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1- Generic Vacancy Announcement: Budget Officer, NOB, FT, Amman, Jordan

Job Number: 521942
Locations: Middle East and North Africa: Jordan
Work Type : Fixed Term Appointment
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential to the benefit of a better world.
Purpose for the job
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Jordan Country Office in Amman seeks a dedicated, experienced, highly motivated and proactive National Officer for its Programme Team. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Budget Officer will be responsible for  planning, monitoring, allocation, coding, data analysis, fund utilization and progress reporting and capacity building for programme staff and new staff as required.
How can you make a difference ? 
  1. Participate in office fund management and contribution management efforts by providing support to the Partnerships Specialist and Deputy Representative. Supervise the transaction hub team to ensure smooth, accurate and timely processing of all VISION/SAP transactions for the Jordan country office.
  2. To structure and code the annual programme budget, and to supervise its updates, including coding of new allocations. This will be done by assisting Programme Staff in preparing budgets to reflect the respective Country Programme Documents. Collect and analyse budget and financial data for programme/project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation purposes.
  3. Review the accuracy of VISION/SAP generated data. Be responsible for accuracy of financial data and information. Analyse and produce programme implementation reports and evaluate in relation to the established programme recommendations and plans of action. Report the outcome of analyses and propose corrective actions.
  4. Participate in the development of the office work plan, annual management plan and donor proposals as required. Monitor compliance to ensure fund management objectives and targets are met and achieved ensuring that performance dashboards and indicators are updated regularly.
  5. Guide professional and support staff in budget preparation and financial reporting. Advise programme sections on financial rules and regulations. Assist in ensuring their orientation and training needs are met and provide on-the-job training, also by selecting and compiling training and orientation materials for budgeting and financial reporting.
  6. Monitor commitments and expenditures to ensure timely, accurate and appropriate management information provided on programme budget, allocations, commitments, expenditures and projections and to ensure errors and discrepancies are detected and corrected. This will be done by:
    1. Coordinate with HQs and programme sections on incoming funds, grant creation, extension and adjustments as well as reallocations; monitor conditionality and deviations
    2. Supervise and ensure the production of monitoring reports (donor utilization reports, all routine management reports produced by VISION, non-routine reports and presentations) and share with relevant staff
    3. Review and analyse reports and recommend actions to be taken to maximize the efficiency of the office fund utilization. Assist management and programme staff in allocation and reallocation of funds. Conduct regular review and reconciliation of grants; provide analysis by using the management indicators.
    4. Carry out annual budget adjustment as required. Alert the management and chiefs on low utilization and recommend budget reallocation based the trend analysis. Bring key issues to the attention of Donor Relations Specialist and management.
  7. Ensure smooth operation of the programme monitoring systems and institutional memory by tracking and filing all contribution related documents. 
Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor and/or management.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have: 
Education: University degree in in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Financial Management or related technical field.
Experience: Two years progressively responsible experience in programme design, administration, budget management or related field is highly desirable. Experience from the another UN agency, or NGO is highly desirable.
Language requirement: Fluency in English and Arabic. 
For every Child, you demonstrate ..
Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles
Remarks: 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

2- Generic Vacancy Announcement: Administrative Assistant, GS3, FT, Amman, Jordan Country Office
Job Number: 521937
Locations: Middle East and North Africa: Jordan
Work Type : Fixed Term Appointment
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential to the benefit of a better world.
Purpose for the job:
Under supervision of the GS6 Admin Assistant the incumbent performs specialized tasks in providing administrative clerical services to the Jordan country office.
How can you make a difference?
  1. Maintain a log of the transport and registry units invoices and submit them for settlement through the applicable processing systems and platforms.
  2. Issue monthly related reports such as the fuel consumption report, vehicles maintenance reports, stationary stock reports, Premises hardware and consumables consumption.
  3. Maintain the Jordan office archives records in the stores. Ensure they are safely kept and updated. Organize for the detention of the office archive records in accordance with the office retention and detention of records policies and procedures.
  4. Assist with the annual physical count of the office assets and expandable properties. Assist the section with the disposal process of the assets including handing over of the assets to the new recipient.
  5. Distribute office stationary to users. Maintain the stock of the office stationary, report at their reorder point and update the stock records accordingly.
  6. Work as a back up to the transport dispatcher when required.
  7. Perform other takes when required.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have: 
Education: Completion of primary education, preferably supplemented by technical courses in the area of administration.
Experience: Three years experience in  progressively responsible clerical Experience
Language: English and Arabic knowledge is required.
For every Child, you demonstrate ...
Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles
Remarks: 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Opening Date Sun May 05 2019 09:00:00 GMT+0300 (EEST) Jordan Daylight Time
Closing Date Sun May 19 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (EEST) 
3-  Generic Vacancy Announcement: Chief Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships, P4, FT, Amman, Jordan
Job Number: 521938
Locations: Middle East and North Africa: Jordan
Work Type : Fixed Term Appointment
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential to the benefit of a better world.
Purpose for the job
The post is responsible for establishing and maintaining partnerships with the private and public sector, locally, regionally and internationally. The post maximizes results for children by leveraging financial and non-financial resources. The incumbent serves as private and public sector fundraising advisor to the Jordan Country Office, accountable to maximize private and public sector income, as well as being accountable for fundraising performances, with an emphasis on profitable and strategic utilization of investment funds. The incumbent builds fundraising capacity, designs and implements a fundraising strategy, based on his/her own analysis of the market. The post requires a familiarity with the Jordanian and regional target markets. The incumbent is also accountable for supervising, developing, managing and coordinating an advocacy, communication and fundraising strategy, associated products and activities on an on-going basis with public audiences, with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children's and women's rights, and general and financial support for UNICEF's mission, priorities and programmes in the country office.
