Background
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child,
everywhere, in everything the
organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. UNICEF works
in partnership with a wide range of implementing partners, both government and
CSO partners, to deliver results for children across the globe. Effective
implementing partnership management is therefore essential for ensuring that
resource
s are utilized as intended and results are being achieved.
Key Expected
Results
1. Support to implementing partnership management
– Provide technical assistance to regional and country offices in the
formalization of partnerships with government, civil society organizations and
other implementing partners in line with relevant policies, procedures and
guidelines including the CSO Procedure and guidance on work plans.
– Provide technical assistance to country offices in the implementation of HACT
in line with the HACT Policy and Procedure and other relevant organizational
policies, procedures and guidelines, including the Finance and Administrative
Policy 5: Cash Disbursements Supplement 3- Cash Transfers (HACT).
– Guide, advise regional and support country offices in HACT processes and the
development of country level assessment and assurance plans.
– Guide, advise and support regional and country offices in the use of UNICEF
tools and systems (i.e. eTools, InSight, VISION) as it relates to implementing
partnership management.
2. Oversight and quality assurance
– Support the development of global policies, procedures and guidance related
to implementing partnership management.
– Provide oversight and ensure quality assurance process are in place on the
implementation of HACT assurance activities and the use of the FACE form at the
global level. This includes the quality of assurance reports and follow-up and
escalation of findings of assurance activities consistent with the HACT
Procedure.
– Provide oversight and ensure global quality assurance processes are in place
on the implementation of the CSO Procedure. This includes ensuring that
partners are selected in accordance with the CSO Procedure, time limits for
operationalizing partnerships are met, especially in humanitarian responses,
results are clearly articulated and SMART and budgets reflect actual
requirements for achieving results.
3. Analysis, monitoring and reporting
– From a global perspective, monitor and report on the status of HACT
implementation at the country and regional level using corporate tools and
systems such as eTools and InSight and identify high risk areas requiring
special support.
– From a global perspective, monitor and report on other implementing
partnership management performance indicators.
– Prepare global reports for senior management as may be required.
– Analyze and monitor cash transfers at global, regional and country level.
Qualifications
Education: An Advanced University Degree in Development studies, International
Development, Programme/Project Management Business Administration, Financial
Management, Economics, Auditing or other relevant field is required.
Experience in lieu of advanced degree will be considered.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years (8 years for P4) of professional experience in
programme/project development and management or finance at the national and
international level some of which with the UN and/or in a developing country is
required.
Experience in assessing internal controls and auditing is an asset. Experience
in reviewing performance for compliance with legal agreements is an asset.
Language Requirements: Oral and written proficiency in in the language used in
the region. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send submit:
1. Detailed and up-to-date P-11 form (which can be downloaded
athttp://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html);
2. CV/resume; and
3. Cover letter explaining what makes you suitable for this position.
Submissions are to be sent to syktsou@unicef.org with subject line
“Implementing Partnership Management Specialist Application” by latest 10 June,
17:00 EST.
Successful candidates will be expected to start soon after selection. Please
indicate your ability and availability to undertake the terms of reference
above.
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.
