Gender and Immunization Specialist, NOC, TA (364 jours), Bamako, Mali# 42115

The candidate, under the supervision of the Gender and Development Specialist, will provide technical support to ensure the integration of gender perspectives in all phases of immunisation programming. The specialist will work closely with the EPI to plan, implement, and monitor gender-based immunisation programmes at national and provincial levels. The candidate will also oversee gender programming activities agreed upon by the government, UNICEF, and Gavi. This involves improving (a) national gender-responsive programming to enhance vaccination coverage; (b) implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the HPV vaccine introduction plan while incorporating the priority of girls; (c) integrating gender perspectives in preparedness and response to health epidemics; (d) fostering partnerships with women's groups and organizations at the local level to ensure programming is responsive to the needs and interests of women and girls. This includes direct program work with government and civil society partners, as well as support for working groups on SBC, health, child protection, and education.

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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For every child, hope

How can you make a difference? 

• Provide technical assistance to EPI in mainstreaming gender into immunisation programming;
• Prioritizing support for gender-responsive and gender-transformative interventions in reaching zero-dose children and missed communities with vaccinations
• Measuring and monitoring the effectiveness of gender-related immunisation interventions
• Programme Management
• Learning and Evaluation

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  ToR NOC TAGenderImmunisationSpec revFR.docx

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

EDUCATION

Desirables:

UNICEF policies and strategy to address on national and international emergency issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery

Knowledge of global humanitarian issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNCEF position and approaches.

Knowledge of UN humanitarian reform principles, international humanitarian laws.

Knowledge of the principle of gender parity and equality.

The UNICEF mission statement and The Core Commitments for Children in Emergencies.

The Convention on the Rights of the Child; Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination against Women.

UN security operations and guidelines

Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. 

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…

Core Competencies

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People 
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness 
• Works Collaboratively with others 
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships 
• Innovates and Embraces Change 
• Thinks and Acts Strategically 
• Drives to achieve impactful results

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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.

In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. For effective collaboration, we encourage flexible working hours that accommodate different time zones while prioritizing staff wellbeing.

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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