United Nations Children’s Fund
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Kenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement “KCO/CP/2015- 016”
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Duty Station: NairobiKenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement “KCO/CP/2015- 016”
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Posts: Child Protection Specialist (Emergency), NO-C
Type of Contract: Fixed
Term
Date of Issue: 13
April 2015
Closing Date: 26
April 2015
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO), Nairobi
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief, Child Protection, this post is responsible for contributing to the development of a national child protection system that prevents and responds to violence, abuse and exploitation of children, including during emergency scenarios such as natural disaster and conflict through:
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO), Nairobi
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief, Child Protection, this post is responsible for contributing to the development of a national child protection system that prevents and responds to violence, abuse and exploitation of children, including during emergency scenarios such as natural disaster and conflict through:
(1) the development, implementation,
and coordination of child protection emergency prevention and response
initiatives;
(2) within the context of systems
development, contribute to the strengthening of those systems through the
integration of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and resilience in national and
county level programming; and
(3), supporting the development
and/or integration of child protection in emergency coordination mechanisms at
the national and county level.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- As part of a country-wide initiative towards
the development of child protection systems, develop sustainable and
institutionalized emergency preparedness and response capacities within
government structures - at national and county levels - in accordance with
the CCCs by supporting a broad spectrum of training and capacity building,
including, but not limited to, Child Protection in Emergencies,
Psychosocial Support (including Child Friendly Spaces), Separated and
Unaccompanied Children, Gender-Based Violence, development/support to Case
Management, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and demobilization of
child-combatants and monitoring and reporting (as required).
- In collaboration with UNHCR and implementing
partners engaged in Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps, support the
development and implementation of child protection interventions in
accordance with the parameters set by contingency planning exercises and
work plans for the refugee population
- Responsible for arranging contracts (program
cooperation agreements and special service agreements), securing standby
partners, arranging for supply procurement, and in collaboration with
section, ensuring appropriate management and use of emergency resources
- With regard to the IASC cluster approach and
under the auspices of humanitarian reform, ensure child protection in
emergency needs and activities are reflected in broader humanitarian
appeals for Kenya, including FLASH, CAP, and CERF, and mainstream child
protection concerns through sectors and/or clusters.
- Within UNICEF, and as required, contribute to
raising additional funds for child protection systems development and
child protection in emergencies, prepare donor proposals, donor reports
and/or briefing notes (including sitreps) on child protection interventions.
Required Qualifications: Advanced
university degree, preferably in the social sciences, law or other relevant
field.
Experience:
Experience:
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible
professional work experience in international setting or in emergency prevention
and response within Kenya, including supervisory experience.
- Emergency child protection experience with
refugees and/or IDPs is required, as is experience working in conflict and
natural disasters, i.e, drought/flooding.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge and training
experience with child protection in emergencies including psychosocial
support, IDTR, Case Management, and GBV.
- This position requires: excellent writing,
analytic, and communication/diplomacy skills; supervisory experience; and a
demonstrated ability to mobilize resources.
Language: Good
knowledge of English language and knowledge of the working language of the duty
station.
Competencies:
Competencies:
Core Values (Required)
i) Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies
(Required)
- Communication [II]
- Working with People [II]
- Drive for Results [II]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [II]
- Relating and Networking [II]
- Applying Technical Expertise [III]
- Leading and Supervising [I]
- Analyzing [III]
- Deciding and Initiating Action [II]
How to Apply
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their applications along with their P11 (CLICK HERE to download), curriculum vitae, P11 (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their applications along with their P11 (CLICK HERE to download), curriculum vitae, P11 (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenhrvacanciesC@unicef.org
Please indicate: Reference No. “KCO/CP/2015- 016” in the email subject.
Vacancy Announcement “KCO/CP/2015-019”
Re-advertisement of VA # KCO/CP/2015-04
(Candidates who applied previously will be considered and need not re-apply)
Temporary Appointment: (364 Days)
Job Title: Child Protection Specialist, NO-C, Lodwar
Date of Issue: 21 April 2015
Re-advertisement of VA # KCO/CP/2015-04
(Candidates who applied previously will be considered and need not re-apply)
Temporary Appointment: (364 Days)
Job Title: Child Protection Specialist, NO-C, Lodwar
Date of Issue: 21 April 2015
Closing Date: 28
April 2015
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Temporary position in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO), based in Lodwar Zonal Office.
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief, Field Office, Lodwar Zonal Office and Outcome Lead on Child Protection in Nairobi (for child protection technical reporting) this post is to specifically support the County governments in
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Temporary position in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO), based in Lodwar Zonal Office.
