, organization.
c) Academic training or work experience in international health / HIV and AIDS would be an asset.
d) Excellent knowledge of information management tools, e.g. computer software (including Lotus Notes and RedDot), Internet applications, spreadsheet applications, and research databases as well as Powerpoint. Experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat would be considered an asset.
e) Familiarity with UN and UNICEF information sharing tools an asset.
f) Must be committed to service excellence and must work well with others and be able to collaborate with others to obtain and disseminate relevant information.
g) Fluency in English with excellent writing skills. Proficiency in French or Spanish desirable.
Application:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application to
nyhq.hivaids@unicef.org. Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 Personal History Form (which can be obtained in MS Word format from
www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_apply.html) as well as the two most recent performance evaluations or references. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. Applications should be received not later than Friday, 5 September 2008.
UNICEF seeks Senior Education Advisers and Education Specialists (long term positions)
UNICEF supports quality basic education for all children and youths in over 154 countries, through our offices at country, regional and headquarters levels. Our focus is on helping to make education systems more inclusive, equitable, efficient, and quality oriented, especially as regards gender equality and the elimination of disparities. We are now recruiting Senior Advisers/Specialists with extensive experience in education and development work, to fill vacant positions at our headquarters, regional, and country offices. Successful candidates will work within multi-cultural teams and with a range of local, national and international partners, to help countries achieve their Education for All (EFA) goals and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). UNICEF contributes to these goals through our Medium Term Strategic Plans and the Education Strategy Paper endorsed by our Executive Board.
Responsibilities: Oversee conception and implementation of all dimensions of education programming (policy, strategy, advocacy, data collection and analysis, work planning, documenting lessons learned, etc.); manage and oversee the work of national and international professionals; mobilize and manage resources; manage relationships with strategic implementing partners and donor partners.
Selection Criteria: Advanced university degree in social sciences, preferably education. 8-10 years relevant work experience in policy areas (development, analysis, advocacy); in programme planning and implementation; in budget analysis, review and monitoring; as well as experience in managing development programmes in emergency, post-crisis and transition situations. Proven track record in building partnerships, providing technical leadership and utilising organizational and communication skills will be an advantage, as will proven ability to handle complex negotiations and institutional relationships. Fluency in English and proficiency in one or more of the following languages: French, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic will be required for some posts.
To Apply: Email a completed UN Personal History form (available at
www.unicef.org/employ), quoting Education Posts to
recruit.edu@unicef.org. Deadline: 22 September 2008.
UNICEF is committed to diversity. Qualified candidates, particularly females, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Termes de Référence - Réunion technique africaine préparatoire pour le 3ème Congrès Mondial contre lexploitation sexuelle des enfants et des adolescents, Elaboration et Rédaction du Rapport Général
Contexte:
Dans le cadre de la préparation du 3ème Congrès Mondial contre lexploitation sexuelle des enfants et des adolescents qui aura lieu à Rio en novembre 2008, lUNICEF, ECPAT et le groupe dONG pour la Convention relative aux Droits de lEnfant organisent une réunion technique africaine préparatoire à Dakar les 24 et 25 septembre 2008.
Cette réunion, intitulée « Développer des Systèmes pour Protéger les Enfants contre labus et lexploitation sexuels », rassemblera environ 120 personnes (acteurs, professionnels, enfants) dhorizons divers) et permettra :
- dune part, dexaminer les progrès réalisés depuis le deuxième Congrès Mondial contre lexploitation sexuelle des enfants (Yokohama 2001) et la deuxième Conférence arabo-africaine contre lexploitation, la violence et labus sexuels des enfants (Rabat ,2004) et de passer en revue les résultats des dernières études sur lexploitation sexuelle des enfants, réalisées dans la région
- et dautre part, didentifier des approches efficaces et des bonnes pratiques ayant contribué efficacement à la lutte contre lexploitation sexuelle des enfants, des domaines clés nécessitant un suivi spécifique en Afrique et enfin les objectifs à atteindre lors du troisième Congrès Mondial de Rio.
A lissue de cette réunion, sera délivré un message spécifiquement africain qui sera présenté et défendu lors du Congrès de Rio.
Tâches du Rapporteur Général
Le Rapporteur devra:
1. Avant la réunion
- assister à une séance de travail avec le comité dorganisation, les Key note speakers et les facilitateurs des séances plénières, des ateliers et de la table ronde
- présenter un format de rapport à soumettre au comité dorganisation pour validation
- collecter et prendre connaissance de tous les documents qui seront présentés lors de la réunion
- disposer de la liste complète de tous les intervenants et participants (identité et fonction)
2. Pendant la réunion
- Assister aux séances plénières, ateliers et à la table ronde (présentations et débats)
- Identifier les facilitateurs et rapporteurs
- Collecter les rapports des séances
- Elaborer une synthèse générale des principaux constats, conclusions et recommandations émanant des séances plénières, des ateliers et de la table ronde
- Rédiger le message africain et le soumettre au comite dorganisation pour validation
- Donner lecture de la synthèse générale et du message africain, lors de la séance de clôture
- Prendre note des commentaires issus des discussions finales afin de les intégrer dans le rapport final
3. A lissue de la réunion
- Rédiger un « draft » de rapport général qui sera soumis au comité dorganisation pour validation
- Rédiger la version finale du rapport général
Produits attendus:
1. Synthèse générale qui sera lue lors de la séance de clôture
2. Déclaration finale qui sera lue lors de la séance de clôture
3. Rapport final, nexcédant pas 30 pages, qui tout en restituant intégralement les travaux de cette réunion préparatoire, mettra en exergue ;
- lévolution de la situation de lexploitation sexuelle des enfants dans la région (progrès accomplis et défis à surmonter)
- des approches efficaces et des bonnes pratiques ayant contribué efficacement à la lutte contre lexploitation sexuelle des enfants
- des domaines clés nécessitant un suivi spécifique en Afrique
- les objectifs à atteindre lors du troisième Congrès Mondial de Rio
Qualifications:
Le consultant doit posséder au moins un diplôme universitaire de niveau maîtrise en droit, sciences politiques ou sciences sociales,
Avoir au moins cinq ans dexpérience dans le domaine de la protection de lenfance et une bonne connaissance des problématiques relatives à lexploitation sexuelle des enfants Avoir de bonnes connaissances des instruments internationaux relatifs aux enfants et aux femmes et des mécanismes de suivi,
Avoir la capacité de travailler sans supervision directe.
Avoir une bonne capacité danalyse, de synthèse et décriture,
Avoir une excellente maîtrise du français et de langlais,
Avoir une bonne connaissance du continent africain.
Durée de la mission :
Le contrat sera établi pour une durée de 10 jours de travail effectif entre le 22 septembre et le 3 octobre 2008.
Le Bureau régional financera le déplacement du consultant à Dakar, du 22 au 26 septembre. La deuxième partie de la consultation rédaction du rapport final seffectuera à distance.
Pour postuler : Envoyer votre dossier par email avec la mention « Rapporteur Général» à ladresse suivante :
scisse@unicef.org et d'ici le 5 septembre 2008. Attacher les documents suivants : (i) un CV détaillé en français, (ii) une lettre de motivation, et (iii) un formulaire notice personnelle P11 des Nations Unies (disponible au
www.unicef.org/employ) dûment rempli.