UNICEF works in some of the worldโs toughest places, to reach the worldโs 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, www.unicef.org/sudan
Sudan, surrounded by the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Libya and South Sudan, positioned next to East, West, South and North Africa, is surrounded by complex conflicts in an unpredictable, volatile and rapidly evolving region. Sudan is by size the third biggest country in Africa, with a diverse population of around 42 million people. Sudanโs children make up half of the total population, and the past two decades have seen their lives significantly improve: fewer girls and boys are dying before their fifth birthday, primary school attendance is increasing, immunization coverage is high and the country remains polio free. Still, millions of children continue to suffer from protracted conflict in Darfur, the Kordofans, and Blue Nile, from seasonal natural disasters, malnutrition and disease outbreaks, and from under-investment in basic social services. More than three million of Sudanโs school aged children are not in the classroom. UNICEF has been in Sudan since 1952 and continues with a presence in 12 of Sudanโs 18 states.
How can you make a difference?
Purpose of postย
Under supervision of the ESS Specialist, S/he will be responsible to support the adequate implementation and monitoring of the relevant instruments related to the Risks and ESS Management component and tools.
Key Expected Results:
IV. Impact of Results:
The quality of work by the Programme Officer ESS directly impacts on the overall risk management of UNICEF. S/He follows established procedures but is expected to make overall recommendations for improving practice. The Programme Officer ESS is accountable for quality, substantive input and ability to help UNICEF deliver on its commitments, most importantly to the vulnerable children and communities it serves.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will haveโฆ
A Bachelor university degree is required in one of the following fields: risk/project management, strategic planning, social studies, environmental/civil engineering or public health (with proven knowledge on social standards), or another relevant technical field. At least 2 yearsโ experience in risk informed programming and management, or programme management that include: Experience in social and environmental sustainability and design, implementation and preferably monitoring of social and environmental impact assessments and management plans. Experience in occupational health and safety, social behavioral change, community engagement, gender. Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development. Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. Experience in training and development of training materials is required. Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing is required. Experience in report writing in English for UN and donor audiences is required. Experience working in a developing and emergency environment is required, and in Sudan an asset Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The functional competencies required for this post are...
Core Competencies Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1) Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2) Works Collaboratively with others (2) Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2) Innovates and Embraces Change (2) Thinks and Acts Strategically (2) Drives to achieve impactful results (2) Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds,ย irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.