Adolescent Development Specialist at the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Job Title: Adolescent Development Specialist, NO-3

Location: Abuja
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Categories: Adolescent Development

 About United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF):

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (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.

 Qualification for the Vacancy:

• An Advanced University Degree in one of the following fields is required: Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Education or another relevant technical field.
• A Bachelor’s Degree with an additional two years of relevant work experience may be accepted.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in social development planning and management in adolescent development-related areas is required.
• Experience engaging adolescents and young people through various platforms (formal/non-formal spaces, digital/non-digital platforms, etc.).
• Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with adolescent and youth-led/focused networks and organisations.
• Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

 How to Apply for the Vacancy:

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Application Deadline:

23rd November, 2023.