Secretary of the Executive Board, Director of the Office of the Secretary of the Executive Board, D-1, New York

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NewYork, United States United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Full time

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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, dedication

The Secretary of the Executive Board, Director of the Office of the Secretary of the Executive Board will promote a mutually effective relationship between the UNICEF Executive Board and the UNICEF secretariat, and between members and organs of the United Nations system and UNICEF on matters relating to Board policy. The incumbent will ensure that the organization, preparation, management and servicing of Executive Board sessions are efficiently and effectively carried out; and will maintain a consistently high standard in the preparation and production of internal and external UNICEF reports and documentation.

How can you make a difference?

The key functions and accountabilities include:

  • Participates in the formulation of policy recommendations by the Executive Director to the Executive Board.
  • Maintains continuous liaison with Permanent Missions to the United Nations, especially members of the Executive Board; and the members and organs of the United Nations system.
  • Responsible for the overall organization of the work of the Office of the Secretary of the Board.
  • Organizes the business of the Board sessions, and the preparations for and servicing of the sessions.
  • Takes responsibility for reports and other documents submitted to, or resulting from, meetings of the Executive Board, and for other reports on UNICEF in documents of the United Nations system and internal directives; arranges for the processing and distribution of documentation.
  • Consults with officers of the Executive Board and government representatives of members of the Executive Board with respect to the work of UNICEF and relevant documentation to the Executive Board.
  • Undertakes and arranges for the briefing of Board members (delegations, relevant ministries, parliamentarians) on the policies and work of UNICEF and participate in field visits of the Executive Board.
  • Participates in the preparation of statements or provides briefings for UNICEF representatives relating to UNICEF’s work and policies.
  • Provides information on and interpretation of policies established and decisions taken by the Executive Board to: UNICEF staff, government representatives, officials of the United Nations system, etc.
  • Arranges for the maintenance and updating of records of the deliberations and decisions of the Executive Board.
  • Coordinate with other agencies, funds and programmes on matters of mutual interest to the respective governance mechanisms.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

  • An Advanced University Degree in social sciences, sociology, history, international relations and organization, socio-economic development or other related fields is required;
  • A minimum of thirteen (13) years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in the areas of development cooperation;
  • Thorough knowledge of UNICEF and the United Nations System;
  • Extensive experience in the implementation of development programmes;
  • UNICEF field experience is considered an asset;
  • Oral and written proficiency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it.

Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

  • Builds and maintains partnerships (III)
  • Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (III)
  • Drive to achieve results for impact (III)
  • Innovates and embraces change (III)
  • Manages ambiguity and complexity (III)
  • Thinks and acts strategically (III)
  • Works collaboratively with others (III)
  • Nurtures, leads and manages people (III)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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 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.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.


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