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Programme Specialist (Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS), Temporary Appointment (364 days), P-4, Nairobi, Kenya, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO)

Major Duties and Responsibilities
This position will support the Regional Office in 4 main areas of work and will be expected to complete the following tasks:
Cross-sectoral MHPSS strategy development and implementation
• Acting as the strategic lead for MHPSS and Regional Office MHPSS Working Group, coordinate MHPSS strategic and programmatic priorities across sectors and areas of work at regional level including the development of annual and multi-year workplans.
• Through the regional working group and with programme focal points, develop and implement the regional MHPSS strategy and related workplans in alignment with the Global MHPSS Multi-sectoral Operational Framework.
• Identify strategic technical partnerships within the region and nurture the existing ones.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of a regional Resource Mobilization Strategy for UNICEF Activities.

Coordination and Partnerships
• Coordinate implementation and reporting on 7% set aside funding for MHPSS.
• Facilitate and coordinate multi-sector regional working groups.
• In cooperation with the programmes MHPSS focal persons, support policy level dialogue, field level coordination and advocacy for MHPSS.
• In close liaison with WCARO and WHO Africa, coordinate ESARO contribution and implementation of the 10-year Joint Programme on MHPSS in ESAR including resource mobilisation.

Technical Support, capacity strengthening and representation
• Provide technical support to programme focal points to strengthen the government led MHPSS multi-sectoral coordination structures.
• Facilitate the dissemination of the latest evidence and guidance on the prevention and response of MHPSS for UNICEF staff and partners in the region.
• Set up training and capacity building activities through regular webinars and trainings.
• Provide inputs to any new project design and/or proposal to ensure more systematic integration of MHPSS and for capacity building, as needs be.
• In collaboration with the Regional Office MHPSS focal persons, provide technical support to countries towards development, implementation, and evaluation of multi-sectoral country-level workplans in line with the Global MHPSS Multi-sectoral Operational Framework.
• Provide technical oversight on region Mental Health Global Advocacy Priority (GAP).
• Support the Regional Office management for the development and review of MHPSS outreach material and act as the MHPSS Administrative Agent, as relevant.
• Maintain the list of MHPSS focal persons and national coordination structures; as well as the MHPSS capacity needs assessment for UNICEF staff in the region if needs be.

Knowledge management
• Strengthen the UNICEF MHPSS regional community of practice (support learning exchanges between countries, identify, help document and share good practices, keep the regional SharePoint of MHPSS materials updated with tools and resources, etc.).
• Advise programmes and countries in appropriate data collection and analysis to support evidence generation and sharing for improved programming.
• Maintain communications on MHPSS developments regionally and globally with programmes and Country Offices.
• Develop or provide inputs to case studies, evaluation and research related to MHPSS.
• Highlight needs and solutions related to MHPSS in UNICEF communication products and on relevant regional SitReps or human-interest stories.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in one of the following fields: in social sciences; psychology; international development; public health or similar relevant discipline
• A minimum of eight of relevant professional experience in MHPSS programming, including in humanitarian contexts.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of health and social work systems, humanitarian principles, child safeguarding measures and established international standards on mental health and psychosocial support for children and adolescents.
• Strong coordination, organizational and facilitation skills whether face to face or remotely with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with multi-sectoral programme design and knowledge management, preferably including remote coordination.
• Comfortable to work independently while coordinating closely with different teams.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another French or Portuguese is an asset

National Individual Consultancy - Graphic Design, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office job at UNICEF


Scope of Work
The Consultant will be supervised by the Regional Chief of Communication, however s/he will have interaction with technical focal points within ESARO. The Consultant’s main tasks will be to:
• Conceive, design and produce visual communication materials, including briefs and short reports, that illustrate and enhance communication around UNICEF’s work and issues affecting children;
• Develop infographics for online outlets and donors;
• Provide all materials to UNICEF ESARO on a hard drive and/or uploaded onto public drive; and
• Provide inputs into strategies to disseminate infographics and other visual material on digital and social media.
• The material will be compiled following the UNICEF technical and ethical guidelines. The material will be distributed internally at UNICEF and externally with partners for advocacy purposes, to both traditional and social media outlets.

Payment Schedule
• Payment will be made upon the satisfactory quality deliverables as scheduled and described in the previous section.

Desired Competencies, technical background and experience
• A first-level university degree in a related field
• A minimum of two years’ relevant professional work experience in graphic design: Print, web, graphics for social media, infographics, large-format graphics and various other collateral materials, video a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant computer software, internet navigation and various office applications, specifically interactive digital media including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, with a thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), HTML, and motion graphics/animation
• General ability to draft ideas and concepts, clearly and concisely, in written and oral form
• Proven ability to research, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and familiarity with UNICEF programmes is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.

Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of:
• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability
• Sustainability

Administrative Issues
The consultant will work under the supervision of the Regional Chief of Communication and work closely with the Communication Specialist to make sure that the end product is of good quality in terms of desired layout, artwork concepts and final output.
• The graphic designer will provide initial concepts for approval and incorporate feedback and comments from UNICEF.
• The assignment will be remote based
• Any cost incurred to enable the consultant successfully carry out the assignment, such as computer and design software, will be covered by the consultant
• The final products should be delivered to UNICEF in Indesign and PDF formats - both low and high resolution, and original data file