Organization: UNICEF – United Nations Children’s Fund
Location: Kisumu
Grade: Junior level – NO-B, National Professional Officer – Locally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
Social Affairs
Legal – Broad
Political Affairs
Closing Date: 2024-10-21
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Do you believe in equity and the power of social policies to transform communities? UNICEF is looking for a dedicated Social Policy Officer (NOB) to join our team and help us create a brighter future for every child.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
For every child, Social Protection for Every Child’s Potential!
https://www.unicef.org/kenya/topics/social-policy
How can you make a difference?
UNICEF’s mission is indeed crucial and inspiring. Their focus on equity ensures that every child, especially the most disadvantaged, has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. By addressing inequities, UNICEF not only promotes the rights of all children but also contributes to the sustainable growth and stability of societies.
Based in Kisumu, the Social Policy Officer provides technical and operational support in all stages of social policy programming by administering, implementing, monitoring, and reporting of social policy initiatives and activities particularly supporting programme implementation, capacity building, documentation and strengthening evidence based social policy dialogues focusing on social policy especially at the county level.
Key functions and accountabilities:
Improving data on child poverty & vulnerability for increased use for policy and programme action
Strengthening social protection coverage and impact for children
Partnership, capacity building and coordination.
Strengthened advocacy and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy
UNICEF Programme Management
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Social Policy Officer – Kisumu, NOB FT
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
Education: A university degree in one of the fields: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations,
Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant professional work experience. Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency contexts is desirable.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s 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 are…
(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 others
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. 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’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required 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.
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 applicants’ bank account information.
UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.]
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.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.