UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.For every child, opportunitySince 1950, UNICEF has supported the most important transformation for children and adolescents in Brazil. UNICEF Brazil, with its main office in Brasília and nine field offices, works in close partnership with national and sub-national government, corporate partners, youth, and civil society organizations.How can you make a difference?Under the general guidance of the Chief Field Office in Boa Vista, you will provide support and overall coordination of UNICEF (programmatic) and field response in Pacaraima. You will have daily contact with staff in the various field offices and with the Boa Vista unit following guidance from the programmatic areas. You will also have close liaison with a range of local civilian and military authorities and counterparts in NGOs and UN agencies to discuss matters of common interest. Your activities include:Situation Analysis and Reporting: Assess migrants' needs in the various fields of assistance and make recommendations for the establishment of projects, adjustment or discontinuation of existing projects, and advise the Chief Field Office accordingly. Conduct regular assessment and analysis of the children situation in Pacaraima and regularly prepare written reports on the implementation of projects and the situation in the sites.Inter-agency coordination and representation: Participate in relevant events, meetings, and working groups where the presence of UNICEF is required in Pacaraima, and provide technical contributions in the elaboration of interagency referrals mechanisms and other initiatives. Liaise and engage with key stakeholders in Pacaraima on children's issues and concerns.Sub-sector and working groups strategy development: Support the timely and effective implementation of the agreed child protection sub-sector response strategy in the border, mainly the work with Unaccompanied and Separated Children and indigenous populations.Project monitoring and technical support: Monitor UNICEF projects, propose remedial actions, and provide technical guidance to implementing partners to ensure the implementation pace and approach are in line with humanitarian principles and standards and meet the project expected results, always according to the Boa Vista programmatic unit.To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:Minimum requirements:Education: Completion of Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Law, International Relations, Social Work, Anthropology, Communication, or another relevant field.Work Experience:Minimum 2 years of experience with humanitarian or emergency response with field experience and background and familiarity with international human rights.Minimum 2 years of experience in articulating with state and municipal governments and civil society organizations.Skills:Solid knowledge of program management is required.Ability to facilitate interagency processes is needed.Experience with UN and International Organizations is desirable.Experience working with indigenous populations is an asset.Working knowledge of Microsoft Database literacy will be an asset.Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Portuguese required. Knowledge of Spanish will be considered an asset.Desirables:Master's degree in psychology, Law, International Relations, Social Work, Anthropology, Communication, or another relevant field is an asset.Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.For every Child, you demonstrate:UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it.The UNICEF competencies required for this post are:Builds and maintains partnershipsDemonstrates self-awareness and ethical awarenessDrives to achieve results for impactInnovates and embraces changeManages ambiguity and complexityThinks and acts strategicallyWorks collaboratively with othersThis position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes.UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF.UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
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