Purpose of the Position
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, accountable for knowledge management, programme, planning, design, implementation and administration of the programme commitment of a small - medium size country office with a broad range of components, in accordance with Country Programme Document and Country Programme Management Plan, HACT Assurance Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities.
Key End-Results Expected
- Ensure that area/country programmes are strengthened by effective knowledge management through data, collection and analysis, complete and accurate reporting.
- Contribute to the preparation of the Situation Analysis and Country Programme Document. Identify critical programme intervention point/measures and prepare programme work plans/recommendations/reports.
- Assist in establishing the programme work plan and monitor progress for compliance. Help to manage allocation and disbursement of programme funds, ensuring that funds are properly utilized.
- Undertake field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation to improve programme performance, as per the HACT assurance plan. Carry out a rigorous and transparent approach to evaluation exercises.
- Ensure that the rights based and results based programming approach is fully incorporated into all phases of programme and projects processes.
- Provide government authorities with technical support and guidance to plan and organize training programmes for the purpose of institutional capacities building and programme sustainability.
- Conduct policy analysis from a children’s and women’s rights perspective and advocacy at the national, community and family levels for establishing and elevating UNICEF’s credibility in national and international policy debates.
- Develop and maintain effective partnership and collaboration with internal and external counterparts for advocacy, technical cooperation, programme development/management/coordination, information sharing and networking.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
- Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines, with specialized training in conflict resolution.
- Five years of relevant professional work experience. International and Developing country work experience (for IP) National or field work experience (for NO, GS).
- Experience in emergency context.
- Fluency in French and in English.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
- Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
- Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
- Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
- Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
- Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
- Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.
- Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.
- Contributes and tries out innovative approaches and insights.
Remarks
The New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI) is an entry point for dynamic professionals interested in an international career with UNICEF. Aside from the qualifications indicated in the job description for this post, all NETI programme applicants must also meet the following minimum requirements:
- Completion of an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) at the time of application;
- Proficiency in English and another official language of the United Nations;
- Readiness to be assigned to any UNICEF office worldwide, including hardship duty stations;
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience for functions at the P-2 level, and at least 5 years of relevant work experience for functions at the P-3 level. Relevant experience should include work in developing countries and in multicultural environments.
All applicants will be required to complete a technical test questionnaire at the time of application. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and will therefore advance to the next stage of the competitive selection process, which involves various additional assessments including a language proficiency test.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. UNICEF is committed to providing an inclusive working environment that offers all staff, including those with disabilities, full and equal access to employment opportunities.
HOW TO APPLY:
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