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Closing date: 2019-06-26

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!

Click here to learn more about UNICEF: https://youtube/E1xkXZs0cAQ

For Every Child, AN ADVOCATE

In an effort to measurably improve UNICEF's ability to deliver better results for children, there is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society s most disadvantaged citizens addressing inequity not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference?

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in the world's thereby ensuring a better future for every child, this is the chance to make a difference. Under the direct supervision of the Specialist and general guidance of the section colleagues this position will support the development and preparation of the Child Protection (or a sector of) program/s and will be responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of progress of child protection programs/projects within the country program. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable contributions to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm and to protect their rights to survival, development and well-being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework and UN intergovernmental bodies.

This post reports to the Partnership Specialist (PPSE) in the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships, based in UNICEF, New Delhi, India Country Office.

The purpose of the position is to support Partnership Specialist and senior management in deepening collaboration with key stakeholders and helping to provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment. The key result is to ensure greater visibility for UNICEF and influence in support of its mission.

Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

1. Contribute to the implementation of the work plan for assigned area, to ensure timely and cost effective delivery of results, in accordance with UNICEF s partnership strategy.
2. Build and maintain UNICEF s partnerships, by supporting the development and implementation of standards and guidance for UNICEF partnerships; formulation of work plans and strategies.
3. Support the development of partnership frameworks and templates and review partner agreements and amendments for senior staff approval, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations.
4. Conduct research on perspective new partners for UNICEF, and provide analysis of the areas of work, outreach, financial based and reputation of prospective partners and keep resource partner profiles updated.
5. Help supervisor maintain effective relationships hrough regular meetings with member states, UN agencies, NGOs, host government and other partners, in order to keep them informed on important, strategic operational UNICEF issues and synergized with all partners for effective programme delivery.
6. Maintain awareness of current activities, political and social events of UN and other multilateral bodies/governments, conduct analysis to understand how they may impact UNICEF activities and programmes and provide timely information to UNICEF staff for decision-making.
7. Work closely with Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and support with the implementation of the National guidelines of Responsible business conduct as well as regular CSR monitoring basis the Business responsible reporting.

Impact of Results:

The incumbent gathers, analyses and reports information in a manner that draws out fact-based insights to inform approaches to partner relationships and support substantive discussion with partners. S/he captures relevant information and progress, and ensures internal information sharing.

Accurate and timely information to partners will strengthen the credibility of the organization which in turn will result in trust and increase resources to the organization. Well analyzed and support to senior management can result in an increase of funding opportunities.

Core Values

1. Commitment
2. Diversity and inclusion
3. Integrity

Core competencies

1. Communication (II)
2. Drive for results (II)
3. Working with people (II)

Functional Competencies:

1. Formulating strategies and concepts (I)
2. Analyzing (II)
3. Relating and networking (II)
4. Persuading and influencing (I)
5. Applying technical expertise (II)
6. Learning and researching (II)
7. Planning and organizing (I)

Skills:

1. Current knowledge of development issues, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation.
2. Strong communications skills, verbal and written.
3. Strong networking and negotiation skills
4. Strong familiarity with political and governmental processes
5. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the organisation.
6. Advanced knowledge of partnership development and resource mobilization.
7. Ability to conduct sound policy analysis.
8. Ability to contribute to formulation of strategies and policies.

To qualify as a championfor every child you will have

Requirements of the position (QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES):-

Education:

A university degree is required in one of the following fields - international relations, political science, communications, international development, or another relevant technical field.

Experience:

A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public affairs, programme management, resource mobilization, external relations, or other relevant area

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. To view our competency framework, please click here.

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

UNICEF has recently become the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace. UNICEF s commitment to EDGE reaffirms our pledge to gender equality and inclusion all UNICEF staff worldwide.

This certification recognizes UNICEF s commitment to achieving significant milestones in gender equality for all its staff, including strong gender balance at all levels of the organization, pay equity, a solid framework of policies and practices, and an inclusive workplace culture.

UNICEF s most important asset is our staff all of our staff. Gender diversity and equal opportunities for men and women is not only a matter of rights. It makes us more effective as an organization. Henrietta H. Fore, UNICEF Executive Director.

For more information on UNICEF EDGE Certification, kindly view the video here.

Remarks:

1. Selected applicant will have an initial two (2) year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension, subject to satisfactory performance.
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
3. UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training etc. UNICEF is a nonsmoking working environment.

For more information about UNICEF India, please refer to the link below: -http://unicef.in/Wherewework

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=522968

Closing date: 2019-06-26

(previous MSF experience required!)

The Head of CAL is directly responsible of the management of the CAL team and the organization of their activities and priorities. He/She is the main interlocutor between the different missions, BO and other MSF entities in India and facilitates the translation between Indian compliance and operational and/or institutional needs. As head of the unit he/she will need to acquire an overall good understanding of all the various compliance and legal issues affecting the MSF reality in India.

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and facilitate the support to MSF entities in India regarding overall compliance with the national legislation, including but not limited to immigration, financial, legal and tax issues.
• Responsible for the management of around 6 staff members of CAL and for ensuring that the technical responsibilities of CAL are met by the CAL team members.
  • Specifically the CAL Finance Manager, CAL Finance Officer and CAL Tax Officer must satisfy the responsibilities of the CAL finance vertical and the CAL Legal Adviser must satisfy his/her responsibilities for the compliance and legal verticals while the CAL Compliance Officer and CAL immigration Officer satisfy the remaining responsibilities of the compliance vertical.
• Responsible for the preparation of the annual CAL budget and the daily-management of CAL expenses and payments of the same.
• Facilitate and coordinate collaborations with external advisors (tax experts, accountants, and attorneys) to advise MSF on regulatory compliance in India.
• Actively contribute to and support the designing, promoting, and implementing of the updated operational administrative support structure between DWBI and CAL (and other entities) based on the outcomes of ongoing reflection.
• Provide monthly reports/sitreps on CAL activities to coordination teams, Cells and HQ referents.
• Responsible for the facilitation of the India Steering Committee
• Responsible for maintaining CAL s intersectional neutrality and to ensure that each of the MSF sections and branch office in India recognize CAL as a neutral, service-oriented department whose first priority is to protect MSF s operations in India and whose second priority is to support MSF s efforts towards developing a non-profit vehicle for MSF operations in India.
• Responsible to liaise with the heads of mission, coordinators, branch office general director, operational desks, directors, shareholders and/or any and all relevant stakeholders and keep the same up-to-date on the developments, legal changes, etc as necessary.

MSF Legal entities governance

• Supports the legal advisor in prioritizing the various requests for support and pro-active identification of legal risks for the MSF entities.
• Coordinates CAL s collaborations with external advisors (tax experts, accountants, and attorneys) and ensures the best available external resources are available to support CAL s work at reasonable expense.
• Accountable for the timeliness and tone of communications from the CAL department and to ensure that CAL is a service-oriented department.
• Accountable for CAL s awareness of potential governmental scrutiny on entities and international workers in India and for CAL s implementation of appropriate briefings, trainings, and management plans (including appropriate archiving of paper and electronic records) necessary to mitigate risk precipitating from regulatory scrutiny and any search of premises in India.

