TA Programme Officer-Civil Society Organization (CSO) Engagement, Level N0-2 Honiara, Solomon Islands (#:110858) **ONLY OPEN TO SOLOMON ISLAND NATIONALS**

UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Office is seeking qualified candidates for a Temporary Appointment position of Programme Officer-Civil Society Organization Engagement. Should you wish to be part of this dynamic environment and feel you have the background for this profile, please check out the Vacancy Bulletin! This is a temporary position that is open only to Solomon Island Nationals.

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, Health

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

The Programme Officer – Civil Society Organization (CSO) engagement will work under the supervision of the Maternal and Child Health Specialist based in Honiara with technical support from the Maternal and Child Health Specialist in Suva/Chief of Child Survival and Development based in Suva. The Chief of Field Office provides overall management and coordination in the Solomon Islands Field Office.

Solomon Islands is a Gavi eligible country in accelerated transition phase. UNICEF being a key partner, provides technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) in implementing funding support secured from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.  UNICEF will be engaging Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on behalf of the MHMS to provide demand generation activities in targeted provinces and communities, with the aim of improving coverage through increased awareness and community ownership/participation.

The Programme Officer will primarily provide project management drafting a request for proposal (RFP) and identification of suitable CSOs,, identify target communities, develop a detailed activity implementation plan, provide monitoring and quality assurance, reporting and documentation. In addition, the Project Officer will liaise with the CSO to conduct community visits or sessions and help build MHMS capacity to be able to manage future CSO engagements. Being part of the UNICEF Pacific Child Survival and Development Program will contribute to delivery of results, implementation and reporting on the CSD workplan for Solomon Islands.

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

• A University Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Health Community Engagement, Public health etc, is required. An advanced degree in the relevant area will also be an advantage.

• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in project management of health-related activities required. Experience with community work with CSOs and, or FBOs will be an advantage. Also, program/project development experience in NGOs and UN system agency or organization is an asset.

• Fluency in English is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language 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.

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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

 JD_Programme Officer- CSO No2 Solomon Islands.pdf

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.