If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a MDGi Programme Manager to ensure that the Programme is delivered according to the approved description of action and budget, and that the agreed to activities are implemented on time, within budget and to the required quality.
The MDGi programme manager will lead a team of international and national professionals and, in consultation with Chief, Health & Nutrition, coordinate with the Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Health the smooth the implementation of the MDGi programme. The incumbent will ensure that MDGi programme delivery is achieved as part of UNICEF supported Country Programme in Zambia and, towards sustainability of MDGi activities, ensure activities are aligned with and leverage resources under the national health sector plans
Purpose:
UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a MDGi Programme Manager to ensure that the Programme is delivered according to the approved description of action and budget, and that the agreed to activities are implemented on time, within budget and to the required quality.
The MDGi programme manager will lead a team of international and national professionals and, in consultation with Chief, Health & Nutrition, coordinate with the Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Health the smooth the implementation of the MDGi programme. The incumbent will ensure that MDGi programme delivery is achieved as part of UNICEF supported Country Programme in Zambia and, towards sustainability of MDGi activities, ensure activities are aligned with and leverage resources under the national health sector plans
Purpose:
Please see Terms of Reference
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (minimum Master’s degree level) in one of following areas: Management, Public Health, International Development or related field.
- At least eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in an international organization with proven records of managing large programmes including staff and budgets.
- Prior experience of working in Africa.
- Experience in managing and supervising teams with a mix of skills.
- Experience of managing large and complex budgets.
- General knowledge of health issues, RMNCH and Nutrition, is desirable.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate with programme counterparts from the Government and European Union Delegation.
- Strong communication skills, including writing and public speaking.
- Strong planning, organization and strategic thinking skills.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
Competencies:
- At least eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in an international organization with proven records of managing large programmes including staff and budgets.
- Prior experience of working in Africa.
- Experience in managing and supervising teams with a mix of skills.
- Experience of managing large and complex budgets.
- General knowledge of health issues, RMNCH and Nutrition, is desirable.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate with programme counterparts from the Government and European Union Delegation.
- Strong communication skills, including writing and public speaking.
- Strong planning, organization and strategic thinking skills.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
Competencies:
Communication - Level 3
Working With People - Level 3
Drive for Results - Level 3
Leading and supervising - Level 3
Formulating strategies and concepts - Level 3
Analyzing - Level 3
Persuading and Influence - Level 2
Creating and Innovation - Level 2
Planning and Organizing - Level 3
Relating and Networking - Level 3
How to Apply:
Working With People - Level 3
Drive for Results - Level 3
Leading and supervising - Level 3
Formulating strategies and concepts - Level 3
Analyzing - Level 3
Persuading and Influence - Level 2
Creating and Innovation - Level 2
Planning and Organizing - Level 3
Relating and Networking - Level 3
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their application by 17 June 2015 (a cover letter, CV, and signed P11 Form) with atleast 3 traceable references to Lusaka@unicef.org OR The Human Resources Specialist, UNICEF Lusaka Office, UN House 3rd Floor, Alick Nkhata Road, P.O. Box 33610, Lusaka. Please clearly indicate under subject “International Program Manager, Lusaka, Zambia”.
Please note that acknowledgement of application will be extended only to short-listed candidates.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
Please note that acknowledgement of application will be extended only to short-listed candidates.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