Tax Compliance for Entities

• Accountable for the development of the approach to tax compliance for CAL-supported entities and for CAL s work to minimize tax liabilities while achieving robust compliance.
• Accountable for the implementation of CAL tax procedures, ensuring that the CAL Finance vertical develops appropriate procedures and provides any necessary or requested training on the same.
• Accountable for the management of the end of the annual corporate tax compliances for MSF s operational entities, including the appropriate utilization of mobilization advances or other means to achieve a desirable amount of annual net revenues upon which such corporate tax will be levied.

International Staff Administration

• Accountable for CAL s implementation and continuous updating of procedures for immigration and tax compliance for international staff in India.
• Accountable for streamlining the Indian visa acquisition process, challenging the CAL Immigration Officer, CAL Compliance Officer, and the CAL Legal Adviser to continuously probe for process improvements and any changes in best practices.
• Accountable for CAL s reporting tools detailing compliances for international workers and ensuring that the same are updated adequately according to protocol, and tat these tools are provided to the MSF sections appropriately and according to protocol.
• Accountable to ensure CAL provides any necessary or requested briefings for international staff arriving in India.

Statutory reporting

• Accountable for ensuring the statutory annual reports (5-6 legal entities) and prescribed forms are filed to the respective government departments in timely manner.
• Accountable for ensuring any necessary Annual Activity Reports for MSF s entities are prepared by the operations, reviewed by appropriate technical resource(s) in the CAL department, and sent to the respective government departments in a timely manner

Interim and Statutory Audit

• Accountable for ensuring any required external audits are completed in a timely fashion, with appropriate notice to and coordination with the MSF sections.
• Accountable for ensuring the CAL Finance Manager and the CAL Legal Adviser achieve the minimum possible number of qualifications on external audits of MSF entities.
• Accountable for annual CAL internal audit which is to be managed by CAL Finance Manager.
• Accountable for ensuring the best external auditors are obtained and appropriate appointed for each MSF entity requiring an external auditor (note the best may not be the most capable, depending on the entity).

Legal advice, support and assistance

• Accountable for ensuring the CAL Legal Adviser adequately services the MSF sections and Branch Office as the legal focal point in India. This includes supporting the Legal Adviser taking on the role as the primary point of contact between all MSF entities in India and external lawyers and ensuring that the legal adviser properly analyses and translates such external legal advice for the management of the CAL-supported MSF entity.
• Accountable for ensuring appropriate Indian law firms have contracts with CAL and that the CAL Legal Adviser appropriately assigns work to these external firms according to the law firm s competencies, knowledge of MSF in India, and price.
• Accountable for ensuring that legal advice provided by CAL appropriately considers all MSF entities in India, their activities, and their interests, and that such legal advice is appropriately presented to CAL-supported MSF entities as strictly advisory and only in consideration of legal and financial matters.

Budget/BCR

• Accountable for ensuring the draft CAL Budget is properly formatted and provided to the sections no later than August 10 and that the CAL budget is finalized by September 15.
• Accountable for ensuring the CAL expenses are reinvoiced quarterly pursuant to procedure.
• Accountable for ensuring the CAL budget is updated quarterly with the reinvoicing to provide a year-to-date breakdown of the CAL expenses, according to budget line.

Risk Analysis

• Accountable to ensure risk analyses are provided by CAL whenever appropriate or requested, that the appropriate resources (within CAL, within MSF, and external) are consulted on the development of such analyses.

MSF Legal entities governance

• Supports the legal advisor in prioritizing the various requests for support and pro-active identification of legal risks for the MSF entities.
• Coordinates CAL s collaborations with external advisors (tax experts, accountants, and attorneys) and ensures the best available external resources are available to support CAL s work at reasonable expense.
• Accountable for the timeliness and tone of communications from the CAL department and to ensure that CAL is a service-oriented department.
• Accountable for CAL s awareness of potential governmental scrutiny on entities and international workers in India and for CAL s implementation of appropriate briefings, trainings, and management plans (including appropriate archiving of paper and electronic records) necessary to mitigate risk precipitating from regulatory scrutiny and any search of premises in India.

Tax Compliance for Entities

• Accountable for the development of the approach to tax compliance for CAL-supported entities and for CAL s work to minimize tax liabilities while achieving robust compliance.
• Accountable for the implementation of CAL tax procedures, ensuring that the CAL Finance vertical develops appropriate procedures and provides any necessary or requested training on the same.
• Accountable for the management of the end of the annual corporate tax compliances for MSF s operational entities, including the appropriate utilization of mobilization advances or other means to achieve a desirable amount of annual net revenues upon which such corporate tax will be levied.

International Staff Administration

• Accountable for CAL s implementation and continuous updating of procedures for immigration and tax compliance for international staff in India.
• Accountable for streamlining the Indian visa acquisition process, challenging the CAL Immigration Officer, CAL Compliance Officer, and the CAL Legal Adviser to continuously probe for process improvements and any changes in best practices.
• Accountable for CAL s reporting tools detailing compliances for international workers and ensuring that the same are updated adequately according to protocol, and tat these tools are provided to the MSF sections appropriately and according to protocol.
• Accountable to ensure CAL provides any necessary or requested briefings for international staff arriving in India.

Statutory reporting

• Accountable for ensuring the statutory annual reports (5-6 legal entities) and prescribed forms are filed to the respective government departments in timely manner.
• Accountable for ensuring any necessary Annual Activity Reports for MSF s entities are prepared by the operations, reviewed by appropriate technical resource(s) in the CAL department, and sent to the respective government departments in a timely manner

Interim and Statutory Audit

• Accountable for ensuring any required external audits are completed in a timely fashion, with appropriate notice to and coordination with the MSF sections.
• Accountable for ensuring the CAL Finance Manager and the CAL Legal Adviser achieve the minimum possible number of qualifications on external audits of MSF entities.
• Accountable for annual CAL internal audit which is to be managed by CAL Finance Manager.
• Accountable for ensuring the best external auditors are obtained and appropriate appointed for each MSF entity requiring an external auditor (note the best may not be the most capable, depending on the entity).

Legal advice, support and assistance

• Accountable for ensuring the CAL Legal Adviser adequately services the MSF sections and Branch Office as the legal focal point in India. This includes supporting the Legal Adviser taking on the role as the primary point of contact between all MSF entities in India and external lawyers and ensuring that the legal adviser properly analyses and translates such external legal advice for the management of the CAL-supported MSF entity.
• Accountable for ensuring appropriate Indian law firms have contracts with CAL and that the CAL Legal Adviser appropriately assigns work to these external firms according to the law firm s competencies, knowledge of MSF in India, and price.
• Accountable for ensuring that legal advice provided by CAL appropriately considers all MSF entities in India, their activities, and their interests, and that such legal advice is appropriately presented to CAL-supported MSF entities as strictly advisory and only in consideration of legal and financial matters.

