Peacebuilding Specialist, P-4, Office of Emergency Programmes, NYHQ
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
PurposeUNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Peacebuilding Specialist to support UNICEF policy advocacy and to support UNICEF Regional and Country Offices in the implementation of the Peacebuilding and Education Programme and, generally, in the area of peacebuilding, conflict sensitivity and conflict analysis. For more information, see the attached Terms of Reference.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate- Advanced university degree in social sciences, international development, conflict studies, public policy or other related field.*
- Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience at national and international levels in social development, management, programme design and management. Field experience in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and conflict sensitivity highly desirable.
- Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French is highly desired.
*A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Competencies of Successful Candidate- Communicate effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
- Set high standards for quality of work and consistently achieve project goals.
- Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Analyze and integrate potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
- Demonstrate and share detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
- Ensure that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
- Set, develop and revise organizational strategy and develop clear visions of the UNICEF future potential.
- Good leadership and supervisory skills; coordinate group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
- Sets clearly defined objectives and produces comprehensive project plans for the organization.
Management and SupervisionThe incumbent reports to the Chief, Peacebuilding and Recovery Section, EMOPS New York.
Terms and ConditionsLevel: P-4
Contract Type: Temporary Assignment
Duration: 364 days
Location: New York
Travel: Office-based, with high level of travel
How to ApplyIf you have experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your letter of motivation, a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (download here) tocoordemr@unicef.orgby COB Friday, 14 June 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience at national and international levels in social development, management, programme design and management. Field experience in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and conflict sensitivity highly desirable.
- Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French is highly desired.
*A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Competencies of Successful Candidate- Communicate effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
- Set high standards for quality of work and consistently achieve project goals.
- Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Analyze and integrate potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
- Demonstrate and share detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
- Ensure that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
- Set, develop and revise organizational strategy and develop clear visions of the UNICEF future potential.
- Good leadership and supervisory skills; coordinate group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
- Sets clearly defined objectives and produces comprehensive project plans for the organization.
Management and SupervisionThe incumbent reports to the Chief, Peacebuilding and Recovery Section, EMOPS New York.
Terms and ConditionsLevel: P-4
Contract Type: Temporary Assignment
Duration: 364 days
Location: New York
Travel: Office-based, with high level of travel
How to ApplyIf you have experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your letter of motivation, a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (download here) tocoordemr@unicef.orgby COB Friday, 14 June 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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