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The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
On 14/15 March 2019, Cyclone Idai made landfall at 19:00 hours on the 14th of March. Wind speeds between 119 and 153 KM/h were measured. Initial reports indicate loss of life, injuries and significant infrastructure damage. At least 21 deaths and more than 70 injuries have been reported in Sofala Province (OCHA, Flash Update No. 2). Reports from the Government of Mozambique’s National Institute of Disaster Management’s (INGC) indicate there has been substantial damage to houses and essential infrastructure, including schools, health facilities, bridges and roads. Electricity has been disrupted in areas that has been hardest hit since the storm made landfall and telephone and internet communications are down. The cyclone brought heavy rains with it that will impact a wider area as rivers will swell and are likely to cause flooding including in Manica and Sofala Provinces, likely increasing the total number of people in need.
In response to the Cyclone IDAI, the HCT approved a PSEA framework and protocol for Mozambique, with an operational PSEA network in Beira which UNICEF is the lead and the Co-chair. Under the technical guidance of the MCO Gender Specialist, The Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Coordinator will support the country office to roll out the HCT PSEA framework and lead the PSEA inter agency coordination efforts in Sofala. The Coordinator will be working closely with the National HCT Coordinator and the National level Co- chairs
The Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Specialist will be based in Beira, Sofala province where the emergency response is coordinated, however the he/she will provide technical support to other provinces where UNICEF programmes are being implemented. The PSEA Specialist will have dual reporting line, he/she will have functional reporting line with the Emergency Coordinator based in Beira and Technical Reporting line with the MCO Gender Specialist Based in Maputo.
Within the context of the emergency response and the HCT PSEA framework, MCO has identified the following significant needs related to robust protection against sexual exploitation and abuse:
To fulfill this commitment, the PSEA Specialist will implement UNICEF Mozambique Office’s Action Plan on PSEA which focuses on enhancing UNICEF and partners’ capacity to prevent and respond to SEA; supporting the country office in managing and coordinating SEA concerns and allegations, supporting partners to implement internal complaints and investigation procedures; support the implementation of community based complaints mechanism (CBCM); representing UNICEF in PSEA coordination forums including the Mozambique PSEA Network; together with C4D, and in liaison with the PSEA network, develop awareness raising materials for UNICEF office and partners:
Co-Chair and lead PSEA Network coordination meetings and events in Beira, as well as working with the PSEA Network in taking forward actions including;
Supporting Provisional teams to institutionalize PSEA efforts within their programmes, monitoring and facilities (e.g. HACT, Supply section, programme component teams, etc.) including support to operationalize reporting mechanisms and on adaptation of tools as needed
The strategic and effective advocacy, planning and formulation of child safeguarding/protection programmes/projects and the achievement of sustainable results, contributes to the achievement of goals and objectives to create a protective environment for children against harm, all forms of violence and ensures their survival, development and well being in society. Achievements in child protection programmes and projects in turn contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country.
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UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The competencies required for this post are….
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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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.