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Programme Officer - P2  

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Democratic Republic of Congo, Orientale, Kalemie

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Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

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Date of last update: 20/06/2021

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For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.

UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is also the world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries. As a global authority UNICEF is able to influence decision makers at the global level and turn the most innovative ideas into reality.

More than 13,000 staff work with UNICEF, with approximately 85 per located in the field in 190 countries. Seven regional offices and over 124 country offices worldwide, 34 national committees, a research centre in Florence, a supply division in Copenhagen, a shared services centre in Budapest and offices in Berlin, Brussels, Seoul and Tokyo, and UNICEF headquarters in New York and Geneva work on helping children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence.

We employ committed professional to work in our five focus areas: Child Survival and Development, Basic Education and Gender Equality, HIV/AIDS, Child Protection and Policy Advocacy and Partnerships. We also employ staff with expertise in administration and finance, human resources, information technology, supply and logistics as well as external relations and communication. UNICEF's presence in humanitarian crises means that we also seek experts in emergency preparedness and response.

Interested in becoming a champion for every child? Learn more about what we look for and what we offer.

 

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Job description

 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Under the supervision of the P3 Emergency Specialist based in Kalemie  and under the guidance the P4 Cash Specialist based in Kinshasa, provide professional technical assistance and support for programme design, planning and implementation, management and evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, in support of programme goals and objectives.

 

KEY END-RESULTS EXPECTED

1. Effective knowledge management and systems, information exchange and the development of training and orientation materials developed and deployed for strengthening of country programme management and activities.

2. Situation Analysis prepared/updated, critical programme intervention point/measures identified, and programme work plans/recommendations prepared and incorporated. Programme reports prepared as required.

3. Cash-Based assistance implementation

4. Programme funds optimally used.

5. Programme monitoring and evaluations effectively conducted to improve programme performance, and programme status reports timely prepared.

6. Rights-based and results-based programming approach fully incorporated into all phases of programme and projects processes.

7. Commitment and institutional capacities of the national and local partners gained and established.

8. Rights perspective and advocacy at the community and family levels incorporated in policy analysis for establishing and elevating UNICEF's credibility in national and international policy debates.

9. Effective partnership and collaboration achieved and maintained for advocacy, technical cooperation, programme development/management/coordination, information sharing and networking.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS 

Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.

1. Knowledge Management for Programmes

Contribute to country programmes by supporting knowledge management through providing professional assistance in data collection and analysis, complete and accurate reporting as well as participation in the Programme Knowledge Network system of  'lessons learned' and other corporate-level databases.

Participate in information exchange with partners as well as in the development of training and orientation material by providing professional technical assistance. Participate in the preparation of, and making professional contribution to, the preparation of programme reports required for the management.

2. Programme Development and Management

Provide professional technical assistance in the preparation of the Situation Analysis for programme development and management by collecting and analyzing data and monitoring implementation progress. Contribute to the identification of critical intervention points and measures by administering a consistent and transparent monitoring system; analyse nutrition trends and impact of for ongoing cash/nutrition projects. Develop programme work plans as required. Propose adjustments/changes in work plans. Collaborate with nutrition section and cash specialist in Kinshasa in order to propose program recommendations for inclusion in formal programme documentation, and new approaches, methods and practices for supervisor.

3. Cash-Based assistance implementation

Coordinate and harmonize UNICEF supported humanitarian cash transfer project and provide support and technical assistance on humanitarian cash transfer at all stages, from design to production of concrete results, and in line with the country context

Undertake cash feasibility assessments, where relevant, to inform UNICEF cash programmes, and identify implementing partners, and/or contribute to partners design efforts to ensure that HCT programmes are child-centered

Conduct regular operational analysis of the HCT programmes, identify areas of poor performance, bottlenecks, provide quality assurance and identify solutions such as design improvements, additional trainings and technical support

Ensure Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) is streamlined across the programme implementation cycle with attention to information sharing to beneficiaries, community inclusion in programme implementation, complaints and response mechanism and continuous learning, and propose innovative solutions for not-accessible communities

Prepare programme reports required for management, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.

Assist in training of any UNICEF or partner staff on cash transfer programming.

Participate in field assessments to identify the beneficiaries' needs and viable opportunities, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children's needs

Participate in market monitoring and contribute to the development and update of the Country cash profile

4. Optimum Use of Program Funds

Monitors programme implementation progress and compliance.  Monitors the allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated. Takes appropriate recommendations or actions to optimize use of programme funds.

5. Programme Monitoring and Evaluations

Undertakes field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation and decides on required corrective action.

