L’UNICEF travaille dans certains des endroits les plus difficiles du monde, pour atteindre les enfants les plus défavorisés du monde. Pour sauver leur vie. Pour défendre leurs droits. Pour les aider à réaliser leur potentiel.
Dans 190 pays et territoires, nous travaillons pour chaque enfant, partout, chaque jour, pour construire un monde meilleur pour tous.
Et on n’abandonne jamais.
Pour chaque enfant, une protection.
Poste 1 : spécialiste de la protection de l’enfance, (P-3), N’Djamena, Tchad
Child protection | UNICEF Chad
How can you make a difference?
Purpose for the job :
The Child Protection Specialist reports to the Chief, Child Protection or Child Protection Manager for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Child Protection programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the child protection programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes. H/She facilitates the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable contributions to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm, and to protect their rights to survival, development and well being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/frameworks and UN intergovernmental bodies.
The Specialist contributes to the achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.
Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks :
Support to programme/project development and planning :
- Support the preparation, design and updating of the situation analysis for the child protection programmes/projects to ensure that current and comprehensive data on child protection issues is available to guide UNICEF’s strategic policy advocacy, intervention and development efforts on child rights and protection, and to set programme priorities, strategies, and design and implementation plans. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance programme management, efficiency and delivery ;
- Participate in strategic programme discussions on the planning of child protection programmes/projects. Formulate, design and prepare programme/project proposals for the sector, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s overall Strategic Plans and the Country Programme, as well as coherence and integration with the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies ;
- Establish specific goals, objectives, strategies, and implementation plans for the sector using results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentations for programme review and approval ;
- Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies, and to determine national priorities and competencies to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results ;
- Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programmes/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.
2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results :
- Plan and collaborate with colleagues and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators, other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurements, to assess and strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the assigned sector in child protection programmes ;
- Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual reviews with the government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required actions and interventions to achieve results ;
- Prepare and assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths and/or weaknesses in programme management. Identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals ;
- Actively monitor programmes/projects through field visits, surveys and exchange of information with partners to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems. Take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution ;
- Monitor and verify the optimum and appropriate use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations, procedures, donor commitments, as well as standards of accountability and integrity. Ensure timely reporting and liquidation of resources ;
- Prepare regular and mandated programme/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.
Technical and operational support to programme implementation :
- Provide technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners and donors on the interpretation, application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes, best practices, and approaches on child protection related issues to support programme management, implementation and delivery of results ;
- Arrange and coordinate availability of technical experts with Regional Office/HQ to ensure timely and appropriate support throughout the programming process ;
- Participate in child protection programme meetings, including programme development and contingency planning discussions on emergency preparedness in the country or other locations designated, to provide technical and operational information, advice and support ;
- Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic programme materials for management use, information and/or consideration.
Networking and partnership building :
- Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant government counterparts, national stakeholders, global partners, allies, donors, and academia – through active networking, advocacy and effective communication – to build capacity, exchange knowledge and expertise, and to reinforce cooperation to achieve sustainable and broad results in child protection ;
- Prepare communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships/alliances and to support fund raising for child protection programmes and emergency interventions ;
- Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on child protection related issues to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF planning and preparation of programmes/projects. Ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNDAF process for development planning and agenda setting.
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building :
- Apply and introduce innovative approaches and good practices to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders, and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results ;
- Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best practices in child protection management and information systems. Assess, institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned ;
- Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects ;
- Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients and stakeholders to promote sustainable results in child protection and related programmes/projects.
Impact of Results :
The strategic and effective advocacy, planning and formulation of child protection programmes/projects and the achievement of sustainable results, contributes to the achievement of goals and objectives to create a protective environment for children against harm, all forms of violence and ensures their survival, development and well being in society. Achievements in child protection programmes and projects in turn contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in one of the following fields is required : international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field ;
- A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection related areas is required ;
- Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset ;
- Relevant experience in programme development in child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset ;
- Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is considered as an added advantage ;
- Fluency in French and in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
ii) Core Competencies (For Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities) :
- Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1) ;
- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2) ;
- Works Collaboratively with others (2) ;
- Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2) ;
- Innovates and Embraces Change (2) ;
- Thinks and Acts Strategically (2) ;
- Drive to achieve impactful results (2) ;
- Manages ambiguity and complexity (2).
*The 7 core competencies are applicable to all employees. However, the competency Nurtures, Leads and Managers people is only applicable to staff who supervise others.
