Health Specialist, NO-3

UNICEF has announced a full time opening for the role of Health Specialist, NO-3 in Mogadishu. This Health/wash sector position calls for a professional with 5 - 6 years of demonstrated expertise. Submit your application by Apr, 30 to be considered for this role. Health Specialist, NO-3, Temporary Position, 364 days, Mogadiscio, Somalia Contract type: Temporary AppointmentDuty Station: MogadishuLocation: SomaliaCategories: Health 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 for as long as we are needed. 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 professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to a Champion UNICEF Somalia is the Principal Recipient of the Global Fund for HIV, Malaria and RSSH (Resilient Sustainable Systems for Health). The GFSC (Global Fund Steering Committee) has an oversight role. In fulfilment of UNICEF’s roles as the Principal Recipient as well as the goals and objectives of the Health programme, the incumbent will work in close coordination with the Global Fund Steering Committee, International Organisations, health authorities, NGOs and other relevant health programmes. Purpose of the job The Health Specialist reports to the HSS Manager, Malaria, and supports the development and implementation of the GFATM health grant. The role manages implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of Global Fund grants—particularly malaria and health systems strengthening—providing technical guidance and management support to deliver results aligned with work plans, budgets, RBM approaches, and UNICEF standards, including coordination with partners and relevant health author === Skills & Qualifications === Minimum requirements: Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Public Health, Epidemiology, pediatric health, family health, health research, global health, international health, health policy, health management, biostatistics, sociomedical sciences and any other related fields. Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in in one or more of the following areas is required: health project planning and management, malaria, child health, or health systems strengthening. Skills: Programme Management, Monitoring, Reporting, Partnership Building, Innovation, knowledge management. 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 Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fra --- About Mogadishu --- Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Caafimaad & Nadaafadda • Shaqo Cusub • Caafimaad • Biyaha & Nadaafadda • Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Muqdisho

Minimum requirements: Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Public Health, Epidemiology, pediatric health, family health, health research, global health, international health, health policy, health management, biostatistics, sociomedical sciences and any other related fields. Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in in one or more of the following areas is required: health project planning and management, malaria, child health, or health systems strengthening. Skills: Programme Management, Monitoring, Reporting, Partnership Building, Innovation, knowledge management. 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 Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as 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 Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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 h Apply at: https://www.unicef.org/accessibility#contact