Collaborate with partners to carry out a rigorous and transparent approach to evaluation and participate in the major programme evaluation exercises in consultation notably with the Emergency Specialist in Kalemie, the Cash Specialist in Kinshasa, the Social Policy and Evaluation section to improve efficiency and quality of programme delivery.  Collaborate and prepare annual program status reports in a timely manner, as required.

6.  Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach

Support a rights-based programmes approach in the formulation of programme goals and objectives and development of strategies and implementation frameworks. Collaborate with partners and assist in the strengthening of quality child rights-based programmes through consistent and effective planning, design, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of programmes and projects. Contribute to coherence, synergy and added value to the programming planning and design processes using a results-based management approach to programme planning and design.

Provide professional technical assistance in preparing viable recommendations on project implementation, alternative approaches, new initiatives and optimal utilization of resources that contribute effectively to the fulfilment of the rights of children and women.

7. Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Community and Family Levels

Analyze programme related issues and policies from a children's and women's rights perspective and  advocacy at the community and family levels for elevating credibility in national policy debates. Promote the organization goals of UNICEF through active advocacy and communication.

8. Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration.

Facilitate partnership and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate development data and information, exchange information on programme/project status and implementation and movement/distribution of supplies. Establish and maintain linkage to the Regional Programme Knowledge Network to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme data.

Collaborate with the Operations Section to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavours and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability.  Approve allocation and disbursement of funds ensuring they are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated in accordance with the programme budget allotments (PBA).

Provide support to strengthening strategic partnerships around UNICEF supported humanitarian cash transfer

Maintain close collaboration with Regional Advisers and HQ Officers for overall coordination.

Provide professional support in provision of technical advice, negotiation, advocacy and promotion of area/country level goals, leading to agreement on practicable and priority actions to be supported by the UNICEF programme.

 

JOB GRADE FACTORS

P2 Grade     

  • The impact of the actions affects the quality of services, efficiency of processing and delivery, performance of systems and teamwork in support of the country programme. Supervise the work of junior staff.
  • Regularly makes recommendations on project implementation, alternative approaches, and optimal utilization of UNICEF resources.
  • Work requires understanding of principles and technical knowledge, skills, acquired through formal training at the university level.
  • Conduct research, data collection & analysis requiring analytical and conceptual thinking at a professional level.
  • The work requires evaluation and analysis of programme implementation, with basic professional technical input into programme design, implementation, evaluation, data analysis and progress reporting.

Provide briefings, training, support and/or guidance to programme team and others, requiring communication and presentation skills, human relations skills and teamwork.

  • The decisions and recommendations are primarily based on interpretation of rules, procedures and methods.

Recruitment Qualifications

1. Education

A university degree in one of the following fields is required: Nutrition, Social Sciences, International Relations, Social Development, Community Development, or another relevant technical field.

2. Experience

A minimum of two years of professional work experience in humanitarian context

Professional experiences in managing nutrition programme or Humanitarian cash transfer program is highly desirable

Experience working in DRC is an asset

Professional experiences in developing data management tools and analysis tool highly desirable especially link to nutrition

Experience in conducting operational research in nutrition sector is an asset

3. Language Requirements

Fluency in French and English is required.

Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

4.  Competencies and level of proficiency required:

i)  Core Values

  •             Care
  •             Respect
  •             Integrity
  •             Trust
  •             Accountability

ii)  Core Competencies

  • Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
  • Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
  • Works Collaboratively with others (2)
  • Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
  • Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
  • Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
  • Drives to achieve impactful results (2)
  • Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

iii) Functional Competencies

  • Analyzing (2)
  • Applying technical expertise (2)
  • Learning and researching (2)
  • Planning and organizing (2)

5.  Technical Knowledge  

a)  Specific Technical Knowledge Required (for the Job)

? Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF.

? UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines in the Manual.

b) Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group)

?  Methodology of programme/project management

? UNICEF programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies.

? Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNCEF position and approaches.

? UNICEF policies and strategy to address on national and international issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.

? UNICEF emergency programme policies, goals, strategies and approaches.

?  Gender equality and diversity awareness

c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job)

? UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.

?  UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions

? UN security operations and guidelines.