To view our competency framework, please visit here.
Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks :
- Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service ;
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Deadline : 13 Oct 2021 W. Central Africa Standard Time.
Poste 2 : consultant(e) national(e) pour l’appui technique national à la logistique de la chaine de froid et gestion des vaccins dans le cadre de riposte à l’épidémie de poliomyélite PVDVC2 par AVS nVPO2, Mauritanie
Contexte :
Objectif principal :
Objectifs spécifiques :
- Appuyer l’adaptation des termes de référence du groupe technique logistique national existant aux spécificités du nVPO ;
- Contribuer à l’élaboration du plan logistique de déploiement du vaccin en coordination avec le comité logistique national ;
- S’assurer de la mise à jour de l’inventaire des équipements actifs et passifs de la chaîne du froid, du bon fonctionnement de la chaîne du froid et de l’optimisation de la capacité de stockage ;
- Appuyer l’élaboration du plan de distribution des vaccins et consommables et de leur l’utilisation optimale à tous les niveaux de la pyramide sanitaire ;
- Appuyer l’élaboration ou adapter des outils de gestion des vaccins pour refléter les caractéristiques spécifiques du nVPO2 et mettre en place un mécanisme de la collecte et de remontée, l’analyse et la transmission des données logistiques essentielles et la transmission des rapports ;
- Suivre la réalisation des inventaires des stocks de vaccins et leur état d’utilisation à tous les niveaux de la chaîne d’approvisionnement après chaque passage ;
- Préparer les modules de formation, former le personnel et les partenaires impliqués dans la gestion des vaccins, la logistique et la gestion de la chaîne du froid aux bonnes pratiques conformément à la note d’orientation et aux modules d’apprentissage disponibles.
Les taches et les résultats :
- Renseigner les outils d’inventaire et d’analyse de Gap des ECDF, Outils de dimensionnement et le Plan opérationnel de déploiement ;
- Evaluer les capacités de stockage de la chaine de froid à tous les niveaux (central, wilaya et Moughataa) et veiller à apporter les corrections nécessaires ;
- Estimer les besoins en intrants et vaccins et s’assurer de la disponibilité des vaccins et intrants aux sites de vaccination ;
- Elaborer le plan opérationnel de déploiement des chaines de froid et le plan de transport et distribution des vaccins ;
- Examiner le plan de gestion des déchets et y apporter les mesures correctives nécessaires ;
- Coordonner avec les parties prenantes (OMS, UNICEF, PEV) et participer aux réunions des comités de pilotage et technique ;
- Evaluer et participer aux micro-planifications des wilayas et Moughataa et y apporter les mesures adéquates
- Suivre au quotidien la mise en oeuvre de l’introduction et analyser de la situation ;
- Participer aux réunions et interactions avec les différentes parties prenantes ;
- Suivre la gestion des stocks en vaccins et intrants et le fonctionnement des Equipement de la chaine de froid et les mesures d’accompagnement ;
- Formuler des recommandations pour assurer la préparation et la mise en oeuvre des activités de vaccination de haute qualité.
Délivrables :
- Un rapport d’inventaire national des équipements de chaine de froid passive et active est disponible sur outils d’inventaire de l’OMS ;
- Analyse des capacités de stockage additionnelle en termes de congélation et production de froid sur outils de dimensionnement.
- Les TdR du groupe logistique national sont adaptés aux caractéristiques du nVPO2 ;
- Réunions régulières avec PEV ( PV de réunion).
- Les manuels de formations adaptés et validés ;
- Les rapports de formations disponibles avecl’évaluation des connaissances pré et post formation sur VM.
Minimum Qualifications required :
- Master’s en gestion des stocks ou en sciences sociales, sociologie, développement communautaire, santé publique, avec un accent sur la vaccination ;
- Avoir un Diplôme universitaire de Médecine serait un atout considérable.
- Au moins 2 ans d’expérience pratique et de responsabilités en gestion des programmes de santé publique notamment en vaccination, en logistique des produits de santé ;
- Une expérience de travail dans le domaine du PEV serait un atout ;
- Expérience dans le domaine de formation et suivi ;
- Travail d’équipe et d’analyse ;
- Une expérience antérieure avec les programmes de l’Unicef est un atout ;
- Langues : Maîtrise du français. Connaissance de l’arabe et Anglais est un atout ;
- Ségrégation positive genre féminin.
Deadline : 03 Oct 2021 Greenwich Standard Time.