Country: India
Closing date: 26 Mar 2019
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 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. And we never give up!
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For Every Child, AN ADVOCATE:
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, 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, nutrition, 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?
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in the world's thereby ensuring a better future for every child, this is the chance to make a difference.
The position is directly supervised by the Health Specialist NO-C, under the guidance of Chief of Field Office.
Major duties and responsibilities:
1. Support to program development and planning:
2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results:
3. Technical and operational support to program implementation:
4. Networking and partnership building:
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building:
For every Child, you demonstrate…
Core Values (Required)
Core Competencies (Required)
Functional Competencies (Required)
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
(i) Specific Technical Knowledge Required [ for the job ]
(ii) Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group)
(iii) General knowledge of:
(iv) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job)
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To qualify as a championfor every child you will have…
Requirements of the position (QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES):-
Education:
A University Degree in public health/nutrition, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology or other health related sciences is required.
Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in public health/nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of community, maternal and neonatal health care, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, at the international level and/or in a developing country is required.
Experience in health/nutrition program/project development in UN system agency or organization is an asset.
Language Requirements:
Oral and written fluency in English and Hindi. Knowledge of any Indian local language is an asset.
Remarks:
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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all national, religious, gender and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.
UNICEF prides itself on fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
UNICEF has recently become the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification – the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace. UNICEF’s commitment to EDGE reaffirms our pledge to gender equality and inclusion all UNICEF staff worldwide. This certification recognizes UNICEF’s commitment to achieving significant milestones in gender equality for all its staff, including strong gender balance at all levels of the organization, pay equity, a solid framework of policies and practices, and an inclusive workplace culture.
We are the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification – the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace. For more information on UNICEF EDGE Certification, kindly view the video here.
“UNICEF’s most important asset is our staff — all of our staff. Gender diversity and equal opportunities for men and women is not only a matter of rights. It makes us more effective as an organization.” Henrietta H. Fore, UNICEF Executive Director.
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How to apply:
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. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=520510