How can you make a difference?
1. Fundraising and partnerships (Corporate/Private and Public Sectors)
Ensure that JCO has a continuously updated, long-term fundraising strategy, aligned with the advocacy and communication strategy and JCO's Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships Section Work Plan, with the aim of maximizing income and brand exposure. Plan, develop, advise, strategize, direct, take responsibility for and implement JCO's fundraising efforts that take into account local and regional markets and target  audiences. Mobilize and manage resources in close collaboration with Partnerships Specialist. Ensure that global and country level fund-raising activities are supported by an effective advocacy, communication and fundraising strategy and activities.
Duties and tasks
  • Lead the development of a long-term private/corporate and public partnership engagement and fundraising/resource mobilization for the Jordan Country Office, development of workplan and activities to optimize fundraising potential.
  • Promote new partnerships, working with UNICEF colleagues at HQ (PFP), regional and local level, to identify partnership and resource mobilization needs and broker resource mobilization agreements to meet those needs. Capitalize on regional synergies to maximize growth, ensure fundraising and communication messaging are aligned.
  • Develop and maintain deep knowledge and familiarity with current and prospective partners and relevant stakeholders. Expand UNICEF's network of key interlocutors to build stronger relationships between UNICEF and governments, other key-decision makers, regional development institutions, foundations, the private and public sector, international financial institutions and/or relevant constituencies.
  • Ensure appropriate focus on fundraising in annual work plans and budgets, with information on plan, implementation and outcome. Design, implement and lead on a multi-year fundraising strategy for JCO, folded out 2018-2021. Oversee fundraising targets and update management.
  • Ensure ethical guidelines are followed in fundraising efforts.
  • Ensure that JCO has a cutting-edge portfolio and products that appeal to potential and current partners, donors, the private and public sectors and National Committees. Identify additional and innovative channels for private and public sector fundraising, communication and brand usage and act quickly and timely on opportunities. Make use of digital fundraising/mass communication tools and up-to date theoretical fundraising methods.
  • Provide guidance and build fundraising capacity of communication/JCO staff; document, build and share knowledge to optimize work. Ensure that emergency fundraising preparedness plans are in place. Evaluate effectiveness and make timely recommendations to achieve targets.
  • Act as peer-level interlocutor with National Committee fundraising directors and corporate directors. Make technical and substantive decisions on potential partnerships, that eventually can impact UNICEF reputation and achievements. Manage risks and monitor donor and corporate markets. Build capacity in partnerships and oversee institutional procedures pertaining to forging partnerships. Strengthen existing fundraising channels and form new ones; also beyond cash income, to promote child rights in business practices. Provide support on corporate alliance negotiations. Infuse a child rights perspective in policies and practices of all partners.
  • Mobilize country office communication capacity to support and gather/facilitate the gathering of content and coverage of relevant country efforts. Use the opportunity to identify/highlight effective programme activities and results in support of fund-raising.
  • Mobilize resources for fundraising support by regular communication and co-ordination with relevant communication focal points in regional offices and headquarters divisions.
2. Management and capacity building
Ensure that human resources (the communication team) and financial resources (budget planning, management and monitoring) are effectively managed and optimally used. Ensure that the Representative or Regional Communication Chief and the country programme team are provided with professional expertise and advice on all aspects of external relations, communication and fundraising as required; opportunities are identified and addressed for building communication and fundraising capacity among country communication team, media and other relevant partners. 
Duties & Tasks
  • Develop a work plan for communication and fundraising activities, monitor compliance and provide support and guidance to ensure objectives are met.
  • Plan and monitor the use of communication and fundraising budgetary resources. Approve and monitor the overall allocation and disbursement and liquidation of funds. Take appropriate actions to optimize use of funds.
  • Identify, recruit and supervise staff, technical resources and consultants as necessary. Conduct and Implement effective performance planning, monitoring, performance development programme as required.
  • Ensure communication and fundraising effectiveness, efficiency and delivery as well as a rigorous and transparent approach to planning, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Advise UNICEF management, colleagues and staff on media strategy and implications for action and policies proposed.
  • Support communication and fundraising activities through knowledge management, information exchange and building capacity of the country communications team. Enable appropriate advocacy, communication and fundraising training, access to information, supplies and equipment, and developing training and orientation material.
  • Assist the Communication Officers in the development of communication/fundraising tools and/or strategies  including digital strategies tailored to both a domestic, regional and international audience.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen the capacity of partners through appropriate advocacy and communication training.
3. Advocacy and Communication
Ensure that the Jordan Country Office has a clear communication strategy and associated work plan to support the country programme objectives and get children's issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives, and enhance the organization's credibility and brand.
Duties & Tasks
  • Develop, maintain and update the country advocacy and communication strategy and associated work plan. Strategy and work plan include: an environmental and stakeholder assessment; objectives; target audiences; messages and media mix; resources, benchmarks, specific actions, activities and products; monitoring and evaluation of impact; success and opportunity for improvement; ongoing refinement of the strategy.
  • UNICEF's rights- and results-based programming approach is appropriately reflected in the communication strategy, work plan and products.
