Contract |
Posted 5 years ago |
Programme Officer (Generation Unlimited) at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Job Title: Programme Officer (Generation Unlimited)
Job Number: 528008
Location: Abuja
Work Type: Temporary Appointment
Details
While in many ways young people today live in a world of unlimited potential, mass connectivity, enhanced mobility and unprecedented technological progress, too many children and young people in Nigeria are being left behind. A changing global economy is putting an onus on them to acquire skills aligned with dynamic labour needs at a time when the education system is struggling to deliver better learning outcomes for young people. The skills needed in the workforce are also in transition. Digitalization, technological change and automation make many jobs vulnerable while also creating new opportunities for young people with adaptable knowledge and skills. As young people face these realities, we are also learning more about the critical importance of the adolescent years, which shape a range of outcomes and skills formation-from brain development to psychosocial skills and executive function. For adolescents and young people, empowerment and the opportunity to have their voices heard and participate in the decisions that affect their lives are particularly important for their well-being. When young people are prepared, and empowered, they can use their energy, creativity and talent to turn an uncertain landscape into a world of opportunity-for themselves and us all.
Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
- A university degree in one of the following fields is required: International Development, Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Education or another relevant field.
- A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, at the national and international working with children and marginalized youth in the global south, including on adolescent/youth/community engagement and innovation.
- Specialized training in areas such as gender, diversity, community leadership and engagement, entrepreneurship, innovation and social behavioural change is an asset.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, public speaking, presentation, writing, critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Fluency in English.
- Previous experience in Africa is essential.
- Experience in working with teams.
- Good computer skills with software proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office Suit (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- 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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
- 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.
Job Features
Deadline | 3rd December, 2019 |