TA Child Protection Officer, NOA, Lome-Togo
Application deadline : Friday 2 Oct 2020
Contract
This is a NO-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It’s a staff contract. More about NO-1 contracts.
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, protection
UNICEF Togo is committed to working with the Government to strengthen a protective environment where girls and boys will no longer be victims of violence, exploitation, abuse and neglect, where communities and state services work together to promote behaviors and practices that help reduce the vulnerability of children and adolescents, as well as the risk factors they face, while building their resilience.
The Child Protection Component of the Togo-UNICEF programme is playing a key role to strengthen the establishment and functionality of an integrated child protection system at both the social services and community levels for improved access of children (girls and boys) to quality services for prevention and protection against violence, abuse and exploitation, justice for children, systematic registration of children at birth, promotion of positive social norms, and sector coordination and interaction with other sectors. The Child Protection Officer will be responsible for child justice issues and will significantly contribute to improving access to justice for children in Togo. The incumbent of the position will also contribute to the key activities of the Child Protection and Adolescent Empowerment program within the framework of the Government of Togo-UNlCEF cooperation program 2019 – 2023.
How can you make a difference?
Under the direct supervision of the Child Protection Officer (NO-B) and the overall guidance of the Chief Child Protection, the selected candidate will undertake the following key assignments:
- Contribute to the planning and coordination of the activities of the project « Improvement of access to justice for children in Togo » and the Child Protection and Adolescent Empowerment program.
- Provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Justice to develop and implement the national juvenile justice strategy,
- Provide technical support to relevant institutions and organizations for the implementation of judicial procedures in accordance with national juvenile justice guidelines and the international instruments ratified by Togo in the field of juvenile justice,
- Analyse data and other information collected in the child protection sector in general and the juvenile justice sector in particular, prepare related activity reports; contribute to the development of annual work plans as well as to the preparation of other program documents/reports and ensure their quality,
- Ensure the quality of financial, administrative and other supporting documentation related to supplies, process requests from implementing partners and verify that expenditures have been made within the allocated budget and in accordance with UNICEF rules and procedures;
- Carry out field visits to ensure the implementation of program activities and provide useful information for the achievement of objectives; make recommendations to the supervisor to remedy difficulties encountered in the field,
- Perform any other tasks requested by the supervisor in the implementation of the Child Protection and Adolescent Empowerment Program.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- A university degree (Bachelor) in one of the following fields is required: human rights, international law, or another relevant diploma in the field of international development.
- A minimum of one year of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection related areas is required
- Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset
- Fluency in French is required. Knowledge of English and of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The functional competencies required for this post are…
Formulating Strategies and Concepts (l)
Analyzing (Il)
Applying Technical Expertise (Il)
Learning and Researching (Il)
Planning and Organizing (Il)
View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.
2 TA Drivers (GS2), Lomé, TOGO
Contract
This is a G-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-2 contracts.
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, love
In Togo, UNICEF is investing in the creation of a nation worthy of children, girls and boys guided by the standards and principles embodied in the Convention on the Rights of the Child signed by Togo on August 1, 1990.
UNICEF Lome Office is committed to promoting and defending the Rights of Children and helping them realize their potential and change the country’s vision with children.
The driver is part of Operations component of Togo country Office. He/she will drive office vehicles and facilitate efficient and effective transportation service to staff office in-town errands and field programme movements.
How can you make a difference?
Under the supervision of the Administrative Officer, the driver provides reliable and safe driving services, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities****:
- Drives office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents, supplies and other items
- Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates airport formalities as required.
- Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs
- Ensures that the vehicle is kept clean
- Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc
- Ensures that the radio room is informed of all movements outside the town limits and remains in contact within town when away from the office
- Performs any other required duties.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Completion of the secondary education, along with a valid driver’s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
- A minimum of two years of work experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required.
- Experience working in an international organization, embassy or UN system, is an asset.
- Knowledge and skills in minor vehicle repair are an asset.
- Proficiency in French is required. Fluency in any of the local languages of the duty station
- Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with visitors.
- High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The functional competencies required for this post are…
- Analyzing (1)
- Learning and Researching (1)
- Planning and Organizing (1)
- Following Instructions and Procedures (1)
View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.
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Finance Assistant GS-4, Fixed Term, Lome, Togo
Contract
This is a G-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 4 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-4 contracts.
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, love
In Togo, UNICEF is investing in the creation of a nation worthy of children, girls and boys guided by the standards and principles embodied in the Convention on the Rights of the Child signed by Togo on August 1, 1990.
The Lome Office is committed to promoting and defending the Rights of Children and helping them realize their potential and change the country’s vision with children.
The position Finance Assistant is part of Operations component of the country programme and contributes to the achievement of key results for children.
The incumbent provides a variety of technical tasks in finance functions, ensuring accurate and timely delivery, in compliance with UNICEF financial rules and regulations, whilst demonstrating the capacity to research, adapt and evaluate irregular cases, and to recommend improvements to process delivery and design.
How can you make a difference?
Under the supervision of the Finance Officer, the selected candidate will undertake the following key assignments:
- Assistance in preparation of periodic accounting records by recording receipts and disbursements (ledgers, cash books, vouchers, etc);
- Compilation and verification of budgets and accounting data by researching files, calculating costs, and estimating anticipated expenditures from available information sources;
- Maintaining contact with local banks for verifying account status, obtaining approval for cheque clearance, verifying currency exchange rates and similar direct transactions;
- When authorized, making disbursements from petty cash funds, maintaining records of these disbursement and balance accounts as required;
- Providing assistance to newly arriving or departing staff members with opening or closing bank account, exchanging currency and other financial matters.
- Performing other duties as required.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Completion of secondary education preferably supplemented by a first degree in the field of accounting/finance.
- Four (4) years general clerical experience in accounting and/or finance.
- Fluency in French is required. Knowledge of English and another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The functional competencies required for this post are…
Analyzing (1)
Learning & researching (1)
Planning & organizing (1)
Following instructions and procedures (1)
View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