  • Maintain close collaboration with the Regional Office and HQ on communication issues to ensure effective overall coordination and synergy, best practices and up-to-date theory and knowledge.
4. Global priorities and campaigns
In addition to local/national campaigns, ensure that the Regional/Country Office/Media Hub has an effective process in place for integrating and taking action on UNICEF's global communications and fundraising priorities and campaigns, both disseminating these elements in a locally appropriate way, as well as providing/enabling coverage of the work in the country for global use.
Duties & Tasks
  • Support the UNICEF global communications objectives and strategies through development of complementary country specific and local community materials and activities. Work plan should anticipate the inclusion of work on global priorities and campaigns.
  • Develop and deploy country office communication capacity to gather/facilitate the content and coverage of relevant country efforts. Use the opportunity to identify/highlight effective programme activities and results.
  • Ensure regular communication and co-ordination with relevant communication focal points in regional office and headquarters divisions.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have: 
Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business Management, Marketing, or another relevant social science field or an undergraduate degree plus at least 10 years of demonstrated professional experience in the field of journalism, communications, external relations, fundraising and partnerships, public affairs, public relations or corporate communications.
Experience: A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in one or more of the following areas is required: communication, print, broadcast, new media, fundraising/corporate communications, marketing, PR, project management, or brand management. Work experience with the corporate sector, particularly in creating large scale corporate partnerships, ideally at international level. Knowledge of current theories and practices in fundraising/marketing and or corporate communication and experience with commercial marketing and communications/fundraising is an asset. Knowledge and experience of Corporate Social Responsibility is a plus. International and national work experience. Knowledge of the UN system is an advantage.
Language requirement: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge or understanding of Arabic is preferred, although not a requirement.
For every Child, you demonstrate:
Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles
Remarks: 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Opening Date Sun May 05 2019 09:00:00 GMT+0300 (EEST) Jordan Daylight Time
Closing Date Sun May 19 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (EEST) 
4- Internship: Operations Section Intern, MENA Regional Office, Amman, Jordan
Job Number: 521952
Locations: Middle East and North Africa: Jordan
Work Type : Internship
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.
For every child, hope.
Scope 
The intern will report directly to the Regional Chief of Operations. Duties of this internship will contribute to strengthening Risk Management in MENA region and will give interns an opportunity to practice high-level, professional skills.
Work assignment 
The intern is expected to assist the Regional Chief of Operations with the following:
  • Mid-year review of 2019 MENA Country Offices Annual Management Plans (AMPs) and progress made towards identified priorities.
  • Analysis of the Risk Assessment and mitigation component in Country Offices Annual Management Plans.
  • In collaboration with Country Offices, review risks and mitigation measures identified in the Risks Management platform and come up with risk mitigation cost scales.
  • Quality Assurance of 2020 AMPs and whether COs have adopted the new risk management strategy;
  • Develop, maintain and report on key metrics, risk and control indicators, triggers, breaches, trends and ensure control documentation adheres to strict policy and governance requirements
  • Other duties within the field of fraud detection/prevention and internal controls
Candidate qualification 
  • On-going advanced university degree (MS/MBA) studies in Accounting, Enterprise Risk Management or other relevant area supplemented by relevant certifications such as CPA/ACCA or Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
  • Knowledge of relevant computer systems and applications; excellent knowledge of MS Office is required.
  • Have no other relatives in the line of authority which the intern will report to.
  • Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF Office 
  • Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Estimated duration of the internship:
Start date: August 2019 for six month 
For every Child, you demonstrate…
Our core values are Commitment, Diversity, and Integrity and our Core Competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles
Opening Date Mon May 06 2019 09:00:00 GMT+0300 (EEST) Jordan Daylight Time
Closing Date Mon May 20 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (EEST)
5- Generic Vacancy Announcement: Knowledge Management Specialist, P3 Fixed Term, Amman, Jordan Country Office
Job Number: 521935
Locations: Middle East and North Africa: Jordan
Work Type : Fixed Term Appointment
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential to the benefit of a better world.
Purpose for the job:
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief, Education (P5),the KM Specialist supports the Education section in strengthening knowledge management, learning and information sharing by documenting good practices and lessons learned of successful education programmes and flagship initiatives, as well as generating high quality on-time funding proposals, donor reports and concept notes for resource mobilization and donor accountability. 
How can you make a difference?
1. Support to Education section knowledge management system
2. Knowledge-based programme development and planning
3. Strengthen quality reporting for resource mobilization and donor accountability
4. Networking and partnership building
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have: 
Education: 
An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, economics, psychology, sociology, or another relevant technical field.
Experience: 
  • A minimum of five years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or education is required. Experience in knowledge management considered as an asset.
  • Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
  • Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Language: 
Fluency in English is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate ...
Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles
Remarks: 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Opening Date Sun May 05 2019 09:00:00 GMT+0300 (EEST) Jordan Daylight Time
Closing Date Sun May 19 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (EEST)
6-  Generic Vacancy Announcement: Reports Specialist, NOC, Fixed-Term, Amman, Jordan
Job Number: 521943
Locations: Middle East and North Africa: Jordan
Work Type : Fixed Term Appointment
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential to the benefit of a better world.
Purpose for the job
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Partnerships Specialist, within the Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships Section, the Specialist supports several aspects of contribution management and reporting, based on information gathered from programme sections in the Country office (CO). The post also ensures the timely preparation and dissemination of other CO reports, presentations by the CO Representative and Dep Rep, and briefing documents for the CO and Representative as required. The incumbent also assists the CO of in the reporting function in the Country office. The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF's Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
How can you make a difference?