Budget/BCR

• Accountable for ensuring the draft CAL Budget is properly formatted and provided to the sections no later than August 10 and that the CAL budget is finalized by September 15.
• Accountable for ensuring the CAL expenses are reinvoiced quarterly pursuant to procedure.
• Accountable for ensuring the CAL budget is updated quarterly with the reinvoicing to provide a year-to-date breakdown of the CAL expenses, according to budget line.

Risk Analysis

• Accountable to ensure risk analyses are provided by CAL whenever appropriate or requested, that the appropriate resources (within CAL, within MSF, and external) are consulted on the development of such analyses.

Other

• Accountable for the maintenance of an organized repository of internal and external legal and financial analyses and recommendations.
• Accountable for ensuring the CAL technical staff are sufficiently informed regarding MSF entities, operations, and activities in India such that CAL may anticipate and mitigate legal and financial risk.
• Accountable for ensuring the CAL office space is appropriately managed and maintained with necessary resources.
• Accountable for ensuring the technical members of the CAL team stay up-to-date on the pertinent regulatory structures in India, including CAL s repository of reports

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Essential university degree

Experience

• Essential minimum three years of experience in MSF
• Essential minimum three years of experience in management
• Desirable: previous MSF experience in a complex regulatory environment Desirable: prior experience in human resources or risk management.
• Desirable: previous MSF experience with multiple Operational Centers or intersectional work

Language

• Essential good command of English

Knowledge

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, power point, ERP and internet)

It is necessary to be able to work autonomous and maintain open dialogue with various stakeholders within MSF on topics of legal, accounting and administrative nature.

Other competenties

• Build relationships and trust across the OCs and BO in India, with emphasis on the Heads of Mission, coordinators, and operational desks.
• Tolerance to change and ambiguity (management of an intersectional dynamic and an evolving CAL department)
• Confidence to manage a technical team without having the same technical competencies as the team members.
• Ability to listen to others and to understand and recall with accuracy to the opinions of many stakeholders
• Solution oriented

CONDITIONS

• Starting date: ASAP
• Family posting with a dependant, but no children can be considered.
• Salary according to MSF Field salary scale. Transport, accommodation, vaccinations are taken in charge by MSF. Per diem + medical insurance
• A dynamic and stimulating work environment alongside multicultural colleagues

CV and cover letter to be sent in English before 25/06/2019to Sofia.Goudmaeker@brussels.msf.org; with following reference name - first name and the position

Recruitment will be held beginning of July 2019.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 2019-06-27

UNICEF works in some of the world s toughest places, to reach the world s most disadvantaged children.

Across 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!

Click here to learn more about UNICEF: https://youtube/E1xkXZs0cAQ

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. Our workplace policies promote flexible work arrangements, to support all staff in maintaining a healthy life balance, both in and out of the office.

We are the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace.

For more information on UNICEF EDGE Certification, kindly view the video here.

UNICEF prides itself on fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policyon sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

For Every Child, AN ADVOCATE:

In an effort to measurably improve UNICEF's ability to deliver better results for children, there is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society s most disadvantaged citizens addressing inequity not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Organizational Context:

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society s most disadvantaged citizens addressing inequity not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Job organizational context: The Health Specialist reports to the Health/Nutrition/CSD/ Manager/Chief (Level 4/5) for guidance and general supervision.

Purpose for the job:

The Health Specialist reports to the Health/Nutrition/CSD/ Manager/Chief (Level 4/5) for guidance and general supervision. The Health Specialist supports the development and preparation of the health programme and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the programme progress of a sector of the health programme (e.g. gender, maternal, neonatal, child survival/development) within the country programme. The Health Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance, and accountability framework.

Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Support to programme development and planning
2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
3. Technical and operational support to programme implementation
4. Networking and partnership building
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

1. Support to programme development and planning

1. Support and contribute to the preparation, design and updating of the situation analysis for the sector(s) to establish a strategic plan for development, design and management of health related programmes. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance programme management, efficiency and delivery.
2. Participate in strategic programme discussions on the planning of health programmes. Formulate, design and prepare a sector of the health programme proposal, ensuring alignment with UNICEF s Strategic Plan, the Country Programme, as well as coherence/integration with the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), regional strategies, and national priorities, plans and competencies.
3. Establish specific programme goals, objectives, strategies, and implementation plans based on results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentations for programme review and approval.
4. Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies, and to determine national priorities and competencies to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
5. Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programmes/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.

2.Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

1. Plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators, and other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurements to assess and strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the assigned sector in health programmes.
2. Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with the government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.
3. Prepare and assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths and/or weaknesses in programme management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
4. Actively monitor programmes /projects through field visits, surveys and/or exchange of information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks, potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
5. Monitor and verify the optimum and appropriate use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity, ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
6. Prepare regular and mandated programme/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.

3.Technical and operational support to programme implementation**

1. Provide technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the interpretation, application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes, and best practices and approaches on health-related issues to support programme development planning, management, implementation and delivery of results.
2. Participate in discussions with national partners, clients and stakeholders to promote health and development issues, especially in the areas of gender, emergency preparedness, maternal and neonatal health, and child survival and development.
3. Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic programme materials for management use, information and consideration.
4. Participate in emergency preparedness initiatives for programme development, contingency planning and/or to respond to emergencies in country or where designated.

4.Networking and partnership building**

1. Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with health sector government counterparts, national stakeholders, as well as global partners, allies, donors, and academia. Through active networking, advocacy and effective communication, build capacity and exchange knowledge and expertise to facilitate the achievement of programme goals on child rights, social justice and equity.
2. Prepare communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships/alliances, and support fund raising for health programmes (maternal, neonatal and child survival and development).
3. Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on health-related issues to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF planning and preparation of health programmes/projects, ensuring organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNDAF process in development planning and agenda setting.

5.Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building**

1. Apply and introduce innovative approaches and good practices to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders, and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results.
2. Keep abreast and conduct research to provide evidence for implementation of best and cutting edge practices in health.
3. Assess, institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.
4. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects.
5. Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of stakeholders to promote sustainable results on health related programmes/projects.

Impact of Results:

The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Health Specialist to programme preparation, planning and implementation facilitates the delivery of concrete and sustainable results that directly impact the improvement of the health of the most marginalized and vulnerable women and children in the country. This in turn contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to continue to provide programme services to protect the rights of children, and to promote greater social equality to enable them to survive, develop and reach their full potential in society.

Competencies and level of proficiency required:

Core Values:

1. Care
2. Respect
3. Integrity
4. Trust
5. Accountability

Core competencies:

1. Communication (II)
2. Working with people (II)
3. Drive for results (II)

Functional Competencies:

1. Leading and supervising (I)
2. Formulating strategies and concepts (II)
3. Analyzing (III)
4. Relating and networking (II)
5. Deciding and Initiating action (II)
6. Applying technical expertise (III)

Qualifications:

Education:

An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: public health/nutrition, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology, or another relevant technical field.