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief, Field Office, Lodwar Zonal Office and Outcome Lead on Child Protection in Nairobi (for child protection technical reporting) this post is to specifically support the County governments in
the four counties of
Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu and Baringo to identify gaps in children services;
strengthening coordination of the emergency child protection programmes and
contribute to overall strengthening of the child protection systems including
upscaling of case management for children at the Kakuma refugee camp.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure effective implementation of programme
support of UNICEF child protection actions in Turkana as per the
UNICEF-Government of Kenya (GOK) Country Programme (2014-’18) and Child
Protection Rolling Work Plan (2014-’16). This includes working with county
level government; preparing and monitoring joint activities; development
of Programme Cooperation Agreements (PCAs) -in collaboration with NGO
partners, and assist in the management and monitoring of these. Monitor
implementation, proper utilization and liquidations of funds as
appropriate.
- In close collaboration with partners, identify
gaps in children’s services and make recommendations on alternative
courses of action to accelerate/improve programme delivery in line with
UNICEF overall strategy in the Turkana area, and as per the UN Joint
Programme in Turkana.
- Facilitate and support strengthening of child
protection coordination for Turkana area through active participation in
appropriate child protection networks; advocacy and policy dialogue on
child protection with local government and non-governmental partners.
- Support UNICEF Lodwar Zonal office through the
Turkana Gender and Child Protection Network (TGCPN) in the operations of
the Turkana Wellness Centre, including the follow up to the launch of the
Child Marriage case study report and work with partners to develop a draft
strategy to reduce child marriage in Turkana County.
- With regards to the IACS cluster approach and
under the auspices of humanitarian reform ensure child protection in
emergency needs and activities are reflected in the broader humanitarian
appeals, including FLASH, CAP and CERF and mainstream child protection
concerns through sectors and/or clusters.
- As required, contribute to the development of
funding proposals, donor reports, progress and annual reports, as well as
regular SitReps on child protection in emergencies.
Required Qualifications: Advanced
Degree in social sciences, law or other related technical field specifically
pertaining to protection issues concerning children and women.
Experience:
Experience:
- At least five years of progressively
responsible technical experience in child protection and emergency preparedness
and response in Kenya.
- Demonstrated professional experience in
working with government and non-governmental partners in a challenging
environment.
- Advanced university degree in Social Sciences,
Law, or related technical field specifically pertaining to protection
issues affecting children and women.
- 3-5 years of emergency experience, preferably
with exposure to both UNICEF and UNHCR protection and child
protection.
- Knowledge of programming for IDTR, psycho
social support, GBV prevention and response and other interventions
described above; must have practical technical knowledge and experience
carrying out necessary training.
- Fluency in written and spoken English;
Language of the duty station an asset.
- Leadership, teamwork and high interpersonal capabilities.
- Good analytical, negotiating, communication
and advocacy skills as well as adequate computer operation skills.
- Willing to live and work in difficult
conditions and travel extensively at the field level.
Language: Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of
the working language of the duty station an asset.
Competencies:
Competencies:
Core Values (Required)
i) Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies
(Required)
- Communication [II]
- Working with People [I]
- Drive for Results [I]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Relating and Networking [I]
- Deciding and Initiating Action [II]
- Applying Technical Expertise [I]
- Leading and Supervising [I]
- Analyzing [III]
How to Apply
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their application along with their UNICEF Personal History (P-11) Form (CLICK HERE to download) and curriculum vitae, (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenhrvacanciesD@unicef.org
Please indicate: Reference No. “KCO/CP/2015-019” in the email subject.
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenhrvacanciesD@unicef.org
Please indicate: Reference No. “KCO/CP/2015-019” in the email subject.
Vacancy Announcement “KCO/HLTH/2015 - 015
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Health Specialist (MCNH), NO-C, Post#90644
Duty Station: Lodwar
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Health Specialist (MCNH), NO-C, Post#90644
Duty Station: Lodwar
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Date of Issue: 13 April 2015
Date of Issue: 13 April 2015
Closing Date: 26
April 2015
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position Lodwar Filed Office of UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO).
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief Field Office, the MNCH Specialist and the overall guidance of the Health Specialist MNH the incumbent will manage the UNICEF support to the county government and its partners to implement policy, strengthen capacities required for the provision of MNCH services, within the framework of the devolved system of governance.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position Lodwar Filed Office of UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO).
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief Field Office, the MNCH Specialist and the overall guidance of the Health Specialist MNH the incumbent will manage the UNICEF support to the county government and its partners to implement policy, strengthen capacities required for the provision of MNCH services, within the framework of the devolved system of governance.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Support MNCH coordination at the sub-national level:
Support MNCH coordination at the sub-national level:
Under the guidance of the head of the
Field office and the Health specialists in Nairobi, participate and support in
relevant county coordination meetings, document decisions made, and update the
overall project work-plan accordingly.
Relay any resulting management
decisions to colleagues in the Nairobi Office;
Keep abreast of public health
developments in the county that could have an impact on the MNCH Program
(positive or negative) and proactively propose how to respond to these
developments;
Working closely with the M&E team
under his/her supervision, ensure that relevant and accurate information is
available for partners as needed.
Oversee financial disbursements and supply requisitions:
Oversee financial disbursements and supply requisitions:
- Working closely with the Programme Assistant,
supply and finance divisions, and national office staff, review and
initiate MOH and partner requests for cash transfers and reports on fund
utilization from the county;
- Update the MNH Specialist regularly on fund
utilization status. Based on needs assessments, and with assistance from
the supply division, support the county level to prepare supply
requisitions and monitor delivery;
- While the Assurance Officer and supply Unit
colleagues will conduct end-user monitoring of supplies, the MNCH Officer
should also monitor the placement and use of UNICEF-purchased supplies in
the region.
- Ensure related UNICEF and collaborating
partners staff comply with UNICEF’s financial rules including emergency
fast-track procedures;
- In close collaboration with Operations and
Supply staff, regularly monitor and report on use of related supplies and
other resources donated to the government and non-government partners;
- Collaborate with the Operations Section and
Government authorities to maintain sound internal controls, supportive of
specific health interventions as well as to ensure accountability.
Maintain MNCH work-plan:
Based on regular reports received
from the Assurance Officer and M&E Team, and on feedback obtained directly
from the field and partners, maintain the overall project work-plan and
proactively propose solutions to delays or other implementation
challenges.
Work closely with field staff and MOH
colleagues to prepare county-specific work-plans and suitable budgets, and
regularly track progress through both reports received from colleagues and
direct field visits.
The officer will be expected to
document and disseminate lessons learned while implementing country-specific
capacity building activities.
Additionally, in the region he or she
will apply his/her technical expertise to;
- Ensure UNICEF, government and non-government
staff apply right-based approaches to programming and humanitarian
principles;
- Promote the quality of rights-based Health
programmes through the formulation of programme goals and strategies and
approaches.
Partnerships and leveraging resources
- Maintain close working relationships with
other related UNICEF sectors, particularly nutrition, HIV, WASH, and
programme communication;
- Coordinate with related UNICEF national Health
specialists to ensure strategies are aligned with national, regional and
global strategies;
- Establish active and participatory
partnerships with related Health sector stakeholders (Government, WHO,
other UN agencies, NGOs and bilateral agencies) and interact with them at
different stages of Health programme design and implementation and
identify opportunities for leveraging resources to be brought to the
attention of MNH Specialist in Nairobi;
- Participate in inter-sectoral collaboration
(Child Health and Community Health Services with other programme
colleagues for the systematic delivery of an integrated package of MNCH
services.
Generate progress reports and support
donor visits:
Under his/her supervision, the
M&E and PHO will be responsible for generating draft progress reports every
six months.
The MNCH Officer will be responsible
for reviewing and finalizing these reports, based on his or her direct
knowledge of the overall situation at national and county levels, and his or
her relationship with the donor agencies.
The MNCH officer shall also oversee
all donor visits to the field, through close collaboration with others in the
field office.
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Advanced University degree in one of the
disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Medicine,
Health Research, International Health, Health Policy and Management or a
field relevant to international development assistance in Health.
Experience:
- At least five years progressive experience in
public health or related field with focus on maternal and child survival
and development programs.
- Experience working with National and Regional
government will be an asset
Language: Good knowledge of English language and knowledge of
the working language of the duty station.
Competencies
Competencies
i) Core Values (Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies
(Required)
- Communication [Level II]
- Working with People [Level II]
- Drive for Results [Level II]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Leading and Supervising [Level
I]
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [Level II]
- Analysing [Level III]
- Relating and Networking [Level II]
- Deciding and Initiating Action [Level
II]
- Applying Technical Expertise [Level III]
How to Apply
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their applications along with their P11 (CLICK HERE to download), curriculum vitae, P11 (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenhrvacanciesD@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/HLTH/2015 - 015 ” in the email subject.
This is a re-advertisement of the above position.
Candidates who applied previously are
welcome to re-apply.
“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”
“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”
Zero tolerance for sexual
exploitation and abuse
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