Advertised: 21 Oct 2016 E. Africa Standard TimeApplications close: 03 Nov 2016 E. Africa Standard Time
Job no: 499737
Work type: Temporary Appointment
Location: Ethiopia
Categories: Programme Management
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
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 funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
Purpose of the Position
Under the supervision of the Planning Specialist, responsible for the planning and implementation of HACT compliance as it relates to programme implementation. Provides guidance and support to staff to ensure comprehensive HACT compliance across all programme areas and levels of implementation.
Specific Tasks
Manages micro-assessments process for partners, ensures all partners are assessed once every programme cycle, updates micro assessment tools as per latest guidance from UNDG and UNICEF HQ, and developed and monitors assurance plans based on micro assessments and including programme assessments and other tools where appropriate.
Manages field monitoring mechanisms to ensure up to date information on programme implementation and follow up of recommendations is complete. Lead and coordinate regular quality assurance missions on behalf of UNICEF, monitors HACT compliant spot checks and in coordination with finance team, ensures regular audits of implementing partners
Participates in Programme mid-term review, annual reviews, previews, meetings. Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of HACT compliance in relation to programme implementation. Provides technical advice to programme staff, government officials and other counterparts on HACT compliance
Coordinates qualitative programme inputs to PCA process, evaluates risks in each PCA, ensures risks are addressed and monitors assurance activities associated with each PCA, including emergency response.
Assists Government authorities to plan and organize HACT training programmes ensuring HACT is included in PIM.
Identifies training needs for the purpose of capacity building in HACT compliance for UNICEF staff, implementing partners and when requested, other UN agencies on behalf of UNICEF. Facilitates and coordinates HACT training across all stakeholders (including internal UNICEF)
Any other duties assigned by the UNICEF Planning Specialist
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Education
Advanced university degree in Development Planning, Statistic; Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines, with specialized training in conflict resolution.
Work Experience
Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.
Language
Fluency in English and another UN language is required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is desirable.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Core Values
Commitment
Diversity and inclusion
Integrity
Core competencies
Communication
Working with people
Drive for results
Functional Competencies
Leading and Supervising
Formulating Strategies and Concepts
Analyzing
Relating and Networking
Deciding and Initiating Action
Applying Technical Expertise
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.
Advertised: 21 Oct 2016 E. Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 03 Nov 2016 E. Africa Standard Time
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