Experience:

A minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public health/nutrition planning and management, maternal and neonatal health care, or health emergency/humanitarian preparedness.

Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.

Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

To view our competency framework, please click here.

Remarks:

1. Selected applicant will have an initial two (2) year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension, subject to satisfactory performance.
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
3. UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training etc. UNICEF is a nonsmoking working environment.

For more information about UNICEF India, please refer to the link below: -http://unicef.in/

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=522727

Closing date: 2019-06-27

UNICEF works in some of the world s toughest places, to reach the world s most disadvantaged children.

Across 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!

Click here to learn more about UNICEF: https://youtube/E1xkXZs0cAQ

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. Our workplace policies promote flexible work arrangements, to support all staff in maintaining a healthy life balance, both in and out of the office.

We are the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace.

For more information on UNICEF EDGE Certification, kindly view the video here.

UNICEF prides itself on fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policyon sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

For Every Child, AN ADVOCATE:

In an effort to measurably improve UNICEF's ability to deliver better results for children, there is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society s most disadvantaged citizens addressing inequity not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Organizational Context:

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society s most disadvantaged citizens addressing inequity not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Purpose for the job:

UNICEF aims to expand its leadership as a credible and trusted voice for children. This is undertaken through engagement with key stakeholders including the government, legislators, civil society, faith-based organizations, private sector, media, and young people etc. The organization envisions a pivotal role for strategic partnerships with these key stakeholders towards achieving programmatic outcomes/goals in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for advising the Chief, Social Policy and M&E on the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all stages of social policy programing and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (c) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and HIV.

Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Improving data on child poverty & vulnerability for increased use for policy and programme action

1. Supports the Chief in managing the collection, analysis and user-friendly presentation of data on multidimensional and monetary child poverty, including strengthening national capacity to collect routinely, report and use data for policy decision-making.
2. Provides timely, regular data-driven analysis for effective prioritization, planning, and development; facilitates results-based management for planning, adjusting, and scaling-up specific social policy initiatives to reduce child poverty.
3. Analyzes the macroeconomic context and its impact on social development, emerging issues and social policy concerns, as well as implications for children, and proposes and promotes appropriate responses in respect of such issues and concerns, including government resource allocation policies and the effects of social welfare policies on the rights of children

2. Improving use of public financial resources for children

1. Undertakes budget analysis to inform UNICEF s advocacy and technical assistance to Ministries of Finance, planning commissions and social sector ministries to improve equitable allocations for essential services for children. Works with sector colleagues to build capacity to undertake costing and cost effectiveness analysis on priority interventions to help inform policy decisions on child-focused investments.
2. Identifies policy options for improved domestic financing of child-sensitive social protection interventions.
3. Undertakes and builds capacity of partners for improved monitoring and tracking of public expenditure to support transparency, accountability and effective financial flows for essential service delivery, including through support to district level planning, budgeting and public financial management as well as facilitating community participation.

3. Strengthening capacity of local governments to plan, budget, consult on and monitor child-focused social services

1. Where national decentralization processes are taking place, collaborates with central and local authorities to improve policies, planning, budgeting, consultation and accountability processes so that decisions and child-focused service delivery more closely respond to the needs of local communities.
2. Collaborates with the central and local authorities to strengthen capacity on quality data collection, analysis for policy development, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring of essential social services, with emphasis on community participation and accountability.

4. Strengthened advocacy and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy

1. Supports correct and compelling use of data and evidence on the situation of children and coverage and impact of child focused services in support of the social policy programme and the country programme overall.
2. Establishes effective partnerships with the Government, bilateral and multilateral donors, NGOs, civil society and local leaders, the private sector, and other UN agencies to support sustained and proactive commitment to the Convention of the Rights of the Child and to achieve global UN agendas such as the Sustainable Development Goals.
3. Identifies other critical partners, promotes awareness and builds capacity of partners, and actively facilitates effective collaboration within the UN family.

5. UNICEF Programme Management

1. Manages and coordinates technical support around child poverty, public finance and governance ensuring it is well planned, monitored, and implemented in a timely fashion so as to adequately support scale-up and delivery. Ensures risk analysis and risk mitigation are embedded into overall management of the support, in close consultation with UNICEF programme sections, Cooperating Partners, and governments.
2. Supports and contributes to effective and efficient planning, management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the country programme. Ensures that the social planning project enhances policy dialogue, planning, supervision, technical advice, management, training, research and support; and that the monitoring and evaluation component strengthens monitoring and evaluation of the social sectors and provides support to sectoral and decentralized information systems.

Impact of Results:

The strategic and effective advocacy, planning and formulation of social policy programs/projects and the achievement of sustainable results, contributes to achievement of goals and objectives to create a protective environment for children and thus ensure their survival, development and well-being in society. Achievements in social policy programs and projects in turn contribute to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide program services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country.

Competencies and level of proficiency required:

1. Care
2. Respect
3. Integrity
4. Trust
5. Accountability

Core competencies:

1. Communication (II)
2. Working with people (II)
3. Drive for results (II)

Functional Competencies:

1. Leading and supervising (II)
2. Formulating strategies and concepts (II)
3. Analyzing (III)
4. Relating and networking (II)
5. Persuading & Influencing (II)
6. Planning and Organizing (III)

Qualifications:

Education:

An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.

Experience:

1. A minimum of eight years of relevant professional work experience is required.
2. Experience working in a developing country is considered as a strong asset.
3. Background and/or familiarity with emergency is considered as a strong asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

To view our competency framework, please click here.

Remarks:

1. Selected applicant will have an initial two (2) year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension, subject to satisfactory performance.
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
3. UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training etc. UNICEF is a nonsmoking working environment.

For more information about UNICEF India, please refer to the link below: -http://unicef.in/

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=522726

Closing date: 2019-06-28

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Across 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!

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We are the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace.

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UNICEF prides itself on fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policyon sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

For Every Child, AN ADVOCATE:

In an effort to measurably improve UNICEF's ability to deliver better results for children, there is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society s most disadvantaged citizens addressing inequity not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Organizational Context:

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society s most disadvantaged citizens addressing inequity not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Purpose for the job:

The Communication for Development Specialist reports to the head of section or Deputy Representativefor general guidance and supervision. The Specialist provides technical and operational support for developing a systematic, planned and evidence-based strategy and process for C4D as an integral part of programme development, planning and implementation. Through communication and engagement, as well as the empowerment and participation of stakeholders, communities, children, civil society partners, and government counterparts, s/he promotes measurable behavioral and social change/mobilization. This subsequently contributes to the achievement of sustainable and concrete results in improving children s rights, survival and wellbeing in the country.

Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Support to strategy design and development of C4D activities
2. Implementation of C4D activities
3. Technical and operational support
4. Advocacy, networking and partnership building
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

1. Support to strategy design and development of C4D activities

1. Conduct and/or participate in comprehensive C4D situation analysis of social, cultural, economic and political issues in the country/region, including through national/subnational working groups or committees. Assess/synthesize qualitative and quantitative information, data and evidence to support the establishment of comprehensive and evidence-based information for developing and planning the C4D component of the Country Programme of Cooperation (and UNDAF).
2. Participate in country programme planning and reviews to contribute to discussions on the underlying and contextual issues to be addressed (e.g. policies, gender/children inequality, cultural/social behavior etc) to ensure the successful and sustainable delivery of programme results and provide technical recommendations on approaches, strategies and plans of action for C4D to promote behavioral and social change.
3. Prepare or provide quality assurance on materials and related documentations for C4D strategies and plans (as a component of the CO and/or UNDAF Programmes) to ensure optimum impact, scale and sustainability of achievements/results.
4. Collaborate/consult with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to ensure synergy, integration, coherence, and harmonization of C4D activities with UNICEF MTSP, CO global communications and advocacy activities and UN System development activities and initiatives at the CO level, including in humanitarian response.

2. Implementation of C4D activities

1. Collaborate with, advise and/or consult internal partners and external partners to design C4D strategies, including formulation, production and testing materials to organize C4D events and activities to ensure engagement and participation of key audiences, and maximum outreach and impact on behavioral and social change, including in humanitarian response.
2. Confirm/verify the technical quality, consistency and relevancy of communications strategies, including materials that are developed, produced and disseminated to target audiences (e.g. individuals, communities, government officials, partners, media etc). Recommend appropriate multiple media formats (e.g. print, digital/social media, TV/Radio, Web, community networks, etc.). Oversee the production and implementation of multi-media initiatives for compliance with targets and plans that integrate the latest evidence.
3. Carry out C4D advocacy activities with/for a wide range of constituents, stakeholders, partners, communities, etc. to encourage/promote engagement and dialogue, inclusion, self determination and participation in mobilizing social, political, behavioral and cultural change to achieve sustainable programme results on children and women s rights, equity and wellbeing. Develop/select materials and other communication tools for C4D events.
4. Identify, establish and maintain active interaction/relations with media, academia and other strategic partners to communicate/advocate UNICEF s competencies and achievements to ensure their engagement, interests and support in promoting social/political engagement for political action on children s rights, and measurable changes in social and behavioral outcomes.
5. Conduct and/or participate in M & E and Evaluation exercises, including country programme previews, meetings and mid-term/annual reviews to assess/report on efficacy/outcome of C4D on UNICEF and CO Strategic Plans/Goals. Recommend timely action to ensure the achievement of results as planned and allocated. Integrate/disseminate lessons learned in development planning and improvements.

3. Technical and operational support

1. Collaborate with internal CO, RO and/or RO colleagues to contribute to the development of strategies, approaches, policies and the planning of C4D social and resource mobilization initiatives in support of programmes/projects implementation and delivery of results, including humanitarian response.
2. Participate in CO strategic discussions to collaborate on policy and agenda setting for C4D advocacy and investments and related external relations and resource mobilization initiatives.
3. Participate in budget planning and management of programme funds and prepare financial plan for C4D initiatives. Monitor/track the use of resources as planned and verify compliance with organizational guidelines, rules and regulations and standards of ethics and transparency.

4. Advocacy, networking and partnership building

1. Identify, build and maintain partnerships through networking and proactive collaboration with strategic partners, e.g. academia; social networks; celebrities, journalist, media, all sectors/levels of (socially aware) society and critical audience to reinforce cooperation and/or pursue opportunities for C4D advocacy to promote UNICEF mission and goals for child rights, social equity and inclusiveness.
2. Collaborate with internal global/regional communication partners to harmonize, link and/or coordinate messaging and use of multiple media and communication platforms to enhance C4D outreach including in humanitarian contexts.
3. Participate in organizational and/or inter-agency (UNCT; National UN Communication for Development Roundtable) discussions and planning to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues in the UNDAF planning and preparation of C4D advocacy and resource mobilization initiatives including emergencies.

5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

1. Implement innovative practices, approaches and latest technology on multiple media and social/digital platforms and networks for C4D that are appropriate/available for the CO context and audience.
2. Institutionalize/share best practices and knowledge learned/products with global/local partners and stakeholders to build capacity of practitioners, and disseminate these products to key audiences including donors and partners.
3. Organize/implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders/partners (government and non-government) in C4D planning, implementation and evaluation in support of programmes/projects including in humanitarian settings.

Impact of Results:

The strategic and effective development and implementation of C4D advocacy initiatives and products directly impact on the ability of UNICEF to promote social, political and economic action and changes in behaviors, social attitudes, beliefs, harmful social norms and actions by communities, individuals and society on children s rights, survival and well-being. This in turn contributes to enhancing the ability of UNICEF to fulfill its mission to achieve sustainable, locally-owned and concrete results in improving the survival, development and well-being of children in the country.

Competencies and level of proficiency required:

Core Values:

1. Care
2. Respect
3. Integrity
4. Trust
5. Accountability

Core competencies:

1. Communication (III)

2. Working with people (II)

3. Drive for results (II)

Functional Competencies:

1. Leading and supervising (I)
2. Formulating strategies/concepts (II)
3. Relating and networking (II)
4. Persuading and influencing (II)
5. Applying technical expertise (II)
6. Entrepreneurial thinking (II)

Qualifications:

Education:

An advanced university degree in social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, political science/ international development / public policy, education, communication, public relations or other related social science field is required. (Or an undergraduate degree plus at least 7 years of demonstrated professional experience in the above mentioned fields required).

Experience:

A minimum of five years of professional experience in areas of social development programme, planning, communications and development, public advocacy and/or related areas at the international and/or large organization, some of which preferably were served in a developing country, is required. Relevant experience in related areas in UN system agency or organization is an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

To view our competency framework, please click here.

Remarks:

1. Selected applicant will have an initial two (2) year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension, subject to satisfactory performance.
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
3. UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training etc. UNICEF is a nonsmoking working environment.

For more information about UNICEF India, please refer to the link below: -http://unicef.in/

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=523131

Closing date: 2019-06-30

About us

United for Hope is an international non-profit organisation whose mission is transforming small villages in rural India into prosperous and dignified places, where communities thrive and individuals are empowered to make decisions about their future.

Our Smart Village approach combines three overarching areas: Education, Social Enterprise and Community Services. Having successfully implemented our pilot Smart Village in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, we are now working to expand our program in Haryana.

For more information on our work and projects, please visit: http://www.unitedforhope.org

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual motivated to gain experience in the rural development sector and actively engage in a variety of projects and initiatives.

We are looking for a committed, self-driven and highly adaptable individual to assist our international team with both field and office work.

Main responsibilities include:

Assist in the development, planning, logistics, implementation and monitoring of all current projects (including Education initiatives, awareness work, community services, etc.)

