The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently recruiting to fill the position of international consultants in a few locations of its operations in Nigeria. The positions are open to interested and qualified candidates from any region.
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (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.
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UNICEF Job Recruitment for International Consultants DETAILS
UNICEF is recruiting to fill the following positions (below):
1.) International Consultant for Development of Reintegration of At-Risk Children (ARC), UNDP, Abuja, Nigeria
Location: Abuja
Deadline: 18th December, 2020.
Basic Requirements: To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have;
- Master’s degree in Human Rights, Peacebuilding, Law, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or other relevant fields.
- Senior expert with at least 10 years relevant programme and operational management experience
- Experience in leading projects/programming relating to children in street situation and/or Almajiris and/or skills/livelihood programming is preferred
- Knowledge of prevention of violent extremism programming is preferred but not a requirement
- Experience in design and development of multi-year and multi-partner project/programme documents for the UN is a requirement
- Previous experience working in the region on peacebuilding, child protection, livelihood/employment and/or rule of law/human rights programming is preferred
- Knowledge of the context in Nigeria and the Almajiri system in Nigeria is preferred.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
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2.) National Consultant for Development of Reintegration of At-Risk Children (ARC), Abuja, Nigeria
Location: Abuja
Deadline: 25th December, 2020.
Basic Requirements: To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in social/behavioural sciences (Child education and development, Human Rights, law, Gender/women studies, Community development, Sociology, Anthropology).
- A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
- A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in planning and management of social development and education programmes at State and community levels.
- Knowledge of issues related to formal and non-formal education and child welfare is required.
- Proven skills in partnership building, networking, advocacy, negotiation and organising community dialogues, campaigns and special events around social norm changes and education at community levels would be an advantage.
- Good understanding and experience in the field of social norms, education, gender and community dynamics.
- Leadership and participation in previous assignment and incapacity similar or higher than this assignment
- Expertise in social research, community mobilization and engagements, and sociocultural relations in the selected areas.
- Proven ability to work independently.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
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Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: The UNICEF job recruitment for International consultants are open for applications, interested and qualified candidates should click the link against their desired job to view details and apply online as indicated above.
Please Note:
- Attach latest CV and Motivation Letter. Your motivation letter should indicate your availability.
- Indicate the consultancy fee. The financial offer should clearly indicate a) the amount for consultancy fees requested to carry out the aforementioned deliverables, b) the amount for the travel expenses required, c) any other expenses deemed necessary, d) the total amount of the financial offer. Please note that applications without a proposed fee will not be accepted.
- UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
- UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
- Other notes available at job application page.
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