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, an advocateSince 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.
For information on the work of our organization in Brazil, please visit our website: UNICEF Brazil.How can you make a difference?Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Deputy Representative, Programmes, the incumbent will be responsible for the effective management of local governance programme delivery, partnerships, and advocacy.
You will oversee, support, and coordinate programming in the Amazon and Northeast regions of Brazil to achieve country programme results.
Additionally, the role includes establishing and maintaining institutional relations with State and Municipal authorities across 18 states, coordinating advocacy and representation functions, and supporting resource mobilization strategies to meet funding needs.The Post Holder Will Be Expected ToProvide strategic leadership in Local Governance: Develop UNICEF Brazil's local governance strategy to advance the rights of children by working together with the Deputy Representative and Chief of Zonal Offices to set Annual Work Plans, aligning with sector technical teams, and ensuring that targets and priorities are met.Coordinate the effective planning, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF policy and programme strategies at State and Municipal level: Oversee and support the development of annual work plans with zone offices and with the UNICEF Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Team, setting priorities and targets in coordination with sector technical teams.Advocacy, networking, and partnership building: Oversee and support ZO Chiefs in building effective partnerships at state and municipal levels with government counterparts, national stakeholders, global partners, allies, donors, and academia.Programme Management and Strategic Oversight: Provide strategic oversight on government affairs to advance UNICEF's mission with elected officials.Innovation, knowledge, management, and capacity building: Promote critical thinking, innovative approaches, and best practices for sustainable programme initiatives.To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…Education – An advanced university degree (Master's) in one of the following fields is required: Social Sciences, Economics, Public Administration, International Relations, Public Health, Education, or other fields related to the work of UNICEF.Experience – A minimum of eight years of professional experience in planning and administration of social development programmes, at the national and/or international level, including experience in management of human, financial and material resources.Language – Fluency in English and Fluency in Portuguese is required.For every Child, you demonstrate…UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS).This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children.UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children.
The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.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, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination.This job opportunity is presential and for Brazilians only or internal candidates with a work permit for Brazil.#J-18808-Ljbffr