UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, A Good Health!!!
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, 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.
Since 2020, Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, as other countries in the world, declared the Covid epidemic which affects all development sectors. To respond to the epidemic, one of the key activities is vaccination of the population to increase the immunity against this disease. The target of this vaccination in the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire is 70% of the population. To support the health program to respond to this pandemic through vaccination against Covid, UNICEF launch the recruitment of a consultant (Program Assistant) for a period of 3 months.
How can you make a difference?
By joining the health team, the consultant will be required to perform the following tasks:
Collecting invoices, preparing and maintaining records for approval of the Chief of Section and the management and payment; Supporting capacity development activities, meetings and conferences by making the logistical arrangements, through engaging with facilitators, caterers and hosts; arranging times through liaising with participants over availability; liaising with budget focal points and section over costs and needs; and preparing background materials for participants; Providing travel assistance to staff members in section for travel arrangements and entitlements based on the organization’s rules and policies. Liaising with relevant travel focal points to ensure that the organization obtains the best service and price for all travel; Maintaining office calendar and arranging meetings. Taking minutes of meetings and keeping the correspondence of the team well organized; Providing support for the classification of the section's strategic documents in the SharePoint; Supports capacity development activities related to programme development by preparing training materials and participating in exercises; Preparing monitoring and reporting information for supervisor and team on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results; Monitoring and tracking the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective Programme delivery.To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization A minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required Fluency in French is required and Working knowledge of English. Be computer literate, especially in Excel, Word and PowerPointFor every Child, you demonstrate…
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).
Application Packages
Applicants must submit :
A detailed CV with at least 3 references A Monthly financial offer in XOFOther Important Points
Throughout the duration of the contract, the Consultant :
Be subject to UNICEF security guidelines, rules, standards and procedures, including those governing UN and UNICEF staff. The consultant will be based in the UNICEF office in Abidjan. Must provide proof of medical insurance for the period covered by the contract. Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.Remarks:
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 to become a part of the organization.
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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. The candidate may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).
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