  1. Coordinate with CO programme colleagues to ensure good quality and timely strategic reporting by assisting in the drafting of reports and / or  proposals as well providing guidance and quality control on donor reporting and requirements, in addition to Reporting requirements in emergencies. Proposes and / or undertakes action on operational procedures to ensure there are effective work processes that ensure compliance with requirements and conditions of donors and of UNICEF on donor report submissions in the CO; supervises Partnerships staff that maintains a useful and efficient system of contribution management and quality assurance over contributions and reporting in the CO.
  2. In collaboration with PFP and PPD, provides oversight, technical support and guidance to the country office regarding contribution management and reporting issues. Improves systems and processes to monitor grants and performance against key indicators related to contribution management and donor reporting. Ensures compliance with UNICEF standards and guidelines on oversight of COs donor reports, including managing a quality assurance system of annual sampling and feedback.
  3. Proposes and /or undertake action on operational procedures to ensure there are effective work processes on contribution management and donor report submission in the CO as well as proper and efficient system of managing the records of CO donor reports / proposals.
  4. Identifies capacity strengthening needs in the CO for capacity building on resource mobilization and contribution management; accordingly, designs, prepares and implements various trainings or on-site support to CO as deemed appropriate to ensure that the relevant staff have the most up-to-date information on reporting guidelines and requirements
  5. Contributes to the preparation and / or review of relevant reports for the Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships section as well as prepares key briefing materials for the Representative.
  6. Prepares status reports required for management, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc..
  7. In collaboration with the Deputy Representative, contributes to the design and organization of the CMT meetings as well as other programme planning and Communications related meetings.
  8. As a member of the CO quality assurance team, provides support to CMTs including review of UNDAF, UNDAF results Matrix and Communications, Knowledge and Partnerships Plan.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have: 
Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: communications, reporting or resource mobilization and reporting on results and/or any other relevant discipline is required. A bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of professional experience can also be considered in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in communication, programme planning, management, reporting and/or monitoring and evaluation is required. Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Language requirement: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
For every Child, you demonstrate:
Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles
Remarks: 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Opening Date Sun May 05 2019 09:00:00 GMT+0300 (EEST) Jordan Daylight Time
Closing Date Sun May 19 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (EEST) 
7-  Internship to Support Child Protection Knowledge Management in the MENA Region
Job Number: 522037
Locations: Middle East and North Africa: Jordan, Headquarters Locations: United States
Work Type : Internship
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, protection
BACKGROUND 
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfil their potential - to the benefit of a better world.
The Middle East and North Africa Regional Office (MENARO) is a hub for information, technical expertise, oversight and coordination for UNICEF Country Offices. It also supports these offices in their efforts to raise much-needed resources. Specialist advisers based in Amman, Jordan help develop programmes in health and nutrition, child protection, adolescent development, education, water and sanitation, social policy and emergency preparedness. They also provide technical oversight and support for financial management, communication, planning, and programme monitoring and evaluation.
Across the region, we are working closely with governments, civil society partners, research institutions, private sector and other UN agencies to build strong child protection systems to prevent and mitigate harm for children and to ensure that if and when they are harmed they get the needed care and protection to recover. We provide technical and financial support to reforming national polices and laws to align them with international standards, strengthen service delivery systems, support monitoring systems and data generation for evidence-based interventions, leverage funds and expertise and raise awareness on protection issues among both children themselves and other key duty bearers such as governments and care-givers.
PURPOSE
Under the supervision of the CP Specialist in the Child Protection Section, the primary purpose of this internship is to strengthen UNICEF’s work in the MENA region on knowledge management across the region and the work of the regional office.
Objectives
  • Strengthen knowledge management on CP across the MENA Region
  • Support development of a knowledge management strategy for the MENA Regional Office Child Protection section
How can you make a difference?
  1. Strengthen knowledge management on CP across the MENA Region
Knowledge management is critical to connect practitioners to share and learn from one another and to achieve improvements in results. There is a need to further strengthen knowledge management on Child Protection through documentation of lessons learned and good practices in order to highlight the work being done and increase shared learning.
This internship will focus on two aspects of this work: 1) conduct consultations with Country Offices on knowledge management needs and gaps; 2) support documentation of lessons learned and good practices across the MENA region.
  1. Support development of a knowledge management strategy for the MENA Regional Office Child Protection section
The Child Protection section in the MENA Regional Office has identified knowledge management as an area of priority in 2019. However, a strategy has not been developed for integrating this into the work that is done on a consistent and efficient manner.
This internship will work with the CP team to develop a draft knowledge management strategy through consultation with other sections that have gone through this process and engagement with relevant colleagues in the regional office. The activities will aim at improving the knowledge management environment by enabling collaboration, capturing, storage, sharing and use of knowledge.
  1. Other Tasks
It is anticipated that other activities could be incorporated into the internship work plan based on the interest and agreement of the Intern. This could include engagement and support to the Jordan Country Office programming, to research on child marriage in humanitarian settings, or other areas of work within the regional Child Protection team.
To qualify as a/an [champion or advocate] for every child you will…
Expected background and Experience
  • Be enrolled in an advanced/undergraduate university degree (Master’s or higher) or equivalent in public health, the social sciences or other relevant field related to child protection (completed or in progress).
