United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Job Recruitment

Job Title: Emergency Specialist (Rapid Response Mechanism), (P-3) Job Number: 530515 Location: Maiduguri, Borno Contract: Temporary Appointment Work Type: Fixed Term Appointment

Job Descriptions

• The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria is seeking the interest of a qualified and energetic Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Coordinator to provide overall coordination for RRM partners in Nigeria for the North-East emergency.
• During 2014 and early 2015, Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati wal-Jihad (JAS) and The Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP) commonly known as Boko Haram intensified its attacks on the civilian population in Nigeria, with tactics developing from hit-and-run to take-and-hold attacks in which they managed to establish and maintain control over large swaths of territory.
• While in late 2015 and 2016 the Nigerian Armed Forces took back most JAS / ISWAP controlled areas, the fighting caused additional mass displacement especially in Borno State. However, as conflict and access dynamics shifted in 2019, a need for a dedicated Rapid Response Coordinator was evident.
• The purpose of the assignment is to coordinate the RRM partners through the development and implementation of an effective RRM in North East Nigeria.
• The specific objective of the RRM project is based on three pillars: 1) Assessments: Maintaining a humanitarian watch as the basis for the execution of rapid and multi-sector assessments for populations at high risks, 2) Advocacy: Ensuring the effective use of the MSA information and follow-up humanitarian action via close and constant coordination and advocacy with sectors and other stakeholders by disseminating alerts / results / recommendations, 3) Response: In the absence of ready humanitarian action within the humanitarian community, undertaking emergency responses.

How can you make a difference? RRM strategy developed:

• Develop 2020 RRM strategy complete with alert verification system, thresholds, timeframe, minimum packages and exit strategy;
• Identify and map areas of responsibility of implementing partners;
• Develop rapid assessment, post mission, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), and evaluation tools; and
• Ensure Sector pipelines are stocked with necessary response items.

RRM program with the implementing I / NGOs is coordinated, managed and implemented:

• Co-lead the governance structures of the RRM and ensure regular communications both internally and externally;
• Conduct regular operational analysis, identify areas of poor performance, bottlenecks, and identify solutions such as design improvements, additional trainings and technical support;
• Ensure relevant analysis of complaints and feedback received through different sources and ensure implementing partners relevant follow up; and
• Prepares relevant programme reports required for management, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.

RRM program fully funded and donors are satisfied with its implementation and results:

• Elaborate and monitor an annual RRM budget;
• Monitor grants to ensure funds are allocated and utilized as per the proposal and quality reports are done according to plan including the visibility components;
• Fundraise to cover the gap in RRM funding through regular communications/advocacy with Donors and prepare quality concept notes and proposals; and
• Develop a Donor strategy specific for RRM.

RRM program is well incorporated into the humanitarian landscape and well respected by the humanitarian actors and beneficiaries:

• Ensure that quality assessments are completed and are shared with the Humanitarian Community as per agreed thresholds / approaches;
• Liaise with Inter Sector Working Group (ISWG) / OCHA and humanitarian community to advocate for assessment results and identified needs to be addressed as per agreed thresholds / approaches;
• Ensure the RRM approach works within the existing sector approach and framework;
• Ensure there is a good understanding of the RRM at the Field Level and staff are kept abreast of RRM partner agreements including any potential end user monitoring and technical support; and
• Liaise with UNICEF sections including Emergencies as Provider of Last Resort.

Requirements To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

• An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in International Development / Relations, Social Sciences, Public Administration, International Law, Public Health, Nutrition, or other related disciplines.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in programme / project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration with UN and / or INGOs;
• Experience in multi-sector emergency programme implementation;
• Previous experience implementing and / or coordinating an RRM is highly desirable;
• Experience in use of cash in emergencies is highly desirable;
• Experience in multi-stakeholder co-ordination and facilitation is highly desirable;
• Effective communication, networking and organizational skills and ability to work well in a team;
• Ability to work well under pressure and in response to rapidly changing needs; and
• Ability to work in difficult circumstances.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

• UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication (II), Working with People (II) and Drive for Results (II).

The functional competencies required for this post are:

• Formulating strategies and concepts - (II)
• Analysing - (III)
• Relating and networking - (II)
• Deciding and initiating action - (II)

View our competency framework at: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Application Deadline 22nd March, 2020; 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time)

Note

• 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.
• UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
• Please note that this is a non-family duty station.
• Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offer of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service.

