JOB DESCRIPTION

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 for as long as we are needed. 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 professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to protection

Les résultats attendus sont :

1. 1. Renforcer l’équipe du projet du ministère des Affaires sociales en matière de planification et de mise en œuvre des transferts monétaires, ainsi que dans les mesures d’accompagnement nécessaires pour renforcer le système de protection sociale ;
   2. Faciliter l’organisation des réunions et des activités du comité de pilotage du programme allocations enfants

(planning, reporting etc.)

1. 1. Assurer l’appui technique pour l’agenda de recherche, le suivi et l’évaluation de la mise en œuvre des activités

du projet dont la responsabilité revient au MAS.

How can you make a difference?

1. Renforcer l’équipe du projet du Ministère des affaires sociales en matière de planification et de mise en œuvre des transferts monétaires pour les enfants , ainsi que les mesures d’accompagnement nécessaires pour renforcer le système de protection sociale

Tâches

-Fournir un soutien technique au ministère des affaires sociales, en particulier le comité général de la promotion sociale.

-Appui aux réconciliations mensuelles

-Appui aux auditeurs pour l’accès aux données et informations financières

• Appui avec les activités de communication, en particulière pour cibler les enfants en situation de handicap pour leur inclusion dans le système de protection sociale

Livrables

1. Plan de mise en œuvre du projet détaillé contenant le calendrier des activités prévues, sous-activités, leurs

descriptions, les responsables d’activités, les parties prenantes impliquées ;

1. Tableau de suivi financier mis à jour régulièrement
2. Tableau de suivi des activités de communication avec les bénéficiaires

-Fournir un soutien technique au ministère des affaires sociales, en particulier le comité général de la promotion sociale.
-Appui aux réconciliations mensuelles
-Appui aux auditeurs pour l’accès aux données et informations financières
– Appui avec les activités de communication, en particulière pour cibler les enfants en situation de handicap pour leur inclusion dans le système de protection sociale
Livrables
a) Plan de mise en œuvre du projet détaillé contenant le calendrier des activités prévues, sous-activités, leurs
descriptions, les responsables d’activités, les parties prenantes impliquées ;
b) Tableau de suivi financier mis à jour régulièrement
c) Tableau de suivi des activités de communication avec les bénéficiaires

2. Faciliter l’organisation des réunions et des activités du comité de pilotage du programme allocations enfants
( planning, reporting etc.)

Tâches
– Soutenir les directions concernées dans la mise en œuvre du programme de transferts monétaires
– Faciliter la communication et la coordination entre les partenaires, en particulier la Banque Mondiale, et l’Union
Européenne, du ministère des affaires sociales et les autres départements ministériels concernés Livrables
a) Fiches d’activités techniques spécifiques prévues décrivant les activités, leurs objectifs, contextes et résultats attendus
b) Comptes rendus des différentes consultations/réunions avec les partenaires

3. Assurer l’appui technique pour l’agenda de recherche, le suivi et l’évaluation de la mise en œuvre des
activités du projet dont la responsabilité revient au MAS.

Tâches
– Appuyer les équipes en charge des analyses et des recherches
– Assurer le suivi de la collecte de données
– Préparer et soumettre aux partenaires des rapports sur la mise en œuvre du projet et les produits de l’agenda de
recherche en cours.
Livrables
a) Plan de suivi et d”évaluation du projet contenant un plan de suivi budgétaire détaillé
b) Tableau de suivi financier mis à jour régulièrement
c) Rapports mensuels/trimestriels sur l”état d”avancement des analyses en cours pour la mise en œuvre du projet, ce qui inclut de rapports de visites terrains ;

 

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  TdR – Specialiste Protection socialeSigné.docx

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• PHD  en gestion, sociologie, économie, sciences sociales, travail social ou autre discipline pertinente
• Capacités d’analyse et de coordination confirmées
• Expérience préalable de travail dans le domaine de la protection sociale, et en particulier dans le domaine de l”enfance (au moins une expérience de moins 4 ans est requise…)
• Capacités rédactionnelles importantes (notes de synthèse, rapports d’évaluation…)

Caractéristiques des expériences prof passées

• Une expérience dans la mise en œuvre de programme de « Cash Transfert » en Tunisie

• Maîtrise de l’arabe et le français
• Une expérience avec une des agences des Nations Unies serait un atout

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

[add the 8th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role].

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

[Remove the following paragraph if not a child safeguarding elevated risk role] 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, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

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.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable [Insert candidates from targeted underrepresented groups] are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

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In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. For effective collaboration, we encourage flexible working hours that accommodate different time zones while prioritizing staff wellbeing.

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Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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[CO/ HQ specific: visa residence requirements: i.e.: UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.]

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All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements