Deputy Representative Programme

For every child, dedication

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, 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 — will not only 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.

How can you make a difference? 

• CO programme planning and development
• Support to the Representative on managing the CO
• Monitoring and quality control of programmes
• Alliance building and UN System coordination
• Private Sector Engagement and Partnerships
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Impact of Results

The efficient and effective support of the DR to the successful development, planning, and implementation of the country programme and achievement of concrete and sustainable results directly impacts the establishment of a healthy and protective environment for the most marginalized and vulnerable women and children in the country, and this, in turn, contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNCEF to continue to provide programme services to protect the rights of children, promote greater social equality to enable children to survive, develop and reach their full potential in society.

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

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social sciences, international relations, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development, or another relevant technical field.

Work Experience: 

• A minimum of eight years of professional development experience that combines technical and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level, some of which served in developing countries, is required.
• Previous hands-on experience in strategic and managerial leadership (including in managing multiple teams) is required.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

Language Requirements: 

• Fluency in English (written & verbal) is required.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/576469