Assist in planning, developing and preparing proposals for upcoming projects

Contribute to grant research, grant writing and partnership development

Create and provide support in the creation of high quality presentations, pitches, financial documents, reporting and communication materials

Support the implementation of the organisation's communication strategy (social media, PR, online content, etc.)

Assist in execution of all onsite project activities according to skill and interest (teaching, leading workshops or other initiatives, participating in awareness work, business development, etc.)

Be involved in other tasks as required

Desired skills and experience:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant topic (Education, Sustainable Development, International Cooperation, etc.) or previous experience in a relevant field or demonstrated interest in these fields

Impeccable written and oral skills in English (knowledge of Hindi and/or Bhojpuri will be considered an advantage)

Strong command of Word, Powerpoint and Excel. Knowledge of design softwares a bonus

Willingness to combine field and office work

Excellent research, communication and management skills

Proactivity, creativity, commitment and flexibility

Ability to work individually and as part of an international, multi-disciplinary team

Willingness to live and work in rural India, in shared accommodation

Ability to connect to people and genuine passion for rural development

Duration: from the beginning July 2019 onwards; candidates should be able to commit for a minimum of 6 months (longer preferred).

The role entails working and living onsite at our Community Centre, located in a remote rural area of the Kushingar District, in Eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Shared onsite accommodation with domestic staff (cooking and laundry covered), modern facilities, solar energy, clean water and internet is provided at no cost. A monthly stipend is offered.

Please send your updated CV and cover letter (in English) to tara@unitedforhope.org

Closing date: 2019-07-03

TITLE: Roster of Communication for Development / Social Behaviour Change Communication Consultants to be engaged by UNICEF offices across different locations in India LOCATION: The position would be responsible for providing technical support to national / state / divisional / district level/ sub-district levels (in certain cases) C4D / SBCC programming in UNICEF supported states in India, with specific deliverables to be achieved for improved nutrition outcomes. The position would be based at Country Office or State or selected district HQs within the states. Possible locations are: New Delhi, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad/Telangana, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur and Ranchi.CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION: 2400 Hours IST on 3rd July, 20191.BACKGROUND In the current Country Programme 2018-2022, C4D is integrated within six outcome areas. The new arrangement provides a space for better convergence and collaborative planning while allowing sharing of resources, leading to more efficiency in achieving the outcomes. Social and Behaviour change communication is a key strategy to meet UNICEF s new CP outcomes and also the objectives of sectoral and cross-sectoral programme outcomes that can support: 1) GOI national flagship programmes (NHM, ICDS, ICPS, SSA, SBM etc.) as well as the 2) Early Childhood Development (ECD) and adolescents programming - through its focus on influencing, changing and developing behaviours and social norms to achieving equitable results and rights for children.The social and behavior change communication (SBCC) and gender strategy for the ICO Country Programme will comprise of six approaches that will be embedded within and applied across all the office programme flagships. These include: 1)Establishment and management of long-term mega-partnerships (e.g. with FBOs, Tribal groups, Artist Federations, PRIs, Self Help Groups, farmer cooperatives, youth networks, CSOs, FBOs, private sector including non-traditional partnerships etc.) and trans-media platforms (Eg.TV, video, digital media, community radio and folk media/participatory theatre). These partnerships will be leveraged to expand opportunities for leveraging culturally appropriate forms, creating new social narratives and establishing on-going platforms for dialogue amongst families and communities towards influencing deep-rooted social norms and collective agreements to address identified behavioural and socio-cultural barriers.2)Targeted SBCC and campaigns will extend demand generation to the hard-to-reach, underserved and marginalized families and communities towards increasing their access to services and benefits. This will include promotion of Health and Nutrition Days, Adolescent days, Immunization and Back-to-school campaigns.3)Building social capital of communities, adolescents and youth will be achieved through social mobilization of local leaders, volunteer groups and networks; facilitating the creation of spaces and mechanisms for strengthening connections and fostering trust within communities and a sense of unity, cooperation and social equity across tribes, caste and religion; breaking attitudes towards dependency and stimulating community-led action; strengthening social accountability with community engagement in monitoring and feedback regarding quality of and access to services. 4)Institutionalization of systems for SBCC capacity development. This includes improved interpersonal counselling and facilitation skills of service providers and frontline workers and their respective supervisors to ensure quality promotion of demand and utilization of services and adoption of recommended practices. 5)System strengthening for SBCC governance and accountability will be supported by providing technical support, guidelines, quality standards and tools to national, state and district programme managers to improve the planning, budgeting, coordination, convergence, and monitoring of SBCC activities both within and across sectors particularly at decentralized level.6)SBCC evidence generation and knowledge exchange will be supported to improve strategic planning and collective advocacy for SBCC interventions, including specific approaches to address the role of gender norms. An example would be to integrate SBCC quality monitoring indicators within administrative reporting systems as well as key behavioural indicators within government population level data systems. In terms of research, partnerships and alliances with academic institutions will serve as hubs or think tanks for SBCC discourse and for generating evidence on Social Norms to inform SBCC interventions. This should also include Using ICT for Behavior change.ICO has also committed to engage with the national and state governments for national priorities such as Mission Indradhanush, Poshan Abhiyaan, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) and Swachcha Bharat Mission (SBM) where SBCC and social movements are identified as primary strategies. 2.PURPOSE UNICEF is updating its pool of pre-qualified high-caliber candidates to be hired as C4D / SBCC Contractors or Consultants , from which UNICEF country office and different state offices can swiftly select and fill a requirement through a faster contracting process as soon as a need is identified.Candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to apply following which a desk review of their skills and experience will be done to determine whether they qualify for the C4D / SBCC Roster. The process will ensure all candidates in a C4D / SBCC Roster Group are evaluated prior to recommendation for a specific consultancy opportunity. Successful candidates will be notified and placed in a C4D/ SBCC Roster Group for a four (4) year period. However, engagement of identified consultants for specific assignments would be as per the terms and conditions specified in the contract. The vetted roster of C4D / SBCC Consultants, once in place, will allow the C4D network and programme colleagues to select three or more potential candidates from the approved long term roster for further appraisal and selection of one candidate, rather than going through a formal advertisement process for each consultancy assignment. This will expedite the placement of consultants (both short term and long term) and also provide the scope to choose from a vast pool of potential candidates with C4D / SBCC expertise and background. Consideration will be given to those with particular understanding and expertise in multi-sectoral programming and have worked on delivering programmes / projects that address cross-cutting issues and objectives. The intended flagship results are focused on neonatal and child survival, stunting reduction, elimination of open defecation, all children in school and learning and prevention of child marriage. The database will be managed centrally by Supply & Procurement (S&P) section, New Delhi. In this context, should the currently on-board consultants with UNICEF be interested in being considered for future opportunities with UNICEF, they need to apply to the roster. 3. LOCATION(s)The position would be responsible for providing technical support to national / state / divisional / district level/ sub-district levels (in certain cases) C4D / SBCC programming in UNICEF supported states in India, with specific deliverables to be achieved for improved nutrition outcomes. The position would be based at Country Office or State or selected district HQs within the states. Possible locations are: New Delhi, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad/Telangana, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur and Ranchi.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Education: Master s or Diploma in Social and Behavioral Science / Development Communication/ Social Marketing/Sociology/ Anthropology/ International Development / Public health / Public policy or other relevant social science degree is required. Technical knowledge: Excellent technical knowledge about communication, social / communication development programming, planning, implementation and monitoring/evaluation, strategic communication, ICT, public advocacy related to policy influencing and implementation and/or related areas. Social sector programme experience can include public health, nutrition, WASH, women and child development, education programs especially in the context of India and/or South Asia. Language: Fluency in English and Hindi is required. Knowledge of other local Indian language as relevant to the state is an asset. Good negotiation and influencing skills supported by excellent communication and presentation skills is desirable. Computer literate and conversant with MS Office and its application, internet, e-mail Knowledge/familiarity with the national flagship programs (NNM, NHM, BBBP, ICDS, MDM, Tribal Welfare, Livelihood Mission and others) Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment and to establish harmonious and effective working relationships with governmental, non-governmental and civil society organizations 4.HOW TO APPLY: Your application should be made through the online Portal and contain the following 3 attachments: i.A Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and also explaining how the qualifications and skill-set of the candidate are suitable for this position. Please indicate in your letter whether you will be willing to work across all 15 States. If there are States you will not be willing to work in, please mention the names.(to be uploaded online under cover letter)ii.Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online under CV/resume)iii.Technical Experience Template (Annex A)Annex A - Technical Experience Template.docx (To be completed and uploaded under Financial template) You will notice that scores have been assigned to the technical experience template. Hence, it is mandatory to upload it. Without this your application will be considered incomplete and will be invalidated. 5.Evaluation Criteria The criteria for evaluation will be as follows:1.Language and content of cover letter-Min 12/Max 202.Relevant Education Qualifications - Min 18/Max 303.Relevant work/technical experience - Min 30/Max 50 Candidates' who score 60 marks and above and also score the minimum points against each of the above sub-criteria will be considered for inclusion in the roster Total points to qualify in overall technical evaluation Min 60/Max 100 Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant. Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted. Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process. THIS NOTICE IS FOR A REFRESH OF THE Communication for Development / Social Behaviour Change Communication ROSTER. THOSE WHO HAVE APPLIED EARLIER NEED NOT APPLY AGAIN For any clarifications, please contact: UNICEFSupply & Procurement Section73, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003Telephone # +91-11-24606516 (Direct)Fax # +91-11-24391410; Email: indconsultants@unicef.org

