Purpose of the Position
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You will be accountable for UNICEF’s advocacy with
the government/s and other partners for the enhancement of the survival,
protection, development and participation of children and women in State
development efforts.
You will be accountable for UNICEF’s advocacy with
the government/s and other partners for the enhancement of the survival,
protection, development and participation of children and women in State
development efforts.
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You will represent the CO Representative in all
aspects of UNICEF’s co-operation with State Governments.
You will represent the CO Representative in all
aspects of UNICEF’s co-operation with State Governments.
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You will be responsible for all aspects of office
management of the UNICEF office.
You will be responsible for all aspects of office
management of the UNICEF office.
Key Expected Results
1. Representation and advocacy: On behalf of the
Country Representative, represent UNICEF in the state(s) of assignment,
advocate for policies supportive of UNICEF goals & objectives, building
alliances in government, NGOs and community groups towards the achievement of
these goals. Represent UNICEF in meetings with senior government officials as
well as multi-lateral, bi-lateral agencies, non-governmental organizations and
maintain an effective working relationship with them, advocating for the rights
of children in all fora. Represent UNICEF and ensure increased commitment to UN
Reform in order to accelerate and improve the process in the state(s)of
assignment. Provide overall direction and guidance on reform issues within the
State(s).
Country Representative, represent UNICEF in the state(s) of assignment,
advocate for policies supportive of UNICEF goals & objectives, building
alliances in government, NGOs and community groups towards the achievement of
these goals. Represent UNICEF in meetings with senior government officials as
well as multi-lateral, bi-lateral agencies, non-governmental organizations and
maintain an effective working relationship with them, advocating for the rights
of children in all fora. Represent UNICEF and ensure increased commitment to UN
Reform in order to accelerate and improve the process in the state(s)of
assignment. Provide overall direction and guidance on reform issues within the
State(s).
2. Programme
planning and development: Be aware of development policies of Central and State
Government and the socio-economic scenario of the area; support State
Government to develop Situation Analysis/Human Development report. Support the
State Government/s to develop State Plans of Action for children based on up to
date situation analysis; support the implementation of UNICEF supported
programme using appropriate strategies and interventions relevant to the State
and Country Programme.
planning and development: Be aware of development policies of Central and State
Government and the socio-economic scenario of the area; support State
Government to develop Situation Analysis/Human Development report. Support the
State Government/s to develop State Plans of Action for children based on up to
date situation analysis; support the implementation of UNICEF supported
programme using appropriate strategies and interventions relevant to the State
and Country Programme.
3. Programme implementation: Lead and guide a team
of professional and support staff ensuring effective and appropriate use of all
human and material resources, overseeing implementation of UNICEF supported
programmes, developing annual plans of action, working closely with government
and other partners to ensure smooth and efficient execution of project
activities. Coordinate inter-sectoral programme activities to contribute to the
achievement of programme objectives and relevant MDGs.
of professional and support staff ensuring effective and appropriate use of all
human and material resources, overseeing implementation of UNICEF supported
programmes, developing annual plans of action, working closely with government
and other partners to ensure smooth and efficient execution of project
activities. Coordinate inter-sectoral programme activities to contribute to the
achievement of programme objectives and relevant MDGs.
4. Programme monitoring/evaluation: Coordinate
programme evaluation efforts ensuring timely review and course correction of
current programme strategies. Direct, supervise and coordinate the preparation
of all programme reports required by the Executive Board, country office, and
donors. Develop and make effective use of programme monitoring systems ensuring
that information generated leads to decisions to improve project performance
and feedback to field staff.
programme evaluation efforts ensuring timely review and course correction of
current programme strategies. Direct, supervise and coordinate the preparation
of all programme reports required by the Executive Board, country office, and
donors. Develop and make effective use of programme monitoring systems ensuring
that information generated leads to decisions to improve project performance
and feedback to field staff.
