Avis de recrutement d’un spécialiste de programme (PSEA), Maputo, Mozambique

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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), 2022–2026 and aligns with the Government Five-Year Plan 2020–2024, the National Development Strategy 2015–2035 and relevant sector policies and programmes.

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You can also access and explore all new UNICEF vacancies via the UNICEF Mozambique website link herein.

 

How can you make a difference?

A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Mozambique for a passionate and committed Programme Specialist (PSEA), P-4 level position (Open to non-Mozambican nationals only).

Reporting to the Representative, the Programme Specialist (PSEA), P4 will be based in Maputo, with frequent travels to Cabo Delgado and provinces where UNICEF programmes are being implemented.

Within the context of the emergency response and the National PSEA Committee framework, the Programme Specialist (PSEA) will implement UNICEF Mozambique’s PSEA Action Plan, which focuses on scaling up and taking forward UNICEF’s prevention and response efforts to sexual exploitation and abuse. This will include conceptualizing and implementing PSEA prevention activities, responding to any PSEA concerns  that are reported and implicate UNICEF personnel or partners (including strengthening complaint mechanisms at the community level, reporting, and ensuring appropriate survivor support), liaising with the PSEA Network(s) and other inter-agency bodies addressing PSEA and making contributions to inter-agency PSEA response and monitoring, liaising with UNICEF senior management at national, regional and international levels. The Programme Specialist (PSEA) will be also responsible for building the capacity of UNICEF staff, consultants, volunteers, and implementing partners and suppliers on PSEA.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS :

• Internal PSEA capacity building and technical support ;
• Inter-agency response to SEA and PSEA Network coordination ;
• Support appropriate reporting and response of SEA allegations ;
• Collaborate and coordinate the implementation of SEA prevention activities ;
• Survivor assistance and support to victims of SEA.

For more information, the detailed job description is available via this link  JD Programme Specialist (PSEA) P4.pdf

 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (masters or higher) in one of the following fields is required : international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field. Mental health and/or legal educational background/training will be considered an advantage ;
• IASC PSEA Training for Coordinators will be considered an advantage ;
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in design, implementation and management of protection or GBV programming,  child safeguarding, preferably with the UN and/or international NGO is required ;
• PSEA experience (inter-agency and expert roles) will be considered an advantage ;
• Experience working in humanitarian contexts.  Familiarity with the latest development in PSEA, inter-agency PSEA responses and humanitarian cluster systems ;
• Proven ability to work independently under difficult conditions ;
• Excellent facilitation, training, networking and advocacy skills ;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization ;
• Excellent communication skills ;
• Fluency in English and a Latin language is required. Knowledge of Portuguese is considered a strong asset.

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter : https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

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.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels : competency framework here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

 

Remarks :

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.