? UNSECORD training for members of Security Management Team.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Macro-area: Sub-Saharan Africa

Level of experience: Junior Professional, 1 to 3 years

Area of work Definition: Social Development and Social Protection

Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations

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This subsequently contributes to the achievement of sustainable and concrete results in improving children's rights, survival and wellbeing in the country.   Summary of key functions/accountabilities: - Emergency Response: Conduct fast evaluation, liaise with staff and partners, propose a course of action, coordinate with UNICEF emergency and sections, develop partnerships and tools for UNICEF's SBC response in emergencies.  - Accountability to Affected Population: Build, implement, follow up and disseminate community feedback for real-time response information and action. - Generate & Use Evidence: Generate and utilize research, data, and evidence to inform the design, measurement, and monitoring of SBC programs and outcomes in both development and emergency contexts and to build the evidence base for SBC.   - Design, plan and implement: Design, plan and implement SBC activities that are backed by social and behavioural evidence and strong engagement and participation mechanisms in both development and humanitarian contexts.   - Advocate & Build Partnerships: Support operationalization of SBC by advocating for SBC, mobilizing resources, coordinating across stakeholders, sectors and teams, and partnership building.   - Build Capacities Promote continuous learning, strengthening, and scaling up in SBC for both development and humanitarian contexts through capacity building for UNICEF staff and partners.  Please read the detailed role and responsibilities and join our team:  Social & Behavioral Change Specialist Level 3 for VA.docx   To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? - An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in one of the following fields is required: Communication, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.   *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree. - A minimum of five [5 years] of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: communication, social development programme planning, social and behavior change, communication for development, public advocacy or another related area.  - Experience in emergency contexts required. - Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.   - Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset. - Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.   For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values   UNICEF competencies required for this post are? (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people. During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.  Remarks: This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is:a role with direct contact with children, works directly with children, is a safeguarding response role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) applies. UNICEF's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable Female candidates are encouraged to apply. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:  - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, Kinshasa - UNICEF empImg

UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.   For every child, Health. The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the largest populations in Africa (estimates range from 98.3 million, according to the DRC Bureau of Statistics and over 100 million according to other estimates) and poorest (73% live in extreme poverty) and has been in a state of conflict and vulnerability for almost 40 years. DRC is facing multiple development and humanitarian challenges. Despite some progress made over the last number of years in DRC in the fields of child survival and development as well as child protection, none of the MDGs was met. It will be a tremendous challenge for the country to achieve the SDGs by 2030. There are 6.3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the country, of which 51% are women and girls; in addition, the country faces multiple health epidemics including Ebola, Cholera, Measles and Polio, and underlying chronic malnutrition affecting children across the country. In 2023, the office had a total requirement of more than US$1 billion, with over US$862 million for emergency resources. Visit UNICEF- Democratic Republic of Congo to learn more!   How can you make a difference? The Health Manager reports to the Chief of Health for general guidance and supervision. S/He provides high level program and policy guidance and leadership in strengthening UNICEF DRC's response to health emergencies during outbreaks, natural disasters and conflicts. S/He collaborate closely with Immunization Senior Manager during response on vaccine preventable diseases outbreaks (Measles, Yellow Fever, Polio etc.) and cholera prevention and response (in collaboration with the other sections) as well as on complex emergencies in conflict affected countries. In consultation with the RO, the position will be responsible for supporting implementation of high impact health interventions in acute and chronic emergencies as outlined in UNICEF's Core Corporate Commitments in Emergencies (CCC) and other relevant technical guidelines. The emergency health Manager will be supervised by the Chief Health and work closely with Senior Immunization Manager, the field offices, WCARO and HQ emergency technical team. S/He provides technical guidance and operational support throughout the programming process to facilitate the achievement of concrete and sustainable results, according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance, and accountability framework.   Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks Health Emergency Manager Level 4.pdf - Programme development and planning - Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results - Advisory services and technical support - Advocacy, networking and partnership building - Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building   To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? - An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in Medicine and advanced (post graduate) degree in public health Desirable: Training in management - A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in planning, managing and implementing health emergency programs with either the UN, International Organizations, and/or NGO at national and international level including field experience and demonstrated professional achievements in Africa; Knowledge and experience with operational and action research findings to meet the needs of programs in low- and middle income countries - Familiarity with humanitarian principles, policies and response actions - Familiarity with UNICEF emergency policies, financial, supply and administrative rules - Experience should include coordination and strategic partnerships, risk assessments, planning, programming, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public health emergency programs within epidemiology and disease control, expertise mainly in epidemic prone diarrheal diseases, viral hemorrhagic diseases, vaccine preventable diseases. Knowledge of the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005 framework and its implementation in member states - Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset. - Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. - Fluency in French and English are required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.   For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are? (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) nurture leads and manage people. During the recruitment process, we assess candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.   Remarks: UNICEF's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). - Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): - Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. - Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here : [Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/find-a-job/positioning-swiss-nationals-in-multilateral-organisations/interview-and-assessment-centre-preparation-for-jobs-in-multilateral-organisations). Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.
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22/03/2024 - 03/04/2024
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