United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Recruitment
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - For
70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and
territories to promote children's survival, protection and
development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing
countries, UNICEF supports child health and
nutrition, good water and
sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the
protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF
is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals,
businesses, foundations and governments.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about
making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading
children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Communication for Development Consultant (NOB)
Job Number: 504086
Locations: Adamawa, Bauchi and Kebbi
Work Type: Consultancy
Purpose of the Assignment
- This position is to support the State Ministry of Health, State
Primary Health Care Development Agency and other partners in the
implementation of evidence-based interventions that will result in the
scale-up of and improved access to Maternal and Newborn Health Services
with a particular focus on systems strengthening, local capacity
building, focused mentoring in local facilities and communities in
Adamawa, Kebbi and Bauchi States.
- The officer will support the SMOH, SPHCDA and other partners in
the implementation of various strategies and interventions that will
strengthen partnership for policy reforms, sector governance and
stewardship at LGA level, increased transparency and accountability,
capacity building, provision of sustainable and scaled-up integrated
MNCH service delivery with equity and community participation.
Assignment Tasks
- Under the supervision of the Communication for Development
Specialist (NOC) and coordination of the State EU Programme Coordinator,
work with State EU project team to guide implementation and monitoring
of C4D interventions, in line with the workplan and results framework
- Facilitate partnership at LGA and community levels (working with
all institutions and structures) on effective implementation of the
EU-MNCH programme
- Support capacity development activities on C4D for
Community-Oriented Resource Persons (CORPs), Voluntary Community
Mobilizers (VCMs), Ward Development Committees (WDCs), Faith-based
groups, women and youth groups for effective promotion of MNCH
behaviours at community level
- Document processes, key outputs, constraints and lessons learnt in the various platforms of C4D programming
- Supervise community activities that promote health seeking
behaviour among caregivers in Kebbi, Bauchi and Adamawa states in line
with the EU project, including social events, festivals and
commemorative events
- Participate in, facilitate and provide reports on implementation
of interpersonal communication, community dialogue sessions and
engagement with various participant groups under the EU Project
- Lead processes of advocacy to key influential persons in
Adamawa, Kebbi and Bauchi States (especially Traditional and Religious
Leaders and Heads of Ward Development Committees) for support to EU-MNCH
programme, especially promotion of MNCH behaviours
- Participate in and provide short Reports on the activities of the state Social Mobilisation Technical Committees (SOMTECs)
- Support extensive documentation of all activities under the EU
Project, including development and publication of 8 Human Interest
Stories per year and a Quarterly EU Programme Newsletter and frequent
Social Media outputs
Expected Deliverables:
- Annual State work and operational plans
- Monthly progress reports, including outreach services data, etc.
- Reports of Workshop/Meetings with actionable recommendations
- Quarterly reports of milestones achieved to advance project implementation, in line with Results Framework
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
- University Degree in Social Sciences, Communication, Humanities, Public Health or related technical field.
- Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.
- Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions and very good training skills.
- Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and
establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within
and outside the organization.
- Willingness to travel to remote regions of the country
- 5 years’ experience working on Programme Communication/Communication for Development
- Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of
another UN working language an asset. Knowledge of local working
language of the duty station, an asset.
- Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Consultant - (NOB)
Job Number: 504084
Locations: Adamawa, Bauchi and Kebbi, Nigeria
Work Type: Consultancy
Purpose of the Assignment
- To provide technical support in monitoring and evaluation to
EU-MNCHN project, ensuring quality assurance support to project
implementation and adequate documentation of progress made against
planned results and achievements
Assignment Tasks
- Work with the SMOH, SPHCDA and other partners to support the monitoring and evaluation of EU-UNICEF MNCH Project
- Systematic monitoring of project results at the State, LGA and
Primary health care facilities based on the project M&E framework
and agreed theory of Change (ToC)
- Provide technical assistance to the SMOH and SPHCDA to strengthen the M&E system at the state and LGA levels
- Support SMOH and SPHCDA in the collation and update of EU–MNCHN
project database at the State level. Support the preparation of
EU-MNCHN project quarterly, mid-year and annual reports
- In collaboration with state and LGA Trainers, organize and
conduct trainings for health services providers in the use of the data
collection tools, and analysis of data of the integrated high impact
interventions.
