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For every child, the right to a Future

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy, and 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.

Job organizational context

The Health Officer (Knowledge Management) works in the UNICEF China Country Office within the Health and Nutrition section of the country office and reports to the Chief, Health and Nutrition, for supervision.

Purpose of the job

The Health Officer (Knowledge Management) provides professional technical assistance to enhance UNICEF China’s knowledge generation, documentation, use of evidence, and dissemination on Health and Nutrition programmes. The Officer works across teams to improve evidence-informed programming and policy engagement. He/She also contributes to quality assurance, capacity building, and strategic partnerships in knowledge management, including the use of technology for systemic storage and sharing of knowledge and data products. The Health Officer (Knowledge Management) will play a key role in the conclusion and documentation of Health and Nutrition programmes, focusing on establishing and managing an archive of relevant knowledge products to augment programme efficiency. The Health Officer (Knowledge Management) will have an important role in routine and donor reporting and will be responsible for drafting the best practices in areas of Health and Nutrition for further advocacy and use inside China, including for institutionalization of programs and in handovers. Under the supervision of the section Chief, the Officer will have an important role in liaising with other colleagues in Health and Nutrition and with other sections, in particular the Public Partnerships Section (PPS), and coming up with proposals & best practices in relevant areas for use in south-south collaborations.

Key function, accountabilities, and related duties/tasks

The Health Officer (KM) will play a vital role in supporting the strategic transition and documentation of best practices for the Health and Nutrition components of UNICEF China’s country programmes through:

1. Effective management of knowledge products and activities generated by the Health and Nutrition section

2. Support research, evidence, and quality assurance of Health and Nutrition documents

3. Effective planning and reporting of Health and Nutrition programmes to various audiences

4. Explore and maintain knowledge partnerships and advocacy for Health and Nutrition

Impact of Results

The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Health Officer (KM) will enable the Health and Nutrition Section to have a focused knowledge management strategy and action plan, which addresses knowledge generation, dissemination, and use by UNICEF and by external audiences, for better performance and achieving results for children across the country. The Officer will contribute to the development of lessons learned, good practices, and innovative approaches to support the achievement of results for children, and dissemination via multiple channels, to inform programme improvements at the CO level. 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.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Download File JGP_Programme Officer (KM) Level 1_115003.doc

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Public Health, Communications, Social Science, knowledge management, public policy, data analysis and any other related fields is required.
Work Experience: At least 1 years of relevant work experience in health or nutrition program/project monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge management is required.
Skills: Proven experience in Project Monitoring, Evaluation Management, digital knowledge platforms, donor reporting, research consortia.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Chinese is required.

Desirables:

Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
Relevant experience in knowledge management, social development analysis, and programming in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

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
(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people

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UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments are conditional on the selected candidates’ willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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Health Officer (Knowledge Management), NO-1, Fixed Term Position, Beijing, China, #00115003 (until 31 December 2027)