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=521191

Closing date: 2019-07-03

Tetra Tech International Development Services (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev), headquartered in Arlington, VA is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Gender and Women s Empowerment Specialist position on a USAID and PepsiCo co-funded program in West Bengal, India.

Position Description/Summary:The purpose of the Gender and Women s Economic Empowerment Specialist position is to provide strategic support to design and implement gender and women s empowerment activities in three districts of West Bengal, India for USAID and PepsiCo. The position will be full time, based in Kolkata (West Bengal), for an initial period of one year, with the potential for an extension up to four years. The project will require significant (up to 75%) travel in three pilot districts (Bankura, Hooghly and Bardhaman).

Responsibilities:

* Ensuring that USAID gender policies, frameworks, and best practices are applied throughout project activities;

* Reviewing project scopes of work, training programs, deliverables, and other written materials to ensure that gender and women s economic empowerment are well-integrated;

* Training ILRG staff on gender considerations and women s economic empowerment and providing ongoing support;

* Supporting project monitoring and evaluation to ensure it is gender-responsive and includes indicators aimed at capturing the project s gender and women s empowerment related outputs and outcomes;

* Working with other project and partner staff to ensure that successful activities and methodologies for women s economic empowerment are well-documented and disseminated;

* Overseeing baseline and endline assessments for women s empowerment indicators in project pilot communities using the project-level Women s Empowerment in Agriculture Index;

* Coordinating training events adapting and using Gender Action Learning System (GALS) tools and Empowered Entrepreneurship Training tools to train women and men in each pilot community. This may involve directly leading the process or coordinating a subcontract with existing practitioners;

* Developing key messages and content for creative communications tools to reach women in their daily activities, and work with local subcontractors to ensure communications tools help improve knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to women s empowerment;

* Working with the PepsiCo team, developing a joint program to support gender integration into existing and new PepsiCo extension materials and monitoring practices that does not distract from the daily focus of the PepsiCo India team;

* Leading the gender integration program for PepsiCo India staff;

* Reviewing existing PepsiCo extension and outreach materials and suggest revisions or develop new stand-alone materials and discuss with PepsiCo India staff;

* Developing curriculum and training materials for PepsiCo staff on gender-sensitive, women s empowerment approaches and training PepsiCo India staff, Control Union agents, and others, and subsequently updating and adapting the materials as needed based on participant feedback;

* Contributing to an analysis of PepsiCo gender and women s empowerment partnership opportunities;

* Staying up-to-date on existing and new gender integration and women s economic empowerment tools and best practices being developed and used by NGOs and other stakeholders, and identifying those which might be incorporated into the pilot program; and

* Carrying out other appropriate activities that will contribute to project success, as requested by the ILRG Country Coordinator or Task Manager.

Essential Qualifications and Competencies:

* Bachelors Degree in sociology, rural development, women s empowerment, or similar field. Masters Degree preferred.

* At least 7 years experience implementing gender and women s economic empowerment programs in India, including familiarity with USAID approaches and global best practices

* Experience in rural development, agriculture or private sector engagement in India preferred.

* English and Bengali language skills required.

* This position is only open to Indian citizens.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:

* Cover Letter

* CV in reverse chronological format;

Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech's IDS ad posted.

Apply online at: http://ow.ly/znKy30oSUOE

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With more than 17,000 associates working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.

Closing date: 2019-07-03

Tetra Tech International Development Services (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev), headquartered in Arlington, VA is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for an Agronomist position on a USAID and PepsiCo co-funded program in West Bengal, India. Only Indian nationals may apply.

Position Description/Summary:The purpose of the Agronomist position is to provide strategic support to design and implement agronomic activities and provide technical support using gender and women s empowerment approaches and tools in three districts of West Bengal, India for USAID and PepsiCo. The position will be full time, based in Kolkata (West Bengal), for an initial period of one year, with the potential for an extension up to four years. The project will require significant (up to 75%) travel in three pilot districts (Bankura, Hooghly and Bardhhaman).