- Support the end user monitoring of equipment and supplies provided to health facilities.
- Participate in on the Job Training, Supportive Supervision and
mentoring of health workers related to data collection and ensure report
is timely done and submitted.
- Produce regular monitoring reports using the information provided by the Health/PHC Monitoring System
- Support SMOH and SPHCDA to establish and manage effectively a result-based monitoring framework
- Support state to develop result-based annual work plans with clear measurable targets
- Support State to conduct quarterly, mid-year and annual reviews and to document progress made against planned results.
- Support the conduct of Nutrition SMART Surveys and other surveys
for the purpose of generating performance data on project
implementation
- Set up and implement a quality monitoring plans, and data
collection system at the facility level and linked it up to the State
Monitoring system and indicators;
- Ensuring that the Monitoring data tools are available at all service delivery points in adequate quantities.
- Ensure that DHIS 2.0 platform in the state is updated with service data from the EU-MNCHN project
- Support the SMOH and SPHCDA to document and disseminate lesson learnt
- Support the conduct of baseline, mid-term and end-line evaluation of the EU-MNCHN Project
- Monitor implementation of updated Mama/CHEW/CBNC kits as entry
point for promotion of desired health seeking behaviour and link with
immunization/polio related activities.
Expected Deliverables:
- Annual State work and operational plans
- Annual reports
- Quarterly DHIS and PHC review reports
- Monthly progress reports containing iCCM and outreach services data, stock update, etc.
- Reports of Workshop/Meetings with actionable recommendations.
- Quarterly reports of milestones achieved to advance project implementation.
- Updated project database on key indicators and milestones;
- MICS/Smart/DHS reports
- Health Facility Reports and Service Statistics
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
- Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation and/or related technical field.
- Knowledge of DHIS 2.0 platform for health data collection and collation considered as an advantage.
- Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions and very good training skills.
- Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and
establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within
and outside the organization.
- Work experience in a humanitarian context is an advantage
- Five years’ experience working on monitoring and evaluation of health projects.
- Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in M&E field.
- Willingness to travel to remote regions of the country
- Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
Job Title: WASH Zonal Consultant - River Field Office
Job Number: 504081
Location: Nigeria
Work Type : Consultancy
Purpose of the Assignment
- The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Field Office
to assist State and LGA partners in the implementation of sustainable
WASH services to achieve planned results under the FGN-UNICEF WASH
Programme.
- The consultancy will be based on UNICEF approved Special Service
Agreement (SSA) guidelines and managed by the Rivers Field Office to
ensure effective implementation of all the planned WASH activities in
Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers states.
- With the creation of Rivers FO and the resign of the former WASH
state consultant position based in Rivers RUWASSA, the WASH section in
Abuja and the Field Office in Rivers have approved this new SSA Wash
Consultant in order to have additional human resources to support the
WASH specialist managing 4 out of 5 states of the Niger Delta Support
Programme (NDSP) that released counterpart funding after more than three
years of advocacy.
Assignment Tasks
- Assist the Field Office to strengthen the capacity of WASH
sector institutions in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers States &
the 8 LGA levels including the LGA WASH Facilitators to plan and
implement WASH programme in rural communities.
- Support the Field Office to organize activities for building
capacities of WASH institutions; and review activity proposals from
partners for recommendation to the WASH Specialist for approval.
- Provide technical assistance to states in the zone which
includes Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers States Rural Water and
Sanitation Agencies (RUWASAs) in the implementation, monitoring and
supervision of agreed annual work plans with greater focus on ensuring
quality of interventions.
- Assist the Field Office to conduct regular supportive
supervision and monitoring of WASH interventions in the state and
end-use monitoring of WASH-related Supplies.
