Project Manager, Civil Society, P-4

 

Office of Civil Society Partnerships, New York Headquarters (TFT)

Summary: The Civil Society Partnerships Section (CSP) within UNICEF’s Programme Division supports the organization’ s work with Civil Society. CSP is supporting the EC-funded project ‘Comprehensive Toolkit to address Child Rights in Development Cooperation, ‘ which is led by the Gender and Rights Unit and involves the development of child rights toolkits on key issues, such as legislation, participation, emergencies, budgeting. CSP is responsible for the Civil Society component of the project. Under the general guidance and direction of the Chief, Civil Society Partnerships, the candidate will provide technical and policy support and guidance in the development of the Civil Society component of the project, including developing a toolkit and comprehensive learning package.
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/ employ) quoting “VN-08-Civil Society Partnership VA” to: shanmer@unicef. org.

Applications should be received by 19 September 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration and who are available for immediate placement will be contacted. The successful candidate will be offered a temporary contract for a period of one year.