Global Lead – Adolescent Development and Participation (P-5), PG Education/ADAP, New York HQ
Job no: 578487
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: New York
Level: P-5
Location: United States
Categories: Adolescent Development
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.
Purpose of the post:
Under the supervision of the Director of Education and Adolescent Development this function leads UNICEF’s efforts to achieve sustainable and scalable results in the adolescent and young people agenda. This is a role that is focused on both management, policy and programme guidance, as well as programme implementation.
In addition, the incumbent will lead the achievement of sustainable and scalable results with, and for, adolescents and young people across all thematic areas and teams. The Global Lead provides strategic direction on meaningful participation, civic engagement of adolescents and young people. They will provide thought leadership and technical assistance for the scaling up of impactful programmes in alignment with UNICEF’s Strategic Plan and SDG targets.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: An advanced university degree in social and developmental sciences (such as child development, anthropology, sociology, or development studies) or a related field is required.
Work Experience: A minimum of 10 years of professional experience at the national and international levels in formulating, designing, and managing policies and programs focused on adolescents and young people is required.
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.
