Chief Child Protection
Responsibilities
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Manage the Child Protection Section
delivering on the results for the Child Protection Programme, particularly
related to the development of a Child Protection System including in
emergencies as referenced in the 2014-2018 Country Programme Document
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Oversee management of Programme
Officers working closely with the Government of Kenya to develop the various
components contributing to a Child Protection System in Kenya both at national
and county level within the new devolved governance structure. This include
legal and policy reforms; strengthening monitoring and evaluation,
coordination, planning and budgeting; strengthening access and quality of
protective and care services including positive social norms, and supporting
the VAC initiative.
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Liaise with bilateral agencies,
governmental and non governmental organizations and other UN agencies in Kenya
in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes aimed
at furthering children’s protection from violence, exploitation and abuse.
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Oversee the implementation of the
Global VAC initiative at country level. This includes the implementation of the
VAC response plan for Kenya, mobilizing resources and commitments for on-going
programme response and strengthening the reporting system on VAC.
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Support the development of a
coherent, rights based approach to alternative family-based care within Kenya.
This includes supporting the development of a responsive institutional
framework, including appropriate support to the judiciary and Children’s’ Department
within the system approach.
Qualifications
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Advanced university degree in Social
Sciences, Law or related technical field. A first level university degree in
combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
university degree.
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A minimum of 8 years of progressively
responsible professional work experience in the development, implementation,
management and evaluation of field programmes, particularly child protection
programmes in developing countries, some of which should be in the region
concerned.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
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Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of the a local language is an asset.
How to Apply
Qualified
candidate to apply here
WASH Officer
We are looking for a dynamic WASH Officer to support to
ESARO’s important work in the area of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene by
contributing in the following areas:
Responsibilities
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Programme Development & Planning
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Draft updates for WASH in the
situation analysis, to inform the development of WASH-related outcome and
output results. Research and report on trends in WASH, for use in programme
development, management, monitoring, and evaluation.
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Prepare technical reports and inputs
for programme preparation and documentation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and
relevance of information.
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Contribute to the
development/establishment of WASH-related outcome and output results, as well
as related strategies, through analysis of WASH sector needs and priorities.
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Provide technical and administrative
support throughout all stages of programming processes by
executing/administering a variety of technical programme transactions,
preparing materials/documentations, complying with organizational processes and
management systems, to support progress towards the WASH-related outcome and/or
output results in the Country Programme.
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Technical and operational support for
programme implementation
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Provide technical and operational
support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other
country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF
policies, strategies, processes and best practices in WASH, to support
programme implementation.
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Undertake field visits and surveys,
collect and share reports with partners/stakeholders. Report critical issues,
bottlenecks and potential problems to supervisor, for timely action.
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Humanitarian WASH preparedness and
response
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Draft requisitions for supplies,
services, long-term agreements and partnership agreements to ensure UNICEF is
prepared to deliver on its commitments for WASH in case of an emergency.
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Study and fully understand UNICEF’s
procedures for responding in an emergency.
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Take up support roles in an emergency
response and early recovery, as and when the need arises.
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Research information on potential
donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising
and partnership development purposes.
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Innovation, knowledge management and
capacity building
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Assist in the development,
implementation, monitoring and documentation of WASH action research and
innovation (technical or systems).
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Assist in the preparation of
learning/knowledge products, covering innovative approaches and good practices,
to support overall WASH sector development.
Qualifications
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Advanced university degree in public
health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering or
other specialist field related to WASH is required.
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A first-level university degree
(Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with qualifying experience (at
least 3 years of relevant working experience) may be accepted in lieu of an
advanced university degree.
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Two to maximum four years of
professional work experience in WASH-related programmes for developing
countries.
Oral and written proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
Oral and written proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates to apply here
Education Officer
Responsibilities
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Sectoral work plan development,
implementation and monitoring, Contribute on preparation of Situation analysis
by compiling, analysing and evaluation information on trends in the areas of
OOSC/ CFS/PBEA/ DRR, focusing on nomadic, children with special needs, girls,
adolescents and children affected by conflicts and advocate for the Right based
Programming. Collaborate across the program to ensure gender mainstreaming.
Ensures that monitoring mechanism are in place to tack progress towards
disparity reduction goals and targets in Education. Promotes inter- sectoral
partnership in order to ensure that progress benefits mutually education and
other programmed.
