Brief details about UN jobs in New York – Disability Inclusive Localization Consultant:

• Organization: UNICEF – United Nations Children’s Fund
• Location: New York City
• Grade: Consultancy – Consultant – Contractors Agreement
• Occupational Groups:
  • Human Rights
  • Civil Society and Local governance
  • Disability Rights
• Closing Date: 2023-06-29

About UNICEF:

Information about the organization that has offered the UN jobs in New York – Disability Inclusive Localization Consultant job:

UNICEF, or the United Nations Children’s Fund, is an agency of the United Nations that donate humanitarian and developmental support to children over the world. It was originally initiated in 1946 to give emergency food and healthcare to children and mothers in countries devastated by World War II. UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to defend the rights of every child, especially those who are vulnerable. Its activities include giving immunizations, disease prevention, and treatment for children and mothers with HIV, as well as strengthening childhood and maternal health. UNICEF relies wholly on voluntary contributions from governments and private donors.

Tasks of UN jobs in New York – Disability Inclusive Localization Consultant:

• Maintain track of the project implementation plan and flag any delays or other issues
• Prepare project reports and other donor requirements, based on inputs from UNICEF and partners involved in project performance
• Provide aid to the effective functioning of Project Coordination Group, including compiling the agenda, preparing background materials, documenting agreements and action points and updating shared folders to be accessible to all members
• Provide close help to partnership arrangements between UNICEF and IDA/CBM Global, including working with relevant administrative focal points to ensure that all requirements are met, and monitoring budget expenditure
• Help coordination of feedback on project outputs, including training materials, ensuring that all inputs are noted and addressed

50% time – Help UNICEF and partners to strengthen equitable partnerships with local and national OPDs, as part of a broader localization agenda:

• Work closely with UNICEF Partnerships colleagues in NYHQ to recognize feasible modalities for COs to partner with OPDs
• Work with the Disability Section in NYHQ and with regional offices to document good techniques in partnership with OPDs in humanitarian contexts
• Develop and deliver capacity building for UNICEF team and partners on building equitable partnerships with OPDs in humanitarian action

Work closely with EMOPS colleagues in NYHQ to incorporate a disability lens into UNICEF guidance, policy and training on localization

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Qualifications of UN jobs in New York – Disability Inclusive Localization Consultant:

 Education

• Advanced degree in Project Management, Humanitarian Assistance, International Development, Disability Studies, Social Science, or connected fields
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is needed. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

Work experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively professional background in supporting project management and implementation in international organizations
• Knowledge of and commitment to the rights of persons with disabilities is a requirement
• Strong organization and writing skills are fundamental
• Background engaging with national and local organizations, especially with organizations of persons with disabilities, in humanitarian action is a strong asset
• Background with multi-partner projects is highly desirable
• Acquaintance with humanitarian action systems and processes is an asset

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