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. 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 personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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Purpose for the job:? 

The Programme Officer (Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer - ESS) will be accountable for providing technical support for the implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMF) of World Bank Funded projects and other projects requiring such support, to ensure UNICEF compliance to agreements between the World Bank and UNICEF under the Environmental and Social Commitments Plan (ESCP). 

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Support to the Implementation and Management of the ESS Framework

2. Support analysis and follow-up of ESS grievances received through the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM)

3. Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD/TOR - Programme Officer (Environmental and Social Safeguards), NOB, Fixed Term, Kabul

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

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• A University degree in international development, data analytics, international development, business administration, financial management, social sciences, public administration, statistics, planning or development management., or in other relevant areas of study.

Experience: 

• A minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience in the following areas in environmental sustainability and in the design, implementation and preferably monitoring of environmental impact assessments and management plans, coordinating grievances redressal mechanisms in humanitarian programmes, and/or experience with Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and/or Protection Mainstreaming is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
• Experience in training and development of training materials is required.
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing is required. · Experience in report writing in English for UN and donor audiences is required.
• Experience in working with UNICEF, or another UN agency is an asset.

Language Requirements: 

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

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 highly encouraged to apply.

Vacancy announcement is open to internal and external candidates. Priority will be given to staff on abolished posts and internal staff members 

Please note that the flexibility clause shall not be applied to external applicants, including TAs and affiliate staff.

This Vacancy announcement is readvertised to attract the wide range of applications, the candidates who previously applied need not to reapply.

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.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Applicants are requested to apply through the provided link; Vacancies | UNICEF Careers

Applications received via ACBAR Job online portal will not be given consideration.