- Provide regular update on the availability of Operational funds
and Counter Part Funds at State and LGA levels especially in
donor-funded projects.
- Assist the field Office to facilitate tracking of progress and
produce reports with disaggregated indicators for planned project
interventions in terms of quantity, quality, coverage, etc. and access
of disadvantaged and marginalized groups.
- Assist the Field Office to support RUWASA in maintaining a
regular flow of information among stakeholders at all levels and
establishing data room where all information and documents relating to
the tendering/contracting/payment processes, monitoring and progress can
be obtained.
- Support the state in the documentation of process, progress and
best practices of the project implementation to support evidence-based
advocacy and learning (produce documentaries, human interest stories,
case studies, etc.)
- Any other relevant assignment that the supervisor may give to help achieve the planned WASH results.
Expected Deliverables:
- Detailed work plan for the implementation of the consultancy
- Monthly Work plan for implementation of WASH Activities within
the four states in the zone (Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers
States) under Rivers Field Office.
- Monthly reports of WASH activities implemented within the zone and progress Reports on planned activities from the Field.
- Final consultancy report of all activities carried out.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
- University Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering; Hydrogeology, Water & Sanitation; and Public Health.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in programme planning,
implementation and monitoring preferably in water and sanitation sector.
- Good communications and writing skills in English.
- Excellent presentation skills, both in terms of written and oral communication.
- Willingness to travel to rural and semi-urban areas of the country.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
- Passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
Job Title: WASH State Consultant -Ekiti State (Focus State) & Others states in Nigeria
Job Number: 504074
Location: Ekiti, Nigeria
Work Type: Consultancy
Purpose of the Assignment
- The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Field Office
to assist State and LGA partners in the implementation of sustainable
WASH services to achieve planned results under the FGN-UNICEF WASH
Programme.
- The consultancy will be based on UNICEF approved Special Service
Agreement (SSA) guidelines and managed by the WASH Specialist Akure
Field Office to ensure effective implementation of all the planned WASH
activities in the concerned states.
Assignment Task
- Assist the state to strengthen the capacity of WASH sector
institutions at State & LGA levels including the LGA WASH
Facilitators to plan and implement WASH programme in rural communities.
- Support the Field Office to organize activities for building
capacities of WASH institutions; and review activity proposals from
partners for recommendation to the WASH Specialist for approval.
- Provide regular update on the availability of Operational funds
and Counter Part Funds at State and LGA levels especially in
donor-funded projects.
- Assist the field Office to facilitate tracking of progress and
produce reports with disaggregated indicators for planned project
interventions in terms of quantity, quality, coverage, etc. and access
of disadvantaged and marginalized groups.
- Assist the Field Office to support RUWASA in maintaining a
regular flow of information among stakeholders at all levels and
establishing data room where all information and documents relating to
the tendering/contracting/payment processes, monitoring and progress can
be obtained.
- Provide technical assistance to the State Rural Water and
Sanitation Agencies (RUWASAs) in the implementation, monitoring and
supervision of agreed annual work plans with greater focus on ensuring
quality of interventions.
- Assist the Field Office to conduct regular supportive
supervision and monitoring of WASH interventions in the state and
end-use monitoring of WASH-related supplies.
- Support the state in the documentation of process, progress and
best practices of the project implementation to support evidence-based
advocacy and learning (produce documentaries, human interest stories,
case studies, etc.)
- Any other relevant assignment that the supervisor may give to help achieve the planned WASH results.
Expected Deliverables:
- Detailed work plan for the implementation of the consultancy
- Monthly Work plan for implementation of WASH Activities within the state
- Monthly reports of WASH activities implemented within the state and progress reports on planned activities from the Field.
- Final consultancy report of all activities carried out.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
- University Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering; Water & Sanitation; and Public Health.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in programme planning,
implementation and monitoring preferably in water and sanitation sector.
- Good communications and writing skills in English.
- Excellent presentation skills, both in terms of written and oral communication.
- Willingness to travel to rural and semi-urban areas of the country.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
- Passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline: 27th April, 2017.