General
Description of assignment title
Climate Change, Sustainability & WASH Specialist
Assignment country
Madagascar
Duty stations
Antananarivo
Expected start date
01/02/2026
Number of Assignments
1
Host entity
UNICEF Madagascar
Modality
Onsite
Volunteer category
Specialist
Duration
11 months
(with possibility of extension)
Sustainable Development Goal
13. Climate action
Details
Mission and objectives
La mission fondamentale de l’UNICEF est de promouvoir les droits de chaque enfant, partout, dans tout ce que l’Organisation fait – à travers les programmes, les plaidoyers et les opérations. La stratégie d’équité, soulignant les enfants et familles les plus défavorisés et exclus, traduit cet engagement en faveur des droits des enfants en action. Pour l’UNICEF, l’équité signifie que tous les enfants ont l’opportunité de survivre, de se développer et d’atteindre leurs pleins potentiels, sans discrimination, préjugé ou favoritisme. Dans la mesure où tout enfant a une chance inégale dans la vie – dans une dimension sociale, politique, économique et civique – ses droits sont enfreints. Il y a de plus en plus d’évidences pour la santé, l’éducation et la protection des citoyens les plus défavorisés d’une société – luttant contre les inégalités – non seulement vont donner l’opportunité de réaliser leur potentiel à plus d’enfants, mais aussi vont conduire à une croissance soutenue et à la stabilité des pays. C’est pourquoi la concentration sur l’équité est si vital. Ceci accélère le progrès vers la réalisation des droits humains de tous les enfants, qui est le mandat universel de l’UNICEF, comme décrit dans la Convention relative aux droits des enfants, tout en soutenant le développement équitable des nations.
Context
In addition to duty station-specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations, or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts. UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of WASH Specialist Climate the United Nations Volunteer will: – Knowledge Management and Exchange: Strengthen programs through data analysis and accurate reporting on climate change and sustainability; – Program Development and Management: Contribute to program development and monitoring; Support work plans and recommend new approaches on climate change and sustainability Effective; – Resource Utilization: Assist in fund reporting and monitoring on climate change and sustainability cross-cutting funding; – Monitoring and Evaluation: Conduct field visits and evaluations for program assessment. Prepare status reports and participate in sector reviews on climate change and sustainability; – Rights-Based Approach: Ensure quality and coherence in rights-based programs on climate change and sustainability; – Capacity Building and Sustainability: Support capacity building for UNICEF staff, government and local partners on climate change and sustainability ; – Advocacy and Policy Dialogue: Advocate for children’s and women’s rights perspectives in the context of climate change and sustainability. Engage in policy dialogue at national and community levels; – Partnership and Collaboration: Develop partnerships for data exchange and program implementation on climate change and sustainability. Coordinate with internal and external counterparts for effective collaboration. Maintain linkage to regional networks and collaborate with HQ for overall coordination.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 80
Required experience
3 years
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
3 years
Languages
French, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Natural Sciences, Anthropology or another relevant technical field.
Competencies and values
Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in the field of specialization and ability to formulate sound judgment; very high level of autonomy, sense of personal initiative and ability to take responsibility; willingness to accept responsibility and ability to work independently according to established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising good judgment, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information in an objective, accurate and confidential manner; responsiveness and sense of service ; Responsibility: maturity and sense of responsibility; ability to operate in accordance with the rules and regulations of the organization ; Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and keep abreast of new developments in one’s field of expertise; Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment ; Planning and organization: organizational effectiveness and ability to solve proven problems, ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to set priorities and plan, coordinate and track (own) work; Ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines, and to manage multiple projects/activities in parallel ; Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to work effectively with other sectors/units within the organization; Proven ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relationships in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and equality ; Communication: Demonstrated interpersonal skills; Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise reports; ability to make presentations, formulate different options clearly and precisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; Ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors from a wide range of backgrounds; ability to keep your cool and be helpful with staff, while being objective, without showing personal interest; ability to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of target groups; Flexibility, adaptability, ability and willingness to work in difficult, remote and potentially hazardous environments for long periods of time, involving difficult living conditions and little comfort, including frequent travel within the area of operations; readiness to be deployed/transferred to other duty stations in the area of operations, if required; Demonstrated adherence to the principles of voluntary commitment, including solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and autonomy; as well as the fundamental values of the United Nations.
Skills and experience
3 years of experience in climate change, environment, wash or sustainability related work linked to social and economic dimensions ; Advanced knowledge of Microsoft software (Word-Excel-Teams-Planner-PPT).
Area(s) of expertise
Community development, Natural and life sciences, Social work
Driving license
–
Other information
Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.
Living conditions and remarks
The incumbent will be based in Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar, which is located at nearly 1,300 metres above sea level with a pleasant climate, moderately humid, and with temperatures that range between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius. It is a family duty station that presents relatively good living conditions, and with most of the economic and social amenities also available at a very affordable cost. Most commodities are available in a range of big supermarkets and a wide variety of local markets that offer plenty of available fresh foodstuffs of all kinds, and there are many restaurants for every taste and pocket in Antananarivo. There are different telecommunication systems (mobile telephone networks), easy access to the internet, and modern banking facilities. However, as a developing country, Madagascar has developing infrastructure with common challenges like power cuts and water rationing. The UNICEF Office is located within the UN compound, which is shared with the Resident Coordinator Office, UNDP, UNFPA, WHO, ILO, UNOP, IOM, UN Clinic, and UNDSS. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Reasonable accommodation
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
In addition to duty station-specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.
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