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The Country Programme of Cooperation between the Government of Mozambique and UNICEF (CPD) for 2022-2026 aims to support Mozambique to accelerate efforts towards achieving the targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and meeting its commitment to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of children, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action. It derives from the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), 2022โ2026 and aligns with the Government Five-Year Plan 2020โ2024, the National Development Strategy 2015โ2035 and relevant sector policies and programmes.
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The P4 Youth Engagement Manager is accountable for leading on the design and implementation of strategies for youth engagement in campaigning and advocacy, as well as supporting them in their personal development, with a strong focus on guiding them on their journey from learning to earning.
This includes:
Overseeing the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of integrated youth engagement strategies that generate meaningful opportunities for young people to take action in support of childrenโs rights; Champion youth engagement and development in strategic organizational processes; Brokering innovative partnerships, mobilizing resources, and spearheading new approaches, based on dvelopments in the broader environment; Conducting risk assessment and developing mitigation strategies to ensure UNICEF is able to engage with youth on sensitive issues and/or in challenging environments.Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
ย Youth Engagement and Development strategy development and implementation Risk assessment and mitigation Resource mobilization & Fostering innovation Youth Engagement M&E U-Report/ Youth Engagement Platforms Youth Advocates Safeguarding and participation Team building, project and budget management Youth Engagement capacity building & knowledge management Stakeholder engagement Strategic planning OthersIf you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:ย ย Youth Engagement Manager P4.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will haveโฆ
Minimum requirements:
Education:Advanced university degree (master's or higher) in Education, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, International Relations, International Development, or another related field is required.
*A first level university degree with an additional two years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Work Experience: At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in advocacy/campaigning and communication with young people is required.
Experience in leading the development and implementation of youth programming and engagement strategies, with clear theories of change, specific, measurable and timebound objectives, and performance indicators is required. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
Desirables:
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. Experience in building strong relationships with traditional and social media entities and using media relations and channels to engage public audiences is an asset.ย Experience in building and maintaining a network of stakeholders, and in working with coalitions a strong asset. Strong communicator with emphasis on being able to present complex policy ideas in succinct, engaging ways through campaign narratives and creative tactics is an asset. Experience in managing a team is a requirement, along with a proven commitment to diverse and inclusive recruiting process. Experience managing a multicultural team is an asset. Demonstrated experience in design and management of projects, including budget management and monitoring and evaluation of results is an asset. Knowledge of childrenโs rights, public policy, international development and humanitarian issues is an asset. Knowledge of child safeguarding and ethics of working with children and youth is an asset. Experience in advocacy at the international level is an asset. Experience in training and facilitation is an asset. Experience working in a developing and emergency environment is an asset. Knowledge Portuguese is a very strong asset.For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEFโs Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post areโฆ
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with othersย
(8)ย Nurtures, leads and manages people
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This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable childrenโs data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.
UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone,ย irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer aย wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks andย reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally requiredย to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.ย
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicantsโ bank account information.
UNICEF staff members holding fixed-term, continuing, or permanent appointments who are considered to be on abolished post status may apply for this temporary position and, if selected with a start date before 31 December 2025, may take it up as a temporary assignment, in line with UNICEF guidance on separation due to the abolition of posts or staff reduction. They will retain their fixed-term entitlements but will not hold a lien to their abolished post. For other scenarios where a Temporary Assignment may be possible, please refer to Additional guidance on IP to IP temporary assignments after completion of the full TOD.pdf (accessible to UNICEF personnel only).
The conditions of a temporary assignment, including relocation entitlements, will depend on the status of the staff memberโs original appointment and may be limited in accordance with applicable UNICEF policies, procedures, and practices in force.
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEFโs Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
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