  • Minimum 2-3 years professional experience
  • Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of child protection;
  • Ability to collect, collate and analyse data in an efficient and effective manner;
  • Analytical, methodical and precise style of writing;
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
  • Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking;
  • Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals;
  • Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment;
  • Demonstrates leadership or supervisory skills; coordinates group activities; experience in a leadership or supervisory role an asset.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships;
  • Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives;
  • Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments;
  • Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; supports team- and department-wide activities;
  • Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization;
  • *Fluency in English required; Knowledge of Arabic an asset.
    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.

    Opening Date Wed May 08 2019 16:00:00 GMT+0300 (EEST) Eastern Daylight Time
    Closing Date Thu May 16 2019 06:55:00 GMT+0300 (EEST)
8- Generic Vacancy Announcement -Communication Officer (digital media), NOB, Amman Jordan (Open to Jordanian Nationals Only)
Job Number: 521936
Locations: Middle East and North Africa: Jordan
Work Type : Fixed Term Appointment
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential to the benefit of a better world.
Purpose for the job:
The Communication Officer is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the digital communication strategy, with a focus on social media management, website, campaign implementation and coordination. The incumbent will produce content for the website and different social media channels, monitor performance, participate in the design and implementation of digital communication campaigns for advocacy, brand and partner visibility.
How can you make a difference?
  • Online Communication Strategy. Ensure that UNICEF CO website and social media channels are regularly updated and reach increased audiences on priority areas, while engaging children and youth, influencers, media, and other key stakeholders in a meaningful way.
  • Content Production. Ensure that the production of communication products and materials for social media channels and other digital platforms is timely executed, relevant, brand appropriate and carefully monitored to support country communication strategy, regional and global campaigns, and priorities and to support resource mobilization as set out in the work plan.
  • Campaign Management. Provide assistance to develop, implement and M&E digital campaigns, ensuring regular contact with creative agencies, vendors, partners involved in campaigns is established.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation. Regular monitoring and evaluation activities are undertaken according to the work plan to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of country online communication efforts. Ensure results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have: 
Education:  University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations or other relevant discipline(s)
Experience:  A minimum of two years practical professional work experience handling social media channels and listening/social media analytic tools, liaising with partners and creating content is required.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic.
For every Child, you demonstrate:
Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Opening Date Sun May 05 2019 09:00:00 GMT+0300 (EEST) Jordan Daylight Time
Closing Date Sun May 12 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (EEST)
9-  Generic Vacancy Announcement- Human Resources Associate GS-6, Fixed Term,Amman Jordan
Job Number: 521932 
Locations: Middle East and North Africa: Jordan
Work Type : Fixed Term Appointment
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential to the benefit of a better world.
Purpose of the Job:
Under the supervision and guidance of the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Associate provides administrative, procedural and operational support and assistance to the efficient implementation of a broad range of Human Resources functions for all categories of staff in his/her office, ensuring accurate and timely delivery, whilst promoting a client-based, quality and results orientated approach to the unit and ensuring compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations.  
How can you make a difference?
  • Support in administration of entitlements and benefits
  • Support in recruitment and placement
  • Support in onboarding
  • Support in organization design and job classification
  • Leave Administration
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have: 
Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization. Bachelor degree is desired.
Experience: A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible human resources work experience required. Experience working with an international organization/UN is highly desirable. Extensive experience in administering recruitment and selection process is an added value.
Language Requirements:  Fluency of English and Arabic is required.
For every Child, you demonstrate:
Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Opening Date Sun May 05 2019 09:00:00 GMT+0300 (EEST) Jordan Daylight Time
Closing Date Sun May 19 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (EEST)
10- Generic Vacancy Announcement: Chief Social Protection & Social Policy, P5, FT, Amman, Jordan
Job Number: 521941
Locations: Middle East and North Africa: Jordan
Work Type : Fixed Term Appointment
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential to the benefit of a better world.
Purpose for the job
Managing and supervising all stages of social protection and policy programing, and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; (d) governance and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services; (e) setting up systems for effective programme delivery, contribution management, monitoring and reporting; and (f) identification of strategic partnership. This encompasses both direct implementation of integrated social protection programme in the camps as well as work with government and civil society partners, ensuring linkages to national social protection systems and support to teams working on education, youth, child protection, health, water and sanitation. The Chief of Social Protection and Policy will provide overall guidance and oversight to the Social Protection and Policy team in the implementation of integrated social services through the 'Makani platform' including cash transfer programme and Civil Society Capacity Building programme. The Chief, Social Protection will serve as the focal person for UNICEF Social Protection package and will work closely with key partners involved in social protection and resilience programs in Jordan. He/She will also support the section in the development of analytical, policy and advocacy tools and strengthen the national social protection systems.
How can you make a difference: 
1. Managerial leadership and supervision
  • Establish the social protection section's annual work plan with the social protection team; set priorities/targets and performance measurement, monitor work progress and ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.
  • Establish clear individual performance objectives, goals and timelines; and provide timely guidance to enable the team to perform their duties responsibly and efficiently. Plan and ensure timely performance management and assessment of the Team.
  • Supervise team members by providing them with clear objectives and goals, direction and guidance to enable them to perform their duties responsibly, effectively and efficiently
2. Strengthening social protection coverage and impact for children:
  • Develops social protection policies, legislation and programmes with attention to increasing coverage of and impact on children, with special attention the most marginalized. Identifies, generates and presents evidence to support this goal in collaboration with partners (World Bank, EU, ECHO, FAO, UNHCR, WFP, Basic Needs Working Group).
  • Promotes strengthening of integrated social protection systems, providing technical support to partners to improve the design of cash transfers and child grants and improve linkages with other social protection interventions such as health insurance, public works and social care services as well as complementary services and intervention related to nutrition, health, education, water and sanitation, child protection.
3. Quality assurance & Programme Design
  • Design and ensure implementation of quality assurance strategies/processes for the implementation of the integrated programme Makani-Cash plus Civil Society Organizations (CSO) procedure in the JCO. This includes processes to ensure that implementing partners are selected and assessed in accordance with the CSO procedure and that all documentation is in line with corporate standards as stipulated in the CSO procedure.
  • Support the design, implementation and monitoring of an integrated National Social Protection program, in close collaboration with other partners (World Bank, EU, FAO, WFP, The Cash Working Group etc.)
  • Support the design and dissemination of program implementation tools (Operation Manual, Monitoring and Evaluation tools, result tracking tools) by social protection stakeholders, including UNICEF partners as and when needed.
  • Reinforce the development of linkages between the Humanitarian NGOs and Governmental programs in social protection Reinforce linkages and complementarity between social protection and other social services, such as education and others, through the national coordination mechanism
  • Promote the use of innovations in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of social protection programs
  • Reinforce the data collection and management system, and the effectiveness of the Social protection coordination mechanism, at the national and regional levels.
4. Effective UNICEF Programme Management
  • Manages and coordinates technical support around social protection and ensuring it is well planned, monitored, and implemented in a timely fashion to adequately support scale-up and delivery.
  • Ensures risk analysis and risk mitigation are embedded into overall management of the support, in close consultation with UNICEF programme sections, Cooperating Partners, and governments.
  • Ensures effective and efficient planning, management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the country programme.
  • Ensures that the social planning project enhances policy dialogue, planning, supervision, technical advice, management, training, research and support; and that the monitoring and evaluation
5. Improving data on child poverty & vulnerability and increased use for policy and programme action
  • Oversees the collection, analysis and user-friendly presentation of data on multidimensional and monetary child poverty, including strengthening national capacity to collect routinely, report and use data for policy decision-making.
  • Provides timely, regular data-driven analysis for effective prioritization, planning, and development; facilitates results-based management for planning, adjusting, and scaling-up specific social policy initiatives to reduce child poverty.
  • Analyzes the macroeconomic context and its impact on social development, emerging issues and social policy concerns, as well as implications for children, and proposes and promotes appropriate responses in respect of such issues and concerns, including government resource allocation policies and the effect of social welfare policies on the rights of children.
6. Improving use of public financial resources for children
  • Undertakes budget analysis to inform UNICEF's advocacy and technical assistance to Ministries of Finance, planning commissions and social sector ministries to improve equitable allocations for essential services for children. Works with sector colleagues to build capacity to undertake costing and cost effectiveness analysis on priority interventions to help inform policy decisions on child-focused investments.
  • Identifies policy options for improved domestic financing of child-sensitive social protection interventions.
  • Undertakes, and builds capacity of partners for, improved monitoring and tracking of public expenditure to support transparency, accountability and effective financial flows for essential service delivery, including through support to district level planning, budgeting and public financial management as well as facilitating community participation.
7. Strengthened advocacy and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy
  • Oversees the correct and compelling use of data and evidence on the situation of children and coverage and impact of child focused services in support of the social policy programme and the country programme overall.
  • Establishes effective partnerships with the Government, bilateral and multilateral donors, NGOs, civil society and local leaders, the private sector, and other UN agencies to support sustained and proactive commitment to the Convention of the Rights of the Child and to achieve global UN agendas such as the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Identifies other critical partners, promotes awareness and builds capacity of partners, and actively facilitates effective collaboration within the UN family.
8. Advocacy, networking and partnership building
  • Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with government counterparts, UN agencies, donor agencies, social protection and social policy institutions, NGOs, research institutes and the private sector to stimulate coordination and collaboration.
  • Oversee the analysis of national budgets for social protection / social policy, cost analysis and value-for-money studies, to advocate for improvements in sector efficiency Produce materials for social protection and social policy programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships and support fundraising.
  • Represent UNICEF in inter-agency discussions, ensuring that UNICEF's position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in planning and agenda setting.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have: 
Education: An advanced university degree in development studies, social policy, social protection, international development, business administration, economics, or other relevant field is required.
Experience: A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in social protection, child protection and systems strengthening is required at the national and international level some of which with the UN and/or in a developing country. Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered a strong asset
Language requirement: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate:
Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles
Remarks: 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Opening Date Sun May 05 2019 09:00:00 GMT+0300 (EEST) Jordan Daylight Time
Closing Date Sun May 19 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (EEST)
11-  Information Communications Technology Officer (Jr. JEE Developer), NO-1, Temporary Appointment (364 days), Yemen CO/Outpost in Amman, Jordan (For Jordanians ONLY)
Job Number: 521599
Locations: Middle East and North Africa: Jordan
Work Type : Temporary Appointment
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone and we never give up.
For every child, Advocate
In the 1970s UNICEF established presence in Yemen to respond to the urgent needs of children in the poorest country in the Middle East. In 1991, Yemen ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child and it was enacted immediately.  Since then the country has been making steady progress for children until it plunged into a brutal conflict in 2015 but even before that, Yemen needed large amounts of humanitarian assistance.
UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for children rights. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle. UNICEF strive to ensure that all children are born alive, stay safe and keep learning.
