Jobs at UNICEF

Terms of Reference

Specifically, the consultancy will deliver practical, evidence-based recommendations to:

• Identify priority sectors and livelihood pathways that are accessible, safe, and socially acceptable for adolescent girls
• Align Skills4Girls training interventions with local labour market demand
• Address structural and gender-based barriers to girls’ participation in education, training, and employment
• Inform the design of context-sensitive and scalable interventions that strengthen employability, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion.

Minimum Requirements
Education:  

• Master`s Degree in one of the following fields: An Advanced University Degree in Economics, Statistics, Education, Gender and Development, or other fields.

Work Experience:

• Minimum eight years of experience in economics, labour market research, skills development, or girls’ and women’s economic empowerment programming
• Demonstrated experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research
• Experience working on adolescent and youth-related programming

Skills: 

• Strong expertise in gender and social inclusion analysis
• Knowledge of Nigeria’s labour market, education and skills development systems, and policy environment
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills
• Experience working with UN agencies or development partners
• Ability to engage with government stakeholders.

Language Requirements:

• Fluent in English
• Knowledge of Hausa
• Desirables:
• Experience working in northern Nigeria
• Familiarity with UNICEF programmes and systems.

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About the Job

• As a Driver you will provide reliable and safe driving services while ensuring compliance with local traffic rules and UNICEF protocols.
• You will be expected to demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, adaptability and protocol awareness.
• You will also be expected to support administrative tasks and engage in self-directed learning during non-driving periods.
• As a driver you will demonstrate  a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact, a high sense of responsibility, and the ability to work effectively with people of diverse national and cultural backgrounds.
• Safe and Reliable Driving Services 
• Routine Vehicle Care, Maintenance and Readiness
• Use of Digital Tools and Tracking Systems
• Trip Documentation and Reporting 
• Communication and Emergency Readiness
• Support Office Operations During Idle Periods.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: A secondary education and a valid driver`s license is required.
• Work Experience: Minimum of two years of professional driving experience in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is required.
• Skills: Knowledge of the local driving rules and regulations, local context, vehicle maintenance, GPS navigation or VHF radio is required.
• Language Requirements : Proficiency in English and basic Hausa is required.

Desirables:

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Experience working in emergency response, international organizations or embassies, with protocol awareness, and airport reception of guests is an asset. 
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is an asset. 

Competencies:

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others.