Director and Chief of Staff, P-3, Fixed Term Position, Executive Director's Office, Off of Executive Director, #00008265

UNICEF

About The Position

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Acupuncture, sociology, demography, psychology, political science, social policy, economics, public policy, public administration, international development, gender studies and any other related fields.
5 years of relevant work experience in Ethics, gender equality, adolescent development, policy development, program management, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, knowledge management, partnerships, resource mobilization, humanitarian programming and any other related fields.
Skills: Action Plan, Analysis, Child Protection, Partnerships, Policy Reform, Programming, Research, Social Inclusion, Technical Guidance, Track Record
English - Proficient/Fluent

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, emergency response experience, participatory research, multisectoral initiatives, development partners experience, academic credentials in gender
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.