Job Title: Individual Contractor to develop a Hygiene Promotion Strategy and approach for North-East Nigeria. Job Number: 530511 Location: Nigeria Work Type: Consultancy

Purpose of the Consultancy

• Working with WASH sector, the contractor will provide strategic and operational guidance to the Hygiene Promotion (HP) Technical Working Group and WASH partners to enable a coherent and effective approach to community engagement and hygiene promotion and to ensure an effective Cholera prevention and response plan in the emergency WASH response in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States.

Main Tasks / Responsibilities Analysis of context and capacity:

• Map the current HP actors and initiatives across the sector (humanitarian and government) at community and institutional (schools and health facilities) levels (?), identify gaps in coverage and capacity.
• Develop a capacity building strategy and road map to address the gaps.
• Compilation of all HP TWG accepted Hygiene methodologies as annexes to the Hygiene Strategy.
• Using partner key informant and documents, review and update existing data on context analysis, community stakeholder mapping and baseline data on WASH norms and practices as they relate to public health risks.
• Develop and support partners with data collection tools / methodologies to provide a more comprehensive analysis of the key barriers and enablers to community engagement in hygiene promotion and practice.
• Design outreach activities for partners and context specific communications initiatives based on field findings.

Develop context specific Hygiene Promotion approach that ensures:

• WASH facilities address concerns relating to access, privacy, dignity and cultural appropriateness for diverse users (e.g women, elderly  people, persons with disabilities).
• Support for adolescent girls and women to ensure safe menstrual hygiene management.
• Initiatives to engage with children and their caregivers in the safe disposal of children's excreta.
• Institutional WASH (schools and health facilities) meet minimum standards for behavioral change.
• Feedback on user satisfaction with the content and process of hygiene and menstrual hygiene management kit distributions; revise the contents and their replenishment accordingly taking account of increasing market access where appropriate.
• Design and roll-out of monitoring plans to track the implementation of hygiene promotion interventions in the WASH sectoral response.
• Community monitoring of WASH disease incidence and high-risk practice.
• Activities based on community feedback, with special attention to the specific needs of women, children and persons with disabilities.
• The use of epidemiology data from health care providers to inform and update WASH priorities.

Expected Deliverables:

• Map out current HP actors and initiatives across the sector.
• Develop work plan and conduct field visits and partner engagement for first account of the HP systems and approaches in use.
• Design outreach activities for partners and context-specific communications initiatives based on-field findings.
• Plan and conduct workshop for partners capitalizing on best practices in NE Nigeria and evidence-based HP approaches across the globe.
• Draft HP approach.
• Field testing of proposed approach.
• Final consolidated and endorsed HP approach for the WASH sector.

Qualification, Experience and Skills Required

• Advanced University Degree in Water and Sanitation Technical field or Public Health, along with relevant technical knowledge and experience in behaviour change and communication in emergencies.
• At least 5 years experience in coordinating and managing programs in an emergency context.
• Previous experience working in UNICEF is highly desirable.
• Language skills: Fluency in English is required, fluency in or working knowledge of Hausa is an asset.
• Ability to conduct data analyses using Excel or other statistical software (Stata, SPSS, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills; to assess situations, identify needs, and respond with recommendations to address identified issues during the assessment.
• Willingness to travel and work in the field in insecure areas.
• Experience of designing and delivering training on project cycle management.
• Experience in mainstreaming crosscutting issues-like protection, GBV prevention, PSN and environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the latest tool in the field of information management within the social science sector.
• Familiarity with child protection and the systems strengthening approach would be beneficial.
• Experience of working on information management and reporting systems within the public sector.
• Experience of undertaking assessments of management information systems.

Duration:

• 60 days from the date of signing of the contract

Working Conditions:

• Contractor is expected to spend 60 days in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states in Nigeria and while in Borno, the contractor is expected to travel to deep field locations.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

Application Deadline 20th March, 2020; 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time).

• Please submit your all inclusive financial proposal in addition to a detailed technical proposal along with the application. Application without these will not be entertained.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• 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. 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.

Borno State, Maiduguri