🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) – 3 Positions
UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) International Consultancy - Human Resources for Health Roadmap
2.) Human Resources Manager
3.) Consultant - Climate Resilient Policy Review
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) International Consultancy - Human Resources for Health Roadmap
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, health
Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here
How can you make a difference?
The purpose of this consultancy is to assist the Ministry of Health (MOH) in enhancing and updating Sierra Leone’s Human Resources for Health (HRH) profile, as well as improving the collection and use of HRH data for planning and management. This will also provide critical insights for the development of a new HRH Strategic Plan. The specific objectives are:
- Conduct an assessment to update Sierra Leone’s National HRH profile, including volunteer health workers in facilities, and produce advocacy materials for use by MOH and UNICEF.
- Coordinate the development of HRH roadmap including the plan for gradual absorption and regulation of volunteer Health Workers (UHWs) into existing pin coded formal Health workforce.
- Evaluate the existing Human Resources for Health Information System (HR HIS), identify key challenges, and offer recommendations, including the potential for digitalization and interoperability with other systems such as DHIS 2.
- Deliver comprehensive technical assistance for the digitalization of HR HIS and ensure proper alignment with Directorate of Policy Planning and Information (DPPI), other key directorates, and partners.
- Provide guidance and direct support to health sector leaders and partners on capacity-building initiatives related to using HRH data for planning and management.
Management, Organization and Timeframe:
The following deliverables, at the least, would be expected to be approved and provided to the UNICEF team in consultation with the MoH:
- HRH assessment report
- National HRH profile
- At least three targeted advocacy briefs and materials based on needs expressed by MoH and UNICEF.
- HRH Strategic Plan Roadmap, including the plan for gradually integrating and regulating volunteer health workers (UHWs) into the formal, pin-coded health workforce.
- HRHIS evaluation report
- Meeting notes and reports, to be circulated among key stakeholders.
- Monthly activity reports.
- Technical support reports
- Summary reports of technical assistance, short training and coaching for capacity building
This is an individual consultancy for a 11.5-month assignment. The Consultant will be stationed in Freetown MOH / HRH directorate with an estimated 85 days of in-country travel.
The Consultant will work under the direct supervision of the of the Health Specialist (Health Systems Strengthening) at UNICEF Sierra Leone office and in close collaboration with the Director of HRH, MoH and other relevant directors in MoH.
Consultants are be expected to provide their own work tools including laptop and other communication tools required.
Mode of Submission of Applications
Candidates are required to submit a technical proposal and a financial proposal. The financial proposal should quote a lump-sum inclusive of fees, travel costs and communication costs and financial proposals may be negotiated.
You are strongly encouraged to access the full terms of reference here: 
VA TOR - Human Resources for Health Consultant.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- A minimum of master’s degree in economics, policy, health sciences, public health, or related subjects.
- Experience in HRHIS
- Experience designing, supporting, and managing large-scale HRH studies, strategies, and road map.
- Experience providing practical training, coaching, and mentoring in leadership development, with a focus on HRH planning and management.
- Experience in high-level and technical partner coordination, management and alignment.
- Ability to work in a team and in a diverse work environment.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Technical skills requirements
- Data analysis
- Strengthening electronic Health Information system preferably in HRHIS
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).
To view our competency framework, please visit 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.
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.
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:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.
2.) Human Resources Manager
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
For every child, commitment
Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here
How can you make a difference?
The HR Manager, within their area of responsibility, is accountable for implementing HR services that enhance the capacity of their clients to deliver on their business goals and objectives. In doing so, the incumbent demonstrates the ability to anticipate HR-related needs and develop subsequent plans and solutions that align HR management with business objectives.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
- Management of Unit
- Technical HR Leadership
- Business Partnering
- Strategic Human Resources
- Implementation of assigned Human Resources Services
- Learning and Capacity Development
- HR Data Analytics
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: VA TOR - Human Resources Manager.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education: An Advanced University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required.
Work Experience: At least eight years of professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
Other Skills
Managerial
- The ability to allocate appropriate time and resources for successful achievement of goals and foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning.
- Ability to implement clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies, identify priority activities and assignments, adjust priorities as required.
Strategic
- Experience and ability to help design and implement targeted and innovative human resources strategies to address clients’ people-related needs.
- Ability to help design and implement innovative HR programs within a fast paced, evolving, and wide organizational setting.
Technical
- Authoritative technical knowledge of the principles and concepts of human resources management.
- Capacity to adapt policies, approaches and models to meet emerging needs.
- Ability to identify and analyze systemic issues, formulate opinions and make conclusions and recommendations to resolve same.
- Excellent knowledge of organizational and HR information technology systems and tools.
Interpersonal and Communication
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a diverse organization tailoring language, tone, style and format to match audience.
- Ability to empathize with client managers, supervisors and staff while advocating for consistent and equitable applications of promulgated HR regulations and rules.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Desirable: Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
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 measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable women are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.
3.) Consultant - Climate Resilient Policy Review
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, access
Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here
How can you make a difference?
Extending access to sustainable WASH services is in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs. The Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation (MWRS), Ministry of Health (MoH) Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MoLGRD) have the responsibility to ensure sound policies and strategies are in place and are being applied effectively. Key tasks of this consultancy include:
- Preliminary desk review and planning with key sector players to identify existing strategies and policies in the country.
- Extensive consultations with key sector players in government, civil society and in the private sector.
- Develop a draft and share proposed changes and recommendation for the new Climate Resilient WASH policy.
- Organise National workshop of key players to present the draft WASH policy for validation.
- Document feedback and review the validated WASH policy.
Management, Organization and Timeframe:
Chief of WASH and Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation provides overall guidance and support to the Consultant to deliver the results mentioned above. The Consultant will prepare and present weekly progress updates (one-pager every Friday) and monthly progress reports against agreed targets at the end of each month and the final report at the end of the contract to the Supervisor.
Consultants are be expected to provide their own work tools including laptop and other communication tools required.
Mode of Submission
Candidates are required to submit a technical proposal and a financial proposal. The financial proposal should quote a lump-sum inclusive of fees, travel costs and communication costs and financial proposals may be negotiated.
You are strongly encouraged to access the full terms of reference here: VA TOR - Climate Resilient Policy Review Consultant.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Civil Engineering, Sanitation Engineering, Water Resources Management, Environmental Science, Economics, Public Health, Social Science or a field relevant to international WASH development work.
- A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization, national government or the private sector at a senior level working in the areas of programme management, strategic planning and strategy, strategy development and research.
- Familiarity with the West African context, developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is an asset.
- Familiar with the current developments, research, and best practices and global in development of WASH Policy
- Strong communication skills and flexibility working with various government stakeholders.
- Previous work experience with UNICEF or other international organizations working in the WASH Sector in developing countries is an asset.
- Good knowledge and skills especially use of Microsoft office, data management programmes, designing tools and programmes.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Technical skills requirements
- In-depth knowledge of national government policies, plans, and strategies; analysis of national budgets and expenditure and related advocacy; international climate cooperation framework.
- Expert knowledge of climate resilient programme; climate financing; programme/project management.
- Basic knowledge of humanitarian preparedness; humanitarian response and recovery; humanitarian coordination of response; programme/project management; capacity development; knowledge management; monitoring and evaluation; human rights and climate change; gender equality and climate change.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).
To view our competency framework, please visit 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.
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.
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:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.
