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Given UNICEF’s mandate in health, nutrition, and child protection, this situation requires a multisectoral response aimed at strengthening surveillance, supporting case management, improving infection prevention and control (IPC) capacities in health facilities, and enhancing social and behavioral change communication interventions to reduce transmission and restore community trust.
Support the identification, assessment, and monitoring of operational, financial, programmatic, and fraud risks related to the Ebola response, in close coordination with relevant sections.
Assist in the establishment and strengthening of internal control mechanisms adapted to the emergency context, in line with UNICEF policies and the Simplified Emergency Procedures.
Advise programme, operations, and field office teams on the application of risk mitigation measures and compensatory controls within the framework of Ebola response activities.
Monitor the application of derogations, exceptions, and expedited procedures implemented during the emergency response, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with the Simplified Emergency Procedures.
Contribute to the early identification of risks related to fraud, abuse, misuse of resources, and non-compliance in the Ebola response, and support the implementation of preventive measures.
Conduct targeted reviews, compliance checks, data analyses, and spot checks on activities, partners, cash transfers, emergency procurements, and the management of Ebola-related supplies.
Support the monitoring of implementing partners involved in the Ebola response to strengthen compliance with financial management, reporting, supply management, and internal control requirements.
Contribute to the preparation of dashboards, risk analyses, monitoring reports, and management briefs on key risks and compliance issues related to the Ebola response.
Support awareness-raising and capacity-building activities for UNICEF teams and partners on fraud risks, internal controls, compliance, and accountability obligations in the context of the emergency response.
Ensure close coordination with Risk & Compliance, Supply, Finance, Partnerships, Programme, Operations teams, and field offices to promote a coherent risk management approach in the Ebola response.
Contribute to the documentation and archiving of evidence related to implemented controls to facilitate audits, reviews, and assurance processes.
Support any other activities related to risk management, compliance, and strengthening of internal control frameworks within the Ebola response, as required by the office.
Minimum requirements
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(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
UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
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.
This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.
UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. 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.
Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.
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.