Report Specialist, P3, Temporary Appointment (364 jours), Kinshasa, DRC

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For every child, a champion

At the heart of UNICEF’s results are the strengthening of national and sub-national systems and capacities to address geographic and gender inequalities and the extension of replicable models of multi-sectoral intervention programs in selected health zones. The country program results are articulated around health, nutrition, WASH, education and learning, child protection, social inclusion, and resilience. Humanitarian action, early childhood development, and adolescents are integrated into the program’s outcomes. Therefore, the country program of UNICEF Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 2020-2024 aims to demonstrate the impact and value of investing in sustainable institutional and community systems and policies for child survival, growth, and development in the country.

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How can you make a difference? 

Under the direct supervision of the Reporting Specialist, Donor Relation Unit, and technical supervision of the Chief of Health and the Chief of Social Behavior and Change, the Reporting Specialist will strengthen UNICEF’s response to health emergencies and support immunization activities by helping the UNICEF DRC SBC and Health sections’ current and potential donors understand and appreciate the work done to impact the life of millions of children positively.

As the report specialist, you will develop high-quality communication documents and processes to: help shape UNICEF’s projects and interventions (donor proposals and reports, data analysis), develop ad-hoc quality communication materials, and report on the key progress and achievements generated by UNICEF DRC SBC and Health sections.

Additionally, you have to be perfectly bilingual professional in communication with solid project management skills and ability to follow established procedures but is expected to recommend strategies for engagement and communications products. The Reporting Specialist is accountable for quality, substantive input, and ability to project a competent and trusted image of UNICEF to partners through the communication products they will develop.

This is unique and significant job opportunity for a qualified, motivated, and committed person to contribute to the overall achievement of transformative results for children by delivering on the following key responsibility areas, but not limited to:

1. Development of donor proposals and reports
2. Multisectoral Grant Coordination between SBC and Health Sections
3. Data Analysis and tracking of indicators
4. Creative/Strategic writing for donor’s communication and advocacy

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  TOR – Reporting Specialist, P3 TA, Kinshasa, DRC – VA.docx

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

Minimum requirements:

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• Education: An advanced university degree (Master) in Social sciences, Statistics, Planning development, Communication, Journalism, Sociology, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related area.
• Work Experience: At least [5] five years of relevant work experience in reporting, communication, programme monitoring and evaluation, fundraising, and marketing.
  • Previous experience with report/proposal editing, formatting, and data analysis will be considered an asset.
  • Project management experience (either in the private or non-profit sector) is considered an asset.
• Skills : Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
  The ability to graphically synthesize complex information and develop compelling presentations will be considered an asset.
• Language Requirements: Professional fluency in English and French in writing and speaking is required.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
• Experience in international organizations, NGOs, or UN agencies will be considered an asset.

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

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

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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 measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

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

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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