Deputy Representative, (P-4), Accra, Ghana

UNICEF Accra seeks a champion to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does - in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. Under the overall orientation, guidance and supervision of the Representative, the Deputy Representative supports the overall management of the Country Office. S/He is responsible for coordinating closely with the different programme sections on all phases of the Country Programme from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with the UNICEF Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics and integrity.

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,

UNICEF Accra seeks a champion to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does - in programmes, in advocacy and in operations.

How can you make a difference?

Under the overall orientation, guidance and supervision of the Representative, the Deputy Representative supports the overall management of the Country Office. S/He is responsible for coordinating closely with the different programme sections on all phases of the Country Programme from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with the UNICEF Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics and integrity.

The Deputy Representative will also promote and oversee integrated programming across sectors, with a focus on:

1. Early childhood development
2. Adolescents, with a focus on girls
3. Equity and inclusive development

In addition to programme sections, the Deputy Representative will also work closely with:

• The Communication for Development team in promoting behavior change and influencing social norms; and
• The Monitoring & Evaluation team in monitoring results for children, with a focus on the most vulnerable.

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

• An Advanced University Degree in social sciences, international relations, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development or other related fields, is required.
• 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 a developing countries, is required. Relevant professional experience in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
• Experience in building strategic partnerships and mobilizing resources is desirable;
• Knowledge of social policy and social protection is desirable; 
• Experience in an emergency or humanitarian context is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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.

Remarks:

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.

This vacancy is open to internal candidates only.