5. Management: Direct, supervise and coordinate the
office workplan in ProMS/VISION, including programme and operations, monitor
progress quarterly to ensure objectives are met. Closely monitor financial
commitments, expenditure and liquidation of programme and admin. funds allotted
to the field office under the integrated budget in accordance with financial
rules and regulation, ensuring accountability for resources allocated to the
office and compliance with all operational systems and procedures. Establish
and monitor relevant internal controls.
office workplan in ProMS/VISION, including programme and operations, monitor
progress quarterly to ensure objectives are met. Closely monitor financial
commitments, expenditure and liquidation of programme and admin. funds allotted
to the field office under the integrated budget in accordance with financial
rules and regulation, ensuring accountability for resources allocated to the
office and compliance with all operational systems and procedures. Establish
and monitor relevant internal controls.
6. Assign tasks to staff in Field Office, monitor
performance, complete the e-PAS process as required; ensure appropriate
professional development and training of staff, identifying and recommending
human resources required for programmes. Implement the MEP under the overall
framework of the Country MEP goals and as relevant to the specific State
setting. Hire appropriate services as required through SSA, TFTAs and
outsourcing, following UNICEF’s rules and regulations. Monitor performance as
needed.
performance, complete the e-PAS process as required; ensure appropriate
professional development and training of staff, identifying and recommending
human resources required for programmes. Implement the MEP under the overall
framework of the Country MEP goals and as relevant to the specific State
setting. Hire appropriate services as required through SSA, TFTAs and
outsourcing, following UNICEF’s rules and regulations. Monitor performance as
needed.
7. Provide
leadership and support to the State Office Team, for optimal management of the
State Office. Ensure the organisation of regular staff and programme meetings
and follow up to decisions and recommendations. Provide input in the Country
Management Team.
leadership and support to the State Office Team, for optimal management of the
State Office. Ensure the organisation of regular staff and programme meetings
and follow up to decisions and recommendations. Provide input in the Country
Management Team.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
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Advanced University degree in social sciences or
equivalent.
Advanced University degree in social sciences or
equivalent.
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Leadership and Management training an asset.
Leadership and Management training an asset.
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Knowledge of UNICEF programming policies and
procedures an advantage.
Knowledge of UNICEF programming policies and
procedures an advantage.
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Eight years of relevant work experience at national
or international level in identification, planning, management, monitoring and
evaluation of social development programmes.
Eight years of relevant work experience at national
or international level in identification, planning, management, monitoring and
evaluation of social development programmes.
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Fluency in English and another UN language.
Fluency in English and another UN language.
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Knowledge of the local working language of the duty
station is an asset.
Knowledge of the local working language of the duty
station is an asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
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Excellent management and interpersonal skills
Excellent management and interpersonal skills
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Ability to advocate and undertake policy dialogue
with senior officials or state government and non-governmental organisations
Ability to advocate and undertake policy dialogue
with senior officials or state government and non-governmental organisations
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Ability to negotiate, influence policy, plan and
implement programmes
Ability to negotiate, influence policy, plan and
implement programmes
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Knowledge and use of standard office automation
applications related to word processing, graphics presentations etc. as well as
Management Information Systems and databases. Knowledge and training on use of
workplanning tools
Knowledge and use of standard office automation
applications related to word processing, graphics presentations etc. as well as
Management Information Systems and databases. Knowledge and training on use of
workplanning tools
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Results Based Management an asset.
Results Based Management an asset.
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Ability to work harmoniously in an international
and multi-cultural environment.
Ability to work harmoniously in an international
and multi-cultural environment.
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Communicates effectively to varied audiences,
including during formal public speaking.
Communicates effectively to varied audiences,
including during formal public speaking.
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Sets high standards for quality of work and
consistently achieves project goals.
Sets high standards for quality of work and
consistently achieves project goals.
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Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural
environment.
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural
environment.
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Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting
numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting
numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
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Demonstrates and shares detailed technical
knowledge and expertise.
Demonstrates and shares detailed technical
knowledge and expertise.
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Ensures that team or department follows relevant
company policies and procedures.
Ensures that team or department follows relevant
company policies and procedures.
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Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy
and develops clear visions of the organization’s future potential.
Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy
and develops clear visions of the organization’s future potential.
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Has good leadership and supervisory skills;
co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
Has good leadership and supervisory skills;
co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
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Sets clearly defined objectives and produces
comprehensive project plans for the organization.
Sets clearly defined objectives and produces
comprehensive project plans for the organization.
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 our organisation.
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 our organisation.
Closing Date: Thursday, 17 January 2013
