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Job No: 54487
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
Level: P-3
Categories: Emergency Programme

How Can You Make a Difference?

• Under the general supervision of the Emergency Manager, the Programme Specialist - SRSP will roll out the SRSP pilot in Kaduna State in Nigeria.
• The roll-out will cover the following themes: programme design, partner management, planning and implementation, management and monitoring of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting as well as Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) in support of achievement of programme goals and objectives.
• The Programme Specialist - SRSP shall also provide strategic guidance to enable the country office to liaise with relevant national and local authorities to provide technical assistance to strengthen capacity of government delivery systems to expand cash-based response

Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities
Design and planning of the project pilot:

• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for shock responsive social protection to the flood-affected population (for one state but can be adaptable) including top ups to existing social protection schemes, supporting consultations with national government, local authorities and relevant partners
• Develop a clear documentation plan for the pilot including process monitoring, lessons learned and challenges and successes;
• Liaise with relevant national and local authorities to provide technical assistance to the relevant line ministries; and
• Actively participate and represent UNICEF in nationwide coordination forums such as the Cash Working Group as well as national and sub-national social protection platforms as needed.

Operational management and implementation of the project:

• Provide technical leadership to the project to ensure quality standards are maintained and timely completion of all deliverables outlined in the project proposal;
• Engage with all relevant stakeholders to ensure better coordination and complementarity of existing and planned cash transfer projects in the State;
• Develop, review and maintain work plans with time frames and deadlines for key activities; based on its changing and emerging needs;
• Ensure all budgeted resources are requested, disbursed, utilized and reported against based on implementation timelines and commitments;
• Support relevant colleagues and implementing partners, remotely and in person;
• Conduct regular operational analysis of the programme, identify bottlenecks and develop solutions;
• Ensure adherence to all UNICEF systems and procedures and compliance with requirements for implementing World Bank funded project, as outlined in project documents.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Work closely with the relevant colleagues to implement a sound monitoring and evaluation system for the SRSP programme;
• Undertake field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation flag any critical issues/needs to the Emergency Team in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance to the relevant colleagues on the integrated use of data collection tools and methodologies including leveraging existing implementing partner systems;
• Produce complete and accurate reports as well generating and documenting lessons learned;
• Ensure a robust accountability to affected populations (AAP) framework is in place and regular analysis of complaints and feedback received through different sources and ensure implementing partners relevant follow up;
• Prepare relevant programme reports required for management, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.; and
• Produce an end of project report highlighting process, impact, opportunities for scale-up and lessons learned

Optimum Use of Program Funds for cash transfer programme:

• Establish and supervise programme work plans and monitor progress and compliance. Monitor the overall allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated;
• Take appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds. Ensure programme efficiency and delivery through a rigorous and transparent approach to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation; and
• Ensure all applicable Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) risk management measures are implemented.

Strategic thinking on long-term shock-responsive social protection:

• In coordination with the Social Policy team, work on an influencing strategy to advocate for child-focused shock responsive social safety nets;
• Work closely with the Social Policy Specialist to develop a strategy for UNICEF's engagement on shock responsive social protection and support the team to raise adequate resources for its implementation; and
• Working closely with relevant colleagues to engage with the social protection and humanitarian cash transfers stakeholders for better coordination of efforts on the ground.
• Seek to support and influence the implementation process of the National Social Protection policy

To Qualify as an Advocate for Every Child You Will Have

• Advanced University Degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Public Health or relevant field
• Five years of relevant professional work experience – designing, implementing and managing of social protection or cash transfer programmes.
• Strong knowledge of social protection policy debates and evidence
• Previous experience in SRSP, is required
• Experience in government owned social assistance programmes
• Experience in multi-stakeholder co-ordination and facilitation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment
• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and deliver high quality results on time
• Project management of development and/or emergency programmes, preferably humanitarian cash transfers in emergency or fragile contexts is desirable
• Fluency in English is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you Demonstrate

UNICEF's core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA), and Core competencies:

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

Functional Competencies:

• Builds and maintains partnerships - (II)
• Thinks and acts strategically - (II)
• Drive to achieve results for impact - (II)
• Works collaboratively with others - (II).

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Job No: 543853
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
Level: NO-3
Categories: Child Protection

How Can You Make a Difference?

• Under the overall supervision and general guidance of the Child protection Manager, the Child Protection Specialist (Gender Based Violence in Emergencies - GBViE) will work proactively to operationalize GBViE interventions within coordinated interagency efforts to respond to the North East humanitarian crisis by: providing timely and sustainable technical support on GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response to UNICEF and partners, strengthening the skills and knowledge of child protection partners to report and respond to GBV, and enhancing multi-sectoral linkages to improve coordination and referral to other services.
• The Specialist will also strengthen community actions to save survivor identification, reporting and response using the PSEA data for the GBV response.
• The staff will work in close collaboration with the SGBV cluster coordinator and with other sector partners and integrating PSEA into GBV programming. 

