Mission and objectivesUNICEF Chad is implementing the 2017-2021 country cooperation program, which aims to promote the realization of children's rights in Chad, while reducing disparities and inequalities. The UNICEF Country Office is entering the 5th year of implementation of the 2017-2021 country cooperation program and its commitments under the 2017-2021 UNDAF with the Government of Chad. The country program is structured around five program components: a) child health and nutrition; (b) inclusive quality education; (c) child protection; (d) social inclusion; and e) program effectiveness. In the field of child health and nutrition, the cooperation program with the country prioritizes the intensification of community healthcare and the improvement of equitable immunization coverage through โReach Every Districtโ approaches and the guarantee of an uninterrupted supply of quality vaccines; as well as supporting national commitments to the universal healthcare coverage strategy; as well as a reinforced focus on preventing and reducing chronic malnutrition and intensifying the management of acute malnutrition; and decentralized interventions to prevent mother-to-child transmission in priority health districts, promoting integration with maternal, neonatal and child health services and paediatric care.
ContextThe fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does โ in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to childrenโs 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 โ in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions โ her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a societyโs most disadvantaged citizens โ addressing inequity โ 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. Chad is one of the worldโs least developed countries. It is currently ranked 189th out of 193 countries and territories on the Human Development Index (HDI) and monetary poverty affected 44.8 per cent of the population in 2022. The country faces a multitude of crises โ inter-community conflicts as well as conflicts involving Non-State Armed Groups, the Sudanese refugee crisis that is particularly affecting Eastern Chad, disease outbreaks, extreme food insecurity and climate change impacts, including massive flooding in 2022 and 2024. In 2025, 7 million people in Chad require humanitarian assistance. UNICEF has worked in Chad since 1961 and is supporting the Government of Chad in both development and humanitarian settings, in line with the Chad-UNICEF Country Programme Document 2024-2026. The main office is based in NโDjamena and is supported by 4 Field Offices across the country. To ensure a coordinated effort to donor relations and resource mobilization, the Partnerships Unit of the office oversees report and proposal development/review and supports overall donor relations, including communication/visibility aspects. The Unit is headed by a Partnerships Manager who reports directly to the Representative and the Unit works in close coordination with programme and operations teams, Field Offices as well as Regional Office and HQ teams. The IUNV Partnerships Expert post will report to UNICEF Chadโs Partnership Manager and support the work of the Partnerships Unit as per the tasks described further below. Supervision, induction and duty of care of UN Volunteers (Roles and Responsibilities of Host Entities) UN Volunteers should be provided equal duty of care as extended to all host entity personnel. Host entity support to the UN Volunteer includes, but is not limited to: โข Introductory briefings about the organisation and office-related context including security, emergency procedures, good cultural practice and orientation to the local environment;
Task DescriptionWithin the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Partnerships Manager or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Partnerships Expert will: Work with programme sections to ensure quality funding proposals are developed, which include SMART and realistic proposed activities, objectives, target groups, expected results, indicators, timeline for implementation and budget. โข Establish and maintain an overall plan and timeline for all reports that are due, ensure sections receive the reporting template as well as a reminder on the report submission deadline well ahead of the deadline. โข Conduct donor report quality control to ensure conformity with the proposal, funds utilization and planned results. Review, edit and advise on layout and contents of the donor reports in cooperation with programme sections and ensure timely submission. โข Undertake research to keep up-to-date donor profiles and inform the sections of funding opportunities. โข Produce relevant materials to support resource mobilization efforts (e.g. briefing notes, fact sheets, concept notes, proposals, etc.) and coordinate responses to ad-hoc requests from donors that meet the country and global standards. โข Support collaboration with the regional office and HQ in order to produce materials which are aligned with regional and global priorities. โข Work with relevant sections to ensure that quality communication and visibility materials as required by donors are developed and/or distributed as relevant. โข Ensure programme sections and field offices are kept up to date with donor requirements and follow up as required. โข Maintain the documentation database in the shared drive for all partnerships materials including proposals and the proposal pipeline tracker, donor reports, contact lists, communication with donors, etc. โข Conduct research on prospective new partners for UNICEF. โข Support overall donor relations including the organization of meetings with donors and the preparation of required background information for the meetings. โข Support field offices during donor and other missions to the field in collaboration with the communications and programme sections. โข Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the success of the unit. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: โข Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); โข Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; โข Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities. โข Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; โข Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; โข Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible. Results/expected outputs โข As an active UNICEF team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: o Timely submission of quality reports and proposals. o Continuation of partnerships with existing partners and diversification of partnerships. โข Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment โข A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.
Competencies and valuesโข Professionalism : demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEFโs work in Chad; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; โข Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organizationโs interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; โข Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; โข Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. โข Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; โข Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; โข Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; โข Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEFโs mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.
Living conditions and remarksLiving in N'Djamena involves adapting to a lifestyle with limited infrastructure and services, including health services, and having to deal with security precautions that restrict oneโs personal freedom. There are frequent power outages and water shortages are common. The climate is hot and dry, and the rainy season can bring flooding that disrupts daily life. The main religions are Islam and Christianity. There are several bars and restaurants as well as gyms and sports classes that are accessible to expats. NโDjamena has three big supermarkets that also sell a range of international products. Living in Chad provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions are essential. The rapidly changing nature of novel coronavirus COVID-19 has placed significant and increasing restrictions on the freedom of movement of people across the globe, within countries and across borders. Such restrictions make it very difficult for international UN Volunteers to begin their assignments at their assigned duty station and UNV cannot guarantee assignments will proceed as normal. Candidates for international UN Volunteer assignments during this period may be exceptionally granted alternative working arrangements to work from their place of recruitment until restrictions are lifted. This is at the discretion of the host entity. Candidates proceeding to interview are recommended to discuss the likelihood of travel and possible alternative arrangements with the host entity. If selected, candidates should carefully consider the circumstances before accepting UNVโs offer.