The Emergency Cash Transfer Project (ECTP) targets 1.5 million vulnerable beneficiary cases (over 9 million people) across all Yemen districts and governorates with unconditional cash transfers in response to the socio-economic crisis. The ECTP is being rolled out nationally by UNICEF as the executing agency, with funds and technical assistance from the World Bank through the International Development Association. UNICEF has established a Project Management Unit (PMU) with staff members operating in Yemen and Jordan, to oversee the implementation.
The ECTP requires the implementation of a Management Information System (MIS) solution that supports the necessary emergency payment delivery functionality and ensures the security of beneficiary data. The ECTP relies heavily on technology and uses agile methodology and open source, i.e., cloud IaaS, Linux (CentOS), Postgres, JEE, Kibana and TeamGantt. The poor ICT infrastructure in Yemen and especially the challenges in terms of connectivity, required the use of a distributed solution based on Linux CentOS severs running minimal-MIS that replicate the deltas to the cloud based IaaS main-MIS.
How can you make a difference?
The ICT Officer (Jr. JEE Developer) reports to the ICT Manager (Business Relations) for close guidance and supervision. The ICT Officer (Jr. JEE Developer) will be responsible for the transfer of the ECTP MIS solutions, its maintenance, upgrade and full operation from a third party.  The ICT Officer (Jr. JEE Developer) will perform the following key functions:
  1. Assistance with the transfer of MIS ownership from a third party: MIS fully transferred to PMU;
  2. Complement and update all documentation: Meet software development best practices quality standards;
  3. Support, maintain and upgrade MIS: Fully functional MIS solution, both Main-MIS and Minimal MIS as well as data exchange with other providers;
  4. Any other related tasks reasonably assigned by Supervisor.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
  • University degree (Bachelor or higher) in computer science, software engineering, information technology related areas. Professional JEE certification or software development is an asset.
  • Minimum one (1) year of relevant professional experience in Software Development as JEE Developer with experience in CentOS Linux, Postgres, Java Enterprise Edition, RESTful Web Services, and Business Intelligence tools, preferably Kibana in large national or international entities.
  • Ability to work with a team as well as independently in a multi-cultural and gender-sensitive environment.
  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The functional competencies required for this post are: 
  • Analyzing (2)
  • Applying Technical Expertise (2)
  • Formulating Strategies and Concepts (1)
  • Planning and Organizing (1)
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, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.”
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.  A written test in the subject area and coding test will be conducted for shortlisted candidates and interviews will be follow right after that.
Opening Date Wed May 01 2019 13:35:00 GMT+0300 (EEST) Jordan Daylight Time
Closing Date Wed May 15 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (EEST)
12-  Care for Child Development (CCD) Consultant
Job Number: 521868 
Locations: Middle East and North Africa: Jordan
Work Type : Consultancy
LOCATION/DURATION:
Duration: 220 days
On-site working days: TBC
Off-site working days: TBC
Field Missions/Travel: yes

Estimated Start Date: May 15, 2019
Estimated end Date: April 30,2020

BACKGROUND:
Early Childhood Development(ECD)
Young children and families, in the first few years of children’s lives are typically served through the health system.  To ensure improvement of child outcomes there is a strong need to understand how best to find and use appropriate entry points in the system for Early Childhood Development (ECD) interventions, packages and methodologies. Early Childhood Development is identified as the skills, competencies and abilities that children gain by age of school entry because of good health, adequate nutrition, protection and stimulation.  Advances in neuroscience are beginning to drive a revolutionary shift in the way we think about child development, as we learn more about the impact of both positive and negative experiences and the interplay of experience (nurture) and genetics (nature) on the developing brain.  These developments have significant implications for our work with children.
MENA – ECD Overview
Despite this compelling global evidence and momentum for ECD, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) stands out as a region that until now has not invested sufficiently in ECD. For instance, early childhood education in MENA is seriously lagging behind other regions of the world. Gross enrolment in pre-primary education stands at 27 percent as of 2011. The only region with a lower level of enrolment is sub-Saharan Africa at 18 percent (World Bank 2014). The MENA region, as well as having low enrolment in pre-primary education, also has the lowest public provision of pre-primary, with only 29 percent of pre-primary enrolment in public programs and 71 percent of pre-primary enrolment in private preschools and nurseries (UNESCO 2014). MENA countries and territories also have the world’s highest rates of violent child discipline (UNICEF 2013) and the region has the lowest coverage of iodine, an important nutrient for brain development (UNICEF 2012). These deficits in ECD in MENA are limiting the potential of a generation of children and making the region less productive and competitive in the long run.
Care for Child Development 
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, in cooperation with the World Bank Group (WB), Aga Khan University, and other partners, designed Care for Child Development (CCD) to prepare service providers and other persons who work with families of young children to promote the healthy growth and psychosocial development of children. CCD is an evidence-based framework designed to promote the responsive caregiving and early learning components of nurturing care through integration in existing services.  Components of nurturing care include: good health, adequate nutrition, security and safety, responsive caregiving, and early learning. The effective integration of the CCD package in health services, in particular, will result in a beneficial impact on children’s early development and support appropriate care for health and development. Findings from several trials have shown improvements in home environment and children’s development with CCD, suggesting that the programme can be incorporated into existing health services at relatively low cost. CCD has been integrated into programmes across various sectors, including child survival and health, nutrition rehabilitation, early learning (e.g. daycare services and preschools), social protection (families participating in a cash transfer programme, prevention of violence and abuse), mental health, and services for families with developmentally disabled children. The time is ripe for the scale-up of interventions like CCD.
