UNICEF Zimbabwe Job
United Nations Children’s Fund
Zimbabwe Country Office – Vacancy Notice
Please note that UNICEF does not charge a fee or require personal banking details at any stage of the
recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training or any other fees).
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s
leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190
countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. 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.
Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2015/04 Child Protection Specialist, NOC Level (Fixed Term Post).
Purpose of the Job
Accountable for formulation, design, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of Child Protection Programme(s) to
ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the programme management, delivery and accomplishment of programme goals and
objectives.
Key result areas
Enhance effective sectoral or inter-sectoral planning, development and management by leading, guiding, coordinating and
supporting the timely completion of the Situational Analysis and its periodic update through accurate and complete
monitoring and analysis, and the timely preparation or finalization of the sectoral input.
Promote the organization goals of UNICEF through advocacy and policy dialogue through active engagement in
communication, networking and participation at every opportunity inside and outside UNICEF, leveraging the strength of
UNICEF mission, goals and programmes.
Promote the quality of rights-based Child Protection programmes through participation in formulation of programme goals,
strategies and approaches.
Participate in major evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sector review meetings with government
counterparts.
Prepare annual Child Protection Sector status reports.
Collaborate with the Communication and Programme Communication groups to ensure development of effective
communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and social mobilization efforts.
Collaborate with other Programme/ Project Officers to ensure the integration of sectoral programme with other sectors.
Provide technical support and guidance on appropriate technical, financial and institutional capacity building measures to
achieve Child Protection Programme Goals.
Qualifications and Competencies
Advanced university degree, preferable in the social sciences, law or other relevant field.
Five years of professional work experience at national and international levels in child protection, including international
work experience for IP or field work experience for NO.
Current knowledge of humanitarian and development issues, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in
international development cooperation.
Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships,
both within and outside the organization.
If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to make an active and lasting
contribution to build a better world for children, send your application letter together with resume to the address below. All
applications must have a cover letter and a C.V. and applications without cover letters will not be considered. If sending via
email quote “Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2015/04 Child Protection Specialist, NOC Level (Fixed Term Post)),” as
subject heading. Please email or drop in person.United Nations Children’s Fund Telephone 263-4 703941
Zimbabwe Facsimile 263-4 731849
6 Fairbridge Avenue Mobile: 263-772 234 877
Belgravia, PO Box 1250 www.unicef.org
Harare, Zimbabwe
Human Resources Manager
(Vacancy Notice: Zim/2015/04)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
or email: hararevacancies@unicef.org
Applications should be received by 13 February 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff, and equal opportunities for people living with
disabilities. Well qualified candidates, particularly women and people living with disabilities are especially encouraged
to apply.