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Programme planning, development and
management leadership. Provide evidence based guidance and inputs to government
on policy standards and strategic development and monitoring to achieve
universalization of Education. Coordinate with the respective section in the
MoE to improve efficiency and effectiveness of data collection, analysis and
better use. Facilitate development of pro equity and gender based policies and
program with MoE and other relevant national government bodies. Support
Government counterparts in budgeting for education unit costing for
implementation of polices and strategies.
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Communication, collaboration,
networking and partnership. Prepare programme status reports required for
advocacy and strategic input in government policy, donors and other external
agencies. Coordinate and provide technical support to the ongoing curriculum
reform. Knowledge management effectively promoted through drafting/ finalizing
key Education sectoral program documents and reports, sharing good practices,
lessons learned, and information with partners and other collaborative
stakeholder,
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capitalizing on the know- how and
network of knowledge institution.
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Collect and analysis of the data for
situation analysis, education planning management, monitoring and evaluation
purpose. Analyse the programme implementation reports and evaluate against the
established programme recommendations and Rolling Work Plans. Prepare tables,
graphs and other statistical data required by education section.
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Support and rolling out of CFS
including sensitization of Key partners at district level, measuring learning
achievements, training on CFS form national to district levels, conduct
periodic project implementation reviews with district official , CBOs and NGOS
and prepare relevant reports and recommendations. Assist in the development of
monitoring plans and in the verification of schools complying with CFS.
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Establish good coordination and
rapport with MoE and other relevant stake holders to ensure smooth
implementation of the programme/ projects.
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Ensure regular field visits to
project focus counties and schools to monitor the project implementation as
well as conduct periodic review with Government counterparts and other
partners. Provide technical assistance to district and sub district
counterparts in the implementation of CFS and OOSC activities. Provide support
in developing, managing partnership with NGOs based on the programme needs
Qualifications
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Completion of a basic degree in
Education, economics, social science and related technical field.
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A minimum of 3 of relevant
professional experience in
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Knowledge on SDG, MTP III, EFA, CFS,
CRC, Assessment of leaning achievements and other education related reforms are
desirable.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of another local language is an asset.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of another local language is an asset.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates to apply here
Regional Advisor
Responsibilities
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Leverage resources for Regional ECD
initiatives, policies, strategies and implementation plans based on globally
acknowledged scientific evidence, through:
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Strengthening the evidence base on
programme implementation, policies and operational strategies for ECD.
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Developing and operationalizing
regional ECD strategic priorities together with the UNICEF Regional Management
Team, Regional Advisors, and COs.
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Driving technical leadership for ECD
in the region through monitoring the trends and situation of young children and
families, based on analyses of data.
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Creating and maintaining relevant
partnerships and networks with key stakeholders to support the programme,
policy, advocacy and data needs of the region.
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Coordinating with colleagues involved
in planning and resource mobilization to support the leveraging of additional
resources for ECD.
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Contributing and taking a lead role
on ECD issues in major regional forums and networks.
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Providing outcome specific, high
quality and timely reporting on progress towards the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs), and the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the
Children (CRC) commitments to Early Childhood, and those in the World Fit for
Children (WFFC), Generation 2030- which spotlights the massive demographic
growth in Africa in the next 15 years.
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Increasing domestic budget toward ECD
and early learning programming.
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Engaging the emerging private sector
in the ECD agenda and linking ECD to the larger development agenda as outlined
in the SDGs
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Ensure that a young child’s
holistic development is fully integrated into global strategic plans, across
programmes in ESARO, Country Programme Documents and UNDAF with measurable progress
indicators and M&E plans, through:
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Working closely with the HQ global
ECD team and informing global strategies to reflect national and regional
priorities and bringing the latest global evidence and to the region and COs.
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Promoting implementation of interventions
that address child development across developmental domains.
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Working with other UNICEF ECD
regional advisors as part of a global technical team to promote a common
understandings and programmatic strategies for ECD across the organization.
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Using knowledge gained from other
regions and global initiatives, when relevant to inform regional and country
practices in ESAR.
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Participating in and providing
technical support to global and other regional initiatives.
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Familiarity with and capacity to
articulate ECD programming and policy to key African and sub-regional entities,
including the African Union, the Regional Economic
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Commissions (RECs) and similar
technical and policy making entities.
Qualifications
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Advanced university degree or
equivalent backgrounds, in Human Resources, Business Administration,
International Relations, Social Sciences, Psychology or related areas.
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A minimum of Ten (10) years of
relevant professional work experience in Developing country work experience
(for IP) or field work experience (for NO).
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Background/familiarity with emergency
and relevant professional experience in Developing country work experience is
considered an asset.
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Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or
Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates to apply here