OBJECTIVE:
  • Adapt the CCD guidance for three countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, namely Tunisia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In addition, a more general MENA regional guidance will also be expected at the end of the consultancy.
  • Support training for and implementation of CCD package in three priority countries, namely Tunisia, the UAE and Egypt, by providing training (master trainings/training of trainers and follow up training) and capacity building as they relate to Tunisia, Egypt and UAE adaptations of the CCD package.
  • Develop a Guidance for in-country monitoring and evaluation of the CCD
DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT:
  • Preparation of the Guidance on CCD Adaptation for Middle East and North Africa region and Guidance for in-country implementation in Tunisia, Egypt and the UAE. To prepare the guidance, the consultant will review all the existing documents/evaluations from countries already implementing CCD, and in consultation with UNICEF/WHO and inter-agency working group established to support the process, finalize the Guidance (4 documents in total, Tunisia, Egypt and UAE country guidance and MENA Regional guidance.) The four guidance documents should be developed as strategic documents, with a clear set of recommendations. The recommendations should include clear explanation of the process and critical steps needed to ensure effective implementation; identification of main stakeholders/partners at the country level; identification of the most appropriate and efficient delivery channels for the intervention, including clinics, home visits and groups; tips on achieving sustainability (for example, how to incorporate the CCD in the relevant policy documents; how to incorporate the training package into the curriculum of paediatricians / community health workers and others strategies proven to be effective in ensuring sustainability of the intervention).
  • Support the CCD training and implementation in priority countries (initially Tunisia, UAE and Egypt.) The next stage in the roll-out is in-country training and implementation. We have documented experience on the implementation of the intervention in various countries.  It is extremely important to provide adequate technical support to the MENA regional countries ready to apply implement/refine implementation of CCD, and to help them adapt the intervention to their local context, build local capacity and partnership to implement CCD effectively, establish monitoring and evaluation systems, especially to track mother and child dyads over time, and document the learnings from the entire process of training and implantation. Through this consultancy, up to three countries that are in the early planning stages of implementing CCD (namely Tunisia, UAE and Egypt) will be covered. The support will be organized through on-line technical support, in person training (training of trainers and follow up training) and frequent in-country visits, as well as through frequent consultation with UNICEF HQ and consultation with main partners, like the WHO and the WB.
  • Preparation of the Guidance on CCD Monitoring and Evaluation for in-country implementation. To prepare the guidance, the consultant will review all existing monitoring tools applied in countries already implementing CCD as well as relevant monitoring and evaluation tools and frameworks used and promoted by international agencies, and in consultation with UNICEF/WHO (including select country offices) and the inter-agency working group established to support the process, finalize the Guidance. The guidance should be developed as a toolkit, establishing the framework for monitoring and evaluation activities at the country level, with a set of recommended standards and internationally validated M&E tools to be used at country level. The guidance should identify a minimal set of indicators to monitor progress and evaluate quality and recommendations on proxy measures and sampling techniques that can be used to gather useful information at lower cost. The guidance should also provide information to programme managers and others as a minimum, on monitoring  the status of the implementation of Care for Child Development (i.e. status of the training; funding status; operational plan including governance / coordination, etc.); the quality of inputs to the intervention (duration and fidelity of the training and supervision, providers skills; change in practices, etc.) and how well the intervention reaches the most marginalized children and their families. As measuring the impact of the intervention on child development is costly and requires specially trained experts, it is not a recommended routine practice. However, measuring the impact of the intervention is extremely important in understanding the effectiveness of the intervention and process that lead to desired (or un-desired) results. A workshop guide for training managers and front-line workers on how to use the monitoring data to make quality improvements. The guidance should cover some of the key considerations when preparing / conducting evaluation such as: how often is feasible (in low resource settings in particular); what outcomes to evaluate; propose tools that are reliable and valid.

KEY DELIVERABLES:
  • The Guidance on Adaptation of the CCD for MENA region and in-country implementation made available to country offices for use. This deliverable will entail three components: Tunisia CCD Guidance, Egypt CCD Guidance, UAE CCD Guidance and a general MENA Regional guidance that will help inform CCD guidance for other countries in the region moving forward.
  • Up to three selected countries, Tunisia, UAE and Egypt, have implemented CCD with adequate training (master trainings/training of trainers and follow up training and full technical support from the consultant provided in the design, monitoring and evaluation of the intervention including support during the implementation phase, which would entail follow-up visits and supportive supervision.  
  • The Guidance on CCD Monitoring and Evaluation made available to country offices for use and local adaptation, including documentation of best practices and lessons learned for future implementation.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1.         Education:
  • Minimum Master’s Degree in social sciences or related field, Ph.D. preferred;
2.         Work experience:
  •  At least eight years of experience including demonstrated experience in adaptation and implementation of CCD programs
3.         Technical knowledge:
  • Internationally recognized expert in Early Childhood Development;
  • Internationally recognized expert in ECD Monitoring and Evaluation;
  • Excellent writing skills, proven with UN agencies;
  • Excellent facilitation skills;
  • Proven organizational and coordination skills;
  • Work effectively through email, phone, and other means of communications across various time zones.
4.         Language:
  • Excellent command of English and French required, plus knowledge of Arabic preferred;
  • Opening Date Thu May 02 2019 09:00:00 GMT+0300 (EEST) Jordan Daylight Time
    Closing Date Thu May 16 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (EEST) 
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