UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND (UNICEF)
KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT “KCO/CP/2015-019”
Re-advertisement of VA # KCO/CP/2015-04
(Candidates who applied previously will be considered and need not re-apply)
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Temporary position in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO), based in Lodwar Zonal Office.
Purpose of the Post:Under the supervision of theChief, Field Office, Lodwar Zonal Office and Outcome Lead on Child Protection in Nairobi (for child protection technical reporting) this post is to specifically support the County governments in the four counties of Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu and Baringo to identify gaps in children services; strengthening coordination of the emergency child protection programmes and contribute to overall strengthening of the child protection systems including upscaling of case management for children at the Kakuma refugee camp.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure effective implementation of programme support of UNICEF child protection actions in Turkana as per the UNICEF-Government of Kenya (GOK) Country Programme (2014-’18) and Child Protection Rolling Work Plan (2014-’16). This includes working with county level government; preparing and monitoring joint activities; development of Programme Cooperation Agreements (PCAs) -in collaboration with NGO partners, and assist in the management and monitoring of these. Monitor implementation, proper utilization and liquidations of funds as appropriate.
- In close collaboration with partners, identify gaps in children’s services and make recommendations on alternative courses of action to accelerate/improve programme delivery in line with UNICEF overall strategy in the Turkana area, and as per the UN Joint Programme in Turkana.
- Facilitate and support strengthening of child protection coordination for Turkana area through active participation in appropriate child protection networks; advocacy and policy dialogue on child protection with local government and non-governmental partners.
- Support UNICEF Lodwar Zonal office through the Turkana Gender and Child Protection Network (TGCPN) in the operations of the Turkana Wellness Centre, including the follow up to the launch of the Child Marriage case study report and work with partners to develop a draft strategy to reduce child marriage in Turkana County.
- With regards to the IACS cluster approach and under the auspices of humanitarian reform ensure child protection in emergency needs and activities are reflected in the broader humanitarian appeals, including FLASH, CAP and CERF and mainstream child protection concerns through sectors and/or clusters.
- As required, contribute to the development of funding proposals, donor reports, progress and annual reports, as well as regular SitReps on child protection in emergencies.
Required Qualifications:
Advanced Degree in social sciences, law or other related technical field specifically pertaining to protection issues concerning children and women.
Experience:
- At least five years of progressively responsible technical experience in child protection and emergency preparedness and response in Kenya.
- Demonstrated professional experience in working with government and non-governmental partners in a challenging environment.
- Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Law, or related technical field specifically pertaining to protection issues affecting children and women.
- 3-5 years of emergency experience, preferably with exposure to both UNICEF and UNHCR protection and child protection.
- Knowledge of programming for IDTR, psycho social support, GBV prevention and response and other interventions described above; must have practical technical knowledge and experience carrying out necessary training.
- Fluency in written and spoken English; Language of the duty station an asset.
- Leadership, teamwork and high interpersonal capabilities.
- Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills as well as adequate computer operation skills.
· Willing to live and work in difficult conditions and travel extensively at the field level.
Language:
Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of the working language of the duty station an asset.
Competencies:
Core Values (Required)
i) Commitment
Diversity and Inclusion
Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
Communication [II]
Working with People [I]
Drive for Results [I]
iii) Functional Competencies (Required)
Relating and Networking [I]
Deciding and Initiating Action [II]
Applying Technical Expertise [I]
Leading and Supervising [I]
Analyzing [III]
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their application along with their UNICEF Personal History (P-11) Form and curriculum vitae, (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenhrvacanciesD@unicef.org
Please indicate: Reference No. “KCO/CP/2015-019” in the email subject.
