Employment
Vacancies at UNICEF in Kibondo Kigoma
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 Assignment
Under
the guidance of the Chief Planning, Monitoring and Field Coordination, the