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Adolescent Development Specialist

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Libya is inviting applications from suitably qualified applicants for the post of Adolescent Development (ADAP) Specialist, NOC, Temporary Appointment, #1241461, Tripoli, Libya.

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Temporary Appointment

DURATION:  364days

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 fulfil 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, CARE!

PURPOSE OF THE POST:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Education, ADAP Specialist will be responsible to finalize an internal operational plan, based on the youth strategy, initiate actions, develop external links with Government and national youth organizations and support the UNICEF country office in programmatic and cross-cutting youth interventions and actions. In addition, the ADAP Specialist will support the Education and ADAP programme to implement, monitor and report on two key youth programmes currently in progress.  The Specialist liaises with the ADAP advisor in the regional office, as well as the Youth Advisory Group (once set up).  This post is aimed at furthering the ADAP youth strategy to achieve UNICEF Libya’s CPD goals.

MAJOR TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement and monitor current ADAP interventions and activities, according to the Education and ADAP work plan in close collaboration with staff at the national and field levels.

• Build partnerships with Government agencies, national partners, and stakeholders to support Libya’s youth agenda
• Liaise with other UN agencies to provide a coordinated response to support the Government of Libya in youth actions
• Monitor and report on youth activities in a timely manner
• Oversee donor-funded youth interventions in programmes within the education and ADAP portfolio
• Ensure timely and quality submission of quarterly, interim, and final donor reports.
• Conduct other related activities as per the evolving situation and request of the supervisor.

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have:

Education and Experience:

• A master’s degree from a recognized university in one of the following fields is required: Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or another field relevant to the functions of the post.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in planning, development, and implementation of an Education and/or ADAP-related programme.
• A university degree in Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or another field relevant to the functions of the post with seven years of professional work experience is acceptable in lieu of a master’s degree.
• Background in working with young people as well as experience in coordination mechanisms and platforms within the Education including ADAP sector is required.  Additionally, experience in report writing is required. Teaching experience is considered as an added advantage.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values

Competencies required for this post are…

Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)

• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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 offers reasonable accommodation for personnel 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 a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment 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.

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.

Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF.

Please note that UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.