Humanitarian Action, Resilience and Peacebuilding, UNICEF, ESARO (six months) at UNICEF

UNICEF is the world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

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

• University degree in the areas of policy, social sciences, development, international affairs, communications.


• A minimum of 2 years of experience in technical relevant areas or two years with an advanced degree


• Reporting, communications and advocacy experience, including on humanitarian/emergency issues or contexts.


• Knowledge Management experience.


• Experience in developing and presenting trainings.


• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required.


• Ability to work independently and respond to feedback in a timely and professional manner


• Experience in ESAR region would be an asset.


• Experience in report writing and communications within the UN common system highly desirable.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Builds and maintains partnerships


• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness


• Drive to achieve results for impact


• Innovates and embraces change


• Manages ambiguity and complexity


• Thinks and acts strategically


• Works collaboratively with others


• Nurtures, leads and manages people

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.

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