UNICEF NEW VACANCY 2024: UNICEF NEW VACANCY invites qualified employees for the position of program specialist Apply online Ethiopia has faced severe challenges due to climatic shocks, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing conflicts, particularly in the northern regions in Afar, Amhara, and Tigray. These crises have caused extensive damage to infrastructure, significant loss of life, and massive displacement, disrupting the lives of millions. The collapse of essential services has severely impacted the physical and psychological well-being of the population, particularly young people. These youths have experienced forced labour, recruitment into armed groups, violence, exploitation, trauma, displacement, and separation from their families. Young women and persons with disabilities are disproportionately affected due to prevailing social norms and limited access to education and economic opportunities.
The conflict in Northern Ethiopia has led to the destruction of infrastructure, disruption of production, and displacement of more than 4.5 million people, resulting in considerable social trauma and economic crisis. In response to these challenges, UNICEF and the Mastercard Foundation have partnered to co-design and implement the Biqu Wetat (ብቁ ወጣት) Programme.
The program will be implemented in the conflict-affected regions of Afar, Amhara, and Tigray, targeting 50 economically disadvantaged woredas selected through an iterative prioritization process. The program will focus on youth prioritizing the most vulnerable and marginalized, including women, and persons with disabilities. Building on its human rights mandate and commitment to the “leave no one behind” principle (LNOB), the program will ensure that all youth in the affected areas have access to program-supported opportunities and can fulfil their basic needs and rights, regardless of their background, location, gender, or disability.
Position 1:Batch Recruitment – Program Specialist
(3 posts at Semera, Bahirdar and Mekelle) NO-C, Temporary Appointment (364 days), (Open to Ethiopian Nationals Only)
1. Program Management and Coordination
- Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of activities across the sectors of education, nutrition, WASH, social policy, protection/MHPSS, and SBCC in Tigray region.
- Ensure effective integration of program components across different sectors, identifying synergies and areas of collaboration, including effective sequencing.
- Develop and manage a detailed workplan and ensure timely implementation of program activities.
- Lead the coordination among UNICEF field office teams, regional implementing partners, and various stakeholders (including the private sector) in Tigray to align objectives and resources.
- Regularly liaise with Program Specialists in Afar and Amhara and program managers and specialists at the country office about program implementation and monitoring.
2. MHPSS, Education and Youth Skilling
- Ensure the delivery of quality MHPSS services for youth in Tigray, including psychosocial support and mental health interventions.
- Oversee regional education system strengthening activities, including formal and non-formal education and skills development programs designed to enhance youth employability, including linkages to existing training programs implemented by MCF partners in Tigray.
- Foster partnerships with regional vocational training institutions, NGOs, and private sector entities to create sustainable skilling and employment opportunities for youth.
3. Livelihoods and Earning Opportunities
- Support design and implementation of interventions for effective earning pathways for youth in Tigray, focusing on entrepreneurship, apprenticeships, and job placement programs in the sectors of nutrition, WASH, education, agriculture, and digital technology.
- Engage with the private sector partners in Tigray to support internships, job training, apprenticeships, and mentorship programs aimed at improving youth employability.
- Engage with the private sector partners in Tigray, including the financial service providers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective provision of financial and non-financial support to entrepreneurship activities among youth.
- Monitor the implementation of employment and self-employment interventions and adjust strategies to maximize effectiveness.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
- Develop and implement monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks to track the progress and impact of the program.
- Ensure data collection, analysis, and reporting are carried out to assess the performance of each sectoral component and program.
- Prepare regular reports, highlighting achievements, challenges and lessons learned.
- Ensure the program’s interventions are documented comprehensively through case studies, reports, and success stories to inform best practices and programing for subsequent years.
5. Partnership Building and Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage with key government agencies, private sector partners, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders in the region to ensure the successful implementation and sustainability of the program.
- Foster collaboration between international and national NGOs, community-based organizations, and other development partners.
6. Capacity-building and Technical Support
- Provide technical support to program teams and implementing partners on program design, implementation, and monitoring, ensuring adherence to UNICEF’s guidelines and standards.
- Conduct capacity-building activities for the program implementing partners to ensure sustainability and knowledge transfer.
- Organize and facilitate trainings, workshops, and seminars to strengthen the capacity of the stakeholders involved in the program.
- Lead and support U-Report recruitment working with local youth networks and civil society organizations.
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Minimum requirements:
Education:
- An advanced university degree in one of the following areas Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field.
Work Experience:
- At least Five (5) years of relevant work experience in in managing multisectoral programs in education, livelihoods, or similar areas, preferably focusing on youth employment.
- Proven experience in managing programs that integrate multiple sectors to achieve holistic outcomes.
Skills:
- Strong leadership, organizational, and coordination skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of partners, including government, NGOs, and the private sector.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English language is required.
Desirables:
- Knowledge of another official UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, or Russian), Amharic or the local language is an asset.
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
Position 2: Senior Programme Associate
Minimum requirements:
Education:
Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.
A bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in business administration, public administration, social sciences, international relations, or other related areas may replace three years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace an additional two years.
Work Experience:
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible administrative or financial management experience is required.
- Good handling of data and spreadsheets using excel is required together with an ability to effectively manage the programme’s material resources and monitor its budget.
- A high sense of confidentiality, initiative, attention to detail, and good judgment are required.
- Good communication skills, ability to work in cross-functional teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders are required.
Position 3:Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Minimum requirements:
Education:
- An advanced university degree in one of the following areas Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
Work Experience:
- At least Five (5) years of relevant work experience in in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, ideally within multisectoral context.
Skills:
- Strong experience in designing MEL frameworks, conducting and/or supporting evaluations, and facilitating learning.
- Proficiency in data collection and analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Stata, Power BI).
- Knowledge of digital MEL platforms and tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, CommCare).
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work in a multisectoral team and in a cross-cultural environment is a strong asset.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills are highly desirable.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English language is required.
Position 4:Gender Programme Officer
Minimum requirements:
Education:
- A university degree in one of the following fields is required: Gender, Development Studies, Social Science, or related fields.
Work Experience:
- At least 2 (two) years of progressive experience and demonstrated track record of having undertaken and led substantive programming on livelihood and gender.
- Experience in designing, implementing, managing, and delivering results-based programmes on gender or any other cross cutting programme, especially at country/regional level.
Position 5:Programme Officer
Education:
- A university degree in one of the following fields is required: Development studies, International Development, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, Auditing, Project/Programme Management or another relevant technical field.
- A Professional Accountancy degree CPA, ACCA, CA, CIA in addition to an advanced university degree is an added advantage.
Work Experience:
- At least 2 (two) years of progressive experience in programme development/management, financial planning and management, or another related area.
Skills:
- Proven experience conducting Capacity Needs Assessments and capacity building training is required.
- Strong understanding of fundamental concepts of Risk Management and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is required.
Position 6:Mastercard Foundation Programme
Minimum Qualifications and Competencies:
Education:
An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, social sciences, development studies, economics, or a related field.
Experience:
A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in managing multisectoral programs in education, livelihoods or similar areas, preferably focusing on youth employment. Proven experience in managing programs that integrate multiple sectors to achieve holistic outcomes. Strong leadership, organizational, and coordination skills. Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of partners, including government, NGOs, and the private sector. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with UNICEF’s mandate and experience in developing country contexts is an asset.
Language Requirements:
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required. Knowledge of another official UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, or Russian) or the local language is an asset.
Core Values:
Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English language is required.
Skills:
- Strong analytical, organizational, planning, and prioritizing skills and abilities are an asset.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English and Amharic language is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, or Russian) or the local language is an asset.
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UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (1)
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (1)
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact (1)
(4) Innovates and embraces change (1)
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)
(6) Thinks and acts strategically (1)
(7) Works collaboratively with others (1)
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Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
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