Reports Specialist, P3, Temporary Appointment (TA 364 days), #127647, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh #569506 (For non – Bangladeshi Nationals only)

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, an advocate.

How can you make a difference?

Under guidance of the Emergency Manager, Cox’s Bazar, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the development (writing/editing) and quality assurance of donor submissions (including concept notes, proposals, updates and reports) for Rohingya response. The incumbent will also be responsible for monitoring the schedule of reports, ensuring timely and quality submission as well as for coordination of funding proposals. More specifically, the incumbent will support the Emergency Coordination Unit, through direct collaboration with Programme sections and Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (PMR) unit, in systematic monitoring and reporting for results. The Reports Specialist will be responsible for monitoring the schedule of reports and proposals, ensuring timely and quality submission. The Reports Specialist will also contribute to the overall office management of external relations and partnerships.

Major duties and responsibilities:

1. Donor engagement and relationship management

2. Donor submissions and effective contract management

3. Resource mobilization information and knowledge management systems

4. Communications

5. Capacity building

For detailed job responsibilities, please see the attached TOR:  ToR- Reports Specialist TA P3 CXB.pdf

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

– An advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Social Science, Public Relations, Communications, Business Communication, International Affairs or any other related field.

*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

– A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience within the above field.

– Demonstrated experience in reporting and/or writing/editing, preferably related to resource mobilization or donor reporting.

– Demonstrated experience in coordination and strong writing skills.

– Demonstrated experience working with major bilateral and multilateral donors, such as the European Union, World Bank, KfW, FCDO, USAID, etc.

– Proficient in use of MS Word, Publisher, Excel and other related software packages.

– Exposure to emergency programming preferred.

– Fluency in written and verbal English is required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

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

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. [the 8^th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for supervisory role]

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. 

Remarks:

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UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. 

Internal candidates may be given preference over external candidates. The term “Internal” refers to all staff members with fixed term, continuing or permanent appointments.

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

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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.

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