Adolescent Development Officer, NOA, FT, Post #122502, Cairo, Egypt

The Adolescent Development Officer reports to the Chief of Section or Specialist for close guidance and supervision. The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical programme information and learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures, to support the development and formulation of the adolescent development and participation programmes within the Country Programme.

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Summary of key results:

1. Support to programme development and planning
2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
3. Technical and operational support to programme implementation
4. Networking and partnership building
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Support to programme development and planning

• Research and analyze regional and national political, health, social and economic development trends. Collect, analyze, verify and synthesize information to facilitate programme development, design and preparation.
• Prepare technical reports and inputs for programme preparation and documentation.
• Facilitate the development/establishment of adolescent development and participation programme goals, objectives, strategies and results-based planning through research, collection, analysis and reporting of related information for development planning and priority and goal setting.
• Provide technical and administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical programme transactions and preparing materials/documentations.

• Prepare required documentations/materials to facilitate the programme review and approval process.

Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

• Collect/analyze/share information on implementation issues.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual programme reviews with government and other counterparts.
• Prepare minutes/reports on results for follow up action by higher management and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on the use of adolescent development and participation programme resources. Report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by management/stakeholders.

Technical and operational support to programme implementation

• Undertake field visits and surveys and share information with partners/stakeholders,
• Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors.

Networking and partnership building

• Build, sustain effective close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders.
• Build capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results on adolescent development.
• Draft communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness.
• Participate in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) meetings/events on programming to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNSDCF operational planning and preparation of adolescent development and participation projects.
• Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.

 Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

• Apply innovative approaches and promote innovation for development (I4D) good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results.
• Research, benchmark and report on best and cutting edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems.
• A resource person in capacity building initiatives.

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

A university degree in one of the following fields is required: anthropology, psychology, sociology, education or another relevant technical field.

A minimum of one year of professional experience in social development planning and management in adolescent development related areas is required.

Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.

Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

Fluency in English is required, Arabic is mandatory.

Selection Criteria:

Professional work experience in programme implementation and coordination in the field of development with focus on programmes involving young people’s skilling including employability skills, social innovation, green skills and participation with an equity, inclusivity, and gender focus.

Proven experience in working in or with UN programmes, international organizations, or NGOs.

Proven experience in working closely with government, (preferably with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and/or Ministry of Education, Ministry of Social Solidarity, Ministry of Manpower, etc.) in programmes focusing on young peoples’ skills development and engagement.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

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.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable males are encouraged to apply.

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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.