Health Specialist, NO-3, FT, #132838, Kabul, Afghanistan - SAR (Afghan Nationals Only)

Role summary How can you make a difference? The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations. The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Health Specialist to programme preparation, planning and implementation facilitates the delivery of concrete and sustainable results that directly impact the improvement of the health of the most marginalized and vulnerable women and children in the country. This in turn contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to continue to provide programme services to protect the rights of children, and to promote greater social equality to enable them to survive, develop and reach their full potential in society. Duties and responsibilities Key functions/accountabilities: Support to programme development and planning Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results Technical and operational support to programme implementation Networking and partnership building Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Job Description Health Specialist (HSS) NO3 Kabul.pdf Job requirements To qualify as a champion for every child you will have… Minimum requirements Education: An advanced university degree (Master`s degree or equivalent) is required in public health, health systems strengthening, health policy, management or any other related fields. Work Experience: A minimum of five years of relevant work experience in health, health systems strengthening, public health planning and management, maternal and neonatal health, or any other related fields is required. Skills: Experience in monitoring, evaluation, planning, management, implementation and reporting is required. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Desirables Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. Experience working with the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, the UN or an international organization is desirable. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts are further assets.