Responsibilities:

* Reviewing project scopes of work, training programs, deliverables, and other written materials to ensure that agronomic principles and practices are technically sound, and that gender and women s economic empowerment are well-integrated;

* Supporting project monitoring and evaluation to ensure it is gender-responsive and includes indicators aimed at capturing the project s agronomic outputs and outcomes, including yield, profitability and productivity;

* Working with other project and partner staff to ensure that successful agronomic activities and methodologies are well-documented and disseminated;

* Overseeing baseline and endline tools, assessments and learning with regards to the impact of women s economic empowerment on agronomic indicators and performance;

* Coordinating training events using Adult Education and Communication/Participatory Action Learning System (PALS) tools and approaches and Empowered Entrepreneurship Training tools to train women and men in each pilot community. This may involve directly leading the process or coordinating a subcontract with existing practitioners, in close coordination with the Gender and Women s Economic Empowerment specialist;

* Developing key messages and content for creative communications tools to reach women with relevant agronomic messages in their daily activities, and work with local subcontractors to ensure communications tools help improve knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to potato production and PepsiCo s Sustainable Farming Practices;

* Reviewing existing PepsiCo extension and outreach materials and suggest revisions or develop new stand-alone materials and discuss with PepsiCo India staff;

* Developing curriculum and training materials for PepsiCo staff and training PepsiCo India staff, Control Union agents, and others as requested, and subsequently updating and adapting materials as needed based on participant feedback;

* Contributing to an analysis of PepsiCo agronomy and women s empowerment partnership opportunities;

* Ensuring that USAID environmental monitoring and mitigation policies, tools, and best practices are applied throughout project activities;

* Staying up-to-date on existing and new agronomic approaches, tools and best practices, and identifying those which might be incorporated into the pilot program; and

* Carrying out other appropriate activities that will contribute to project success, as requested by the ILRG Country Coordinator or Task Manager.

Qualifications:

* Bachelors Degree in agronomy, crop production, or similar field. Masters Degree preferred.

* At least 7 years experience implementing agriculture/ rural development programs in India. Direct experience in the potato value chain required.

* Experience in private sector engagement and public-private partnerships preferred.

* English and Bengali language skills required.

* This position is only open to Indian citizens.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:

* Cover Letter

* CV in reverse chronological format;

Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech's IDS ad posted.

Apply online at: http://ow.ly/aaX430oSUO9

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With more than 17,000 associates working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.

Closing date: 2019-07-03

Tetra Tech International Development Services (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev), headquartered in Burlington, VT is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Country Coordinator position on a USAID and PepsiCo co-funded program in West Bengal, India. Only Indian nationals may apply.

Position Description/Summary:The purpose of the Country Coordinator position is to provide strategic support to design, implement and supervise activities using gender and women s empowerment approaches and tools in three districts of West Bengal, India for USAID and PepsiCo. The position will be full time, based in Kolkata (West Bengal), for an initial period of one year, with the potential for an extension up to four years. The project will require significant (up to 50%) travel in three pilot districts (Bankura, Hooghly and Bardhhaman).

Responsibilities:

* Providing leadership and direction to the project s field implementation team and additional short-term technical assistance resources on all project activities;

* Participating/leading project technical activities, including:

* Working with Landesa researchers to visit women s leasing groups to better understand their current leasing and agricultural capacity needs to identify good practices (approach 1);

* Conduct an analysis of gender partnership opportunities that will further PepsiCo sustainable farming practice compliance, identifying the who, what, where, when, how, and why of any potential opportunities;

* With input from PepsiCo staff, develop advocacy tools outlining win-win opportunities for each identified partner; and

* Working with PepsiCo staff, organize meetings with identified partners to develop no-cost or low-cost memoranda of understanding outlining how partners can work together to meet mutual objectives, using women s empowerment tools and approaches.

* With support from the Task Manager, Chief of Party, and Deputy Chief of Party as needed, managing project personnel to assure highest standards of performance are achieved, including setting performance expectations, conducting annual performance reviews, documenting poor performance in the file, following all local labor laws, providing leadership that effectively prevents, mitigates, and addresses any perceived discrimination in the workplace, and helping to model and administer Tetra Tech corporate- level policies regarding ethics, health, safety, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, among others;

* Supervising all India staff including administrative and/or technical assignments, signing of timesheets, travel approvals, recruitment; and provides training and conducts performance evaluations, or delegate these authorities as required;

* Serving as the official spokesperson of project activities with in-country stakeholders such as client representatives, host country government, and other collaborating organizations;

* Coordinating the preparation of progress reports that update the client on project implementation and all other major project deliverables defined in the contract;

* Providing quality assurance/quality control of all ILRG India deliverables;

* Ensuring that contractual obligations are met and that the project implementation plan is being successfully implemented;

* Collaborating and coordinating with the home office Task Manager to ensure that firm-wide resources are available to support contract management and provide quality services to the client;

* Determining strategy for addressing any implementation issues/problems and supports site visits related to project supervision or problem resolution, in conjunction with the Task Manager, as needed;

* Assuming responsibility for project risk identification, management, and mitigation in collaboration with home office, including identification of project risks, development of solutions and responses, and mitigation as required (If necessary, collaborates and coordinates with home office Internal Compliance Committee should field audit of potential risks or compliance be required);

* Representing the project and Tetra Tech ARD in-country at conferences, seminars, and other professional meetings;

* Approving and/or coordinating the preparation of any needed scopes of work and timetables for the design and implementation of program activities in conjunction with the implementation plan and in accordance with Tetra Tech ARD policies and contractual obligations and USAID regulations;

* Monitoring and evaluating project performance and progress, and keeping Tetra Tech ARD and the client organization informed on progress and results;

* Working with field staff and the Task Manager to develop, plan, and implement all programmatic training;

* Coordinating with the ILRG Finance/Administration Assistant (based in Delhi) to plan and budget individual activities in accordance with the implementation plan;

* Coordinating with the Task Manager, Deputy Chief of Party, and Deputy Project Manager to ensure that all administrative and human resources procedures and policies are followed;

* Ensuring that any project equipment is handled in accordance with client and Tetra Tech ARD policies and regulations such as SOPs and the Code of Conduct;

* Complying with Tetra Tech policy on media inquiries, consulting with home office on response management;

* Coordinating and collaborating with other Tetra Tech operating units regionally to facilitate a one Tetra Tech presence;

* Complying with all Tetra Tech corporate training requirements, and/or as required for quality control and risk management;

* Implementing any other appropriate activities deemed to contribute to project success, in coordination with the Task Manager.

Qualifications:

* Bachelors Degree in project management, rural development, business administration or similar field. Masters Degree preferred.

* At least 10 years experience implementing agriculture/ rural development programs in India. Direct experience in the potato value chain preferred.

* Direct experience successfully implementing women s economic empowerment programs required.

* Experience in private sector engagement and public-private partnerships preferred.

* English and Bengali language skills required.

* This position is only open to Indian citizens.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:

* Cover Letter

* A current resume / CV in reverse chronological format;

Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech's IDS ad posted.

Apply online at: http://ow.ly/KCj830oSUNB

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With more than 17,000 associates working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.