Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date:
04 Jan 2017If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations, governments and multilateral partners.
Purpose for the job:
Reporting to the Director of PPD, the Director of the Brussels Office is responsible for representation, resource development, advocacy, programme co-operation, and partnership building with the European Union.
Represent UNICEF with EU Institutions particularly, the EU Council, EU Commission and European Parliament to advocate for children's issues on the basis of the CRC, as well as for UNICEF policies, programmes and initiatives;Strategic engagement and policy dialogue on Framework Agreements covering development and humanitarian portfolios;Advise and provide technical support to Regional and Country Offices on strategic positioning, relationship management, and development of cooperation proposals with EU Delegations;Lead a strong and output driven team to raise UNICEF's profile in the European Parliament and with EU partners;Maintain effective relations with Member States in Brussels including with France, Belgium and Luxembourg, which the Brussels Office helps to backstop from colleagues in PPD NY.Minimum Requirements:
Advanced university degree preferably relating to international development co-operation.Thirteen years of external relations experience in a senior managerial capacity at an international level, diplomacy, negotiations, and international relations. Working experience in UNICEF or within the UN system is a considerable advantage. Working experience in developing countries essential.Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of other European languages an asset.Strong representational skills with an ability for public speaking is essential.Ability to orchestrate global interactions with a diversity of partners within the EU and UNICEF offices at political and policy levels in positioning UNICEF as a partner of choice for the EU institutions.Solid knowledge of UNICEF priorities and policies along with related implementing programmes in a variety of regions and countries.Person Profile:
High level of leadership, analytical and negotiation skills.Ability to articulate and conceptualize ideas and influence policies, strategies and priorities.Strong problem solving capacity.Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships within the office as well as with both internal and external partners.Knowledge of current trends and practices in a specialized field of UNICEF work.Competencies of Successful Candidate:
Core Values
CommitmentDiversity and inclusionIntegritySSR competencies
Delivering resultsManaging complexity and changeImpact and partnershipInnovation and risk takingLeading, engaging and nurturingSelf-awarenessApplications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated Cover Letter and CV, as well as the two most recent PERs (for internals) / Evaluations (for externals). Regret letters will only be sent to shortlisted candidates.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.
How to apply:UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=501998