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Recrutement de 01 Innovation Officer

Entreprise: UNICEF
Niveau d'etude: Non precise
Localité: Sierra Leone / Freetown
Date limite: 2023-05-18

Recrutement de 01 Innovation Officer

Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Freetown
Level: NO-2
Location: Sierra Leone
Categories: Innovation
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, innovation

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here

How can you make a difference?

Summary of the Key Functions, Accountabilities and Related Duties or Tasks include:

Operational and Project Management of GIGA, U-Report Sierra Leone, RapidPro and other Innovation-focused Infrastructure and Services.
Provide Support and Assistance with Strategic Relationships.
Support the Operational and Administrative Tasks of the Innovation Unit.
Assist in the Delivery of Results for Children in UNICEF Sierra Leone.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

A university degree in Development, Community Development, Communications, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Information Science, Public Health or a related field.
Experience in innovative use of technology for development, particularly in the areas of data access, visualization, mobile applications, and open source.
Previous experience in partnership development, community engagement and youth outreach.
Previous experience in the use and management of RapidPro (or similar) platforms.
Previous experience in partnership development, community engagement and youth outreach.
At least three years' professional experience supporting government and/or non-governmental organisation programming, including training and capacity building or equivalent professional work experience at the national and international levels.
Proficiency in computer skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and experience using web-based content management platforms, databases and information portals.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
Please access the full JD here Download File VA TOR - Innovation Officer, NOB.pdf

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…

(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 (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people

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 non-Sierra Leoneans are encouraged to apply.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Advertised: 04 May 2023 Greenwich Standard Time
Deadline: 18 May 2023 Greenwich Standard Time