FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT UNICEF KINGSTON
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has been active in Jamaica since 1964 and a country office was opened in 1977.
1. What are the names and functions of staff members of UNICEF Jamaica?
Office of the Representative Mr. Bertrand Bainvel, UNICEF Representative Mrs. Sian Williams - Early Childhood Development for the Caribbean Specialist
Mrs. Monica Dias, Communication Specialist
Mrs. Cheleta Lawrence – Executive Assistant
Programmes
Ms. Nada Marasović – Deputy Representative Mrs. Debbie Richards – Administrative Assistant
Quality Education and Early Childhood Development
Mrs. Lola Ramocan – Quality Education and Early Childhood Development Specialist Mrs. Janet Cupidon-Quallo –Quality Education and Early Childhood Development Officer
Mrs. Ava Ho – Senior Programme Assistant, Quality Education and Early Childhood Development
Children and HIV/AIDS Ms. Novia Condell – Children and HIV/AIDS Specialist
Mrs. Joye Cardoza-Brown – Senior Programme Assistant, Children and HIV/AIDS
Child Protection Ms. Verity Rushton – Child Protection Specialist Mr. David Weir – Senior Programme Assistant,Child Protection
Advocacy, Public Policy and Partnerships Mrs. Monica Dias - Advocacy and Partnerships
Ms. Kerry-Ann Lewis – Monitoring and Evaluation and Public Policy Specialist
Operations
Mrs. Melva Armstrong – Operations Manager
Mrs. Sharon Foster – Finance Assistant
Ms. Sandra Brown – Administrative Assistant
Mr. Christopher Pinnock – Senior IT Assistant
Mr. George Gordon – Driver
Mr. Michael Powell – Driver
Mrs. Sandra Wright - Registry Clerk/Receptionist
2. How does UNICEF provide funding for projects?
Through the Country Programme Plan of Action (2007-2011) UNICEF has agreed with the Government of Jamaica to fund certain projects as per above headings. Collaboration with new NGOs/CSOs is subject to findings of UNICEF's assessment of the capabilities of respective NGO/CSO to manage funds and to implement activities in a timely manner. The mission, mandate and alues of the organization must be compatible with those of UNICEF and should have a clear position on not exposing beneficiaries including children to any form of discriminatin, abuse and exploitation. A standard proposal form must be completed for all projects requesting funding. There are also guidelines accompanying the proposal form which will provide useful information about UNICEF’s funding rules. You may request this and additional information from the UNICEF Programme Administrative Assistant, Mrs Debbie Richards at drichards@unicef.org.
3. What type of activities/projects does UNICEF provide funding for?
UNICEF has four main programme areas in which it supports projects/activities: 1)Quality Education and Early Childhood Development, 2)Children and HIV/AIDS, 3) Advocacy, Public Policy and Partnership and 4) Child Protection.
4. How do I get posters, videos, brochures etc. from UNICEF?
UNICEF produces and sources a number of booklets, posters, brochures, videos, brochures each year. These usually provide information on areas covered by UNICEF programmes such as Early Childhood Development, Child Rights, HIV/AIDS etc. (see “Activities” section). Members of the public can obtain copies, if these are available, by contacting the Communication Officer, Mrs. Monica Dias, at UNICEF mdias@unicef.org
5. Are there internship opportunities available at UNICEF Kingston?
Yes, on a case-by-case basis. You may wish to contact the Operations Manager, Mrs. Melva Armstrong at UNICEF marmstrong@unicef.org
6. What are the requirements for consultancy within UNICEF?
UNICEF hires individuals as short term consultants to accomplish, within a specified period of time, a defined task for which the necessary expertise is not readily available within UNICEF. UNICEF Jamaica utilizes a local database of prospective candidates, with the relevant skills and experience, interested in short-term employment opportunities. The requirements for each consultancy will depend on the task identified.
7. Does UNICEF provide scholarships?
While UNICEF may provide support for the development and organisation of training programmes in specific programme-related areas, the organisation does not provide scholarships to finance the education of individuals.
8. How can I contact the UNICEF Kingston office?
60 Knustford Boulevard, 8th Floor, Kingston 5, Jamaica
Telephone: 926-7584; Fax: 929-8084
Office hours: Mon. to Thurs. 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
