Recrutement de 01 Adolescent Specialist

Recrutement de 01 Adolescent Specialist
Job no: 556050
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Dakar
Level: NO-3
Location: Senegal
Categories: Adolescent Development
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, a Champion

If you are a strong committed, creative professional and would like to contribute to changing the lives of children and adolescents in Senegal, UNICEF's Senegal Country Office would like to know more about you.

Organizational Context:

UNICEF Senegal plays a pivotal role in contributing to the Government of Senegal's national priorities, including the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals. The Child Survival & Development (CSD) team works with government partners and key stakeholders to ensure the survival, development, and well-being of children. The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy, and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias, or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education, and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference?

For every child, care

The Adolescent Specialist reports to the Health Specialist (NO 3) for general direction and supervision. The Adolescent Specialist supports the development and preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the adolescent health program within the country program. The Specialist provides technical advice and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of adolescent health program outputs in the country program.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities

1. Provide support for program development and planning

2. Contribute to the management, monitoring, and achievement of program results

3. Provide technical and operational support for the implementation of the program.

4. Establish networks of partners and strengthen partnerships

5. Foster innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building

Details of key tasks in relation to key functions/accountabilities can be found in the attached Job DescriptionDownload File JD Adolescent Specialist NO3 Dakar.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Recruitment Qualifications:

Education: University degree (Master's degree) in one of the following fields: public health, family health, anthropology, psychology,

sociology, education, or another relevant technical field.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in social development planning and management in areas related to adolescent development required. Professional experience in a developing country is an asset. Relevant experience in a UN agency or organization is an asset.

Language Requirements: Fluency in French and a working level knowledge of English is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability (CRITA) underpin everything we do and how we do it.

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

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

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

Core Competencies (For Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities) *

. Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)

. Works Collaboratively with others (1)

. Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)

. Innovates and Embraces Change (1)

. Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)

. Drive to achieve impactful results (1)

. Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

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.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to delivering the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable females are encouraged to apply.

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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Advertised: 20 Dec 2022 Greenwich Standard Time
Deadline: 30 Dec 2022 Greenwich Standard Time