Avis de recrutement d’un représentant adjoint, Kampala, Ouganda

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s 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, a future

Uganda is one of the over 190 countries and territories around the world where we work to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease, and discrimination place in a child’s path. Together with the Government of Uganda and partners we work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, the objectives of the Uganda National Development Plan, and the planned outcomes of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework. Visit this Link to connect with our mission in Uganda.

 

How can you make a difference?

The Deputy Representative’s key functions and accountabilities are :

1. Country Office Programme planning and development ;
2. Support to the Representative on managing the Country Office ;
3. Monitoring and quality control of Programmes ;
4. Representation, alliance building and UN System coordination ;
5. Private Sector Engagement and Partnerships ;
6. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building.

 

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

Education : An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required : social sciences, international relations, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development, or another relevant technical field.

Experience :

• A minimum of ten years of professional development experience that combines technical and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level, some of which served in developing countries is required ;
• Relevant professional experience in any UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

Language requirement : 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 values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (3) ;
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (3) ;
• Works Collaboratively with others (3) ;
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (3) ;
• Innovates and Embraces Change (3) ;
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (3) ;
• Drive to achieve impactful results (3) ;
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (3).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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.

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.