Tasks / Responsibilities
Provide timely and sustainable technical support on GBV Prevention, risk mitigation and response programming to UNICEF sectors and partners in the North East by:

• Assessing the technical capacity of UNICEF partners to prevent and respond to GBV and PSE
• Support trainings for UNICEF child protection and other sector partners and service providers on GBV prevention, mitigation and response and improving procedures/practices around GBV disclosures and first-line support for GBV survivors
• Support child protection sector planning processes to ensure that GBV is reflected in the child protection operational plans and tools, including PSEA integration in all sectors response actions
• Support UNICEF implementing partners to carry out sensitization activities on GBV and SEA in communities and ensure all UNICEF programmes budgeted for community sensitization, risk assessment and capacity building on PSEA
• Work with the Information Management Officer (IMO) for Child Protection to regularly update the database on GBV and SEA cases and case management of child victims’ assistance
• Conduct trainings (refresher) for all UNICEF programme section staff to integrate GBV risk mitigation and gender sensitivity in their programmes and support all UNICEF programme sections to include GBV and SEA outputs and indicators in all programme documents.

Enhance the capacity of UNICEF staff and child protection partners to report and respond to GBV in Emergencies by:

•  Together with communities, review, update or develop and implement up to date community mechanism that supports safe survivor identification, reporting and responses to GBV and PSEA
• Ensure appropriate integration of GBV and PSEA into all UNICEF sectors and PSEA reporting mechanisms
• Provide technical support and monitoring for the implementation of UNICEF Borno Office PSEA Action Plan, with a focus on UNICEF Nigeria Office.
• Strengthen UNICEF partners capacities to provide access to safe and child sensitive reporting channels, including within community-based complaint mechanisms; access to victims centered assistance.

Strengthen integration of child protection services into GBV referral network/referral pathways, in coordination with the GBV Sub-sector, CP AoR and PSEA network by:

• Ensuring that existing referral pathways includes comprehensive case management services for boys and girls up to durable solutions and that the services meet the do no harm principles
• Ensure program staff and UNICEF partners are aware of safe referral pathways and procedures, protection principles and PSEA policies.
• Support implementation of the Nigeria Country Office’s commitment to the IASC GBViE response and PSEA inter-agency initiatives, including providing technical guidance in-country PSEA Networks in the North East.

Strengthen GBViE programming in all operational sites in the North East for efficient and effective delivery of services to affected populations by:

• Contributing to resource mobilization activities, draft reports, project proposals, drafting of advocacy materials and other relevant documents as required.
• In coordination with the GBV officer (Maiduguri), ensure that child victims of SEA access assistance and support Immediately refer victims to appropriate service providers so that they receive the medical, psycho-social, legal and material support they may need
• Support the establishment of girls/adolescent safe spaces in camps. communities and schools to provide dignified, enabling, and protective environments for adolescent girls.
• Consistently review the GBV referral pathways in UNICEF supported programme sites including schools and ensure the pathways and service directories are in use to provide professional assistance to GBV/SEA survivors aligned to IASC GBV guidelines and UN Victim Assistance framework.
• Work with partner NGOs and relevant government ministries to carry out child-friendly awareness activities for community stakeholders and community members including children and adolescents in schools to increase awareness on CP/GBV/SEA related topics and promote access to services to respond to incidents of GBV/SEA.
• Conduct and facilitate structured GBV safety audits and risk assessments in UNICEF programme locations and schools, health and WASH facilities and work with partners and communities to address identified concerns.

To Qualify as an Advocate for Every Child You Will Have

• An Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Political Science, Law or a relevant field from a recognized university is required.
• A First University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience will be accepted in lieu of an  Advanced University Degree.
• Five years of relevant professional work experience in emergency settings with focus on children’s and women’s rights and violence prevention and response, particularly in gender-based violence in emergencies; and on child protection is required. 
• Knowledge of current GBViE and PSEA developments and activities at UNCT and HCT level and its partners is required. 
• Proven success in developing and facilitating training and capacity-building activities on PSEA and GBViE is required. 
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and an ability to conduct face-to face and remote learning events is required. 
• Experience in community engagement and development of community-based complaints and feedback mechanisms is required. 
• Fluency in written and spoken English and working knowledge of the local languages (Hausa and Kanuri) is required.
• Experience of implementing support/reintegration programmes for girls and women associated with armed groups/victims of conflict related sexual violence is desirable. 
• Experience of working with community structures and/or religious groups and leaders is desirable. 

For every Child, you Demonstrate

• UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).
• The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...
  • Builds and maintains partnerships (I)
  • Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (II)
  • Innovates and embraces change (II)
  • Drive to achieve results for impact (II)
  • Manges ambiguity and complexity (I)
  • Thinks and acts strategically (I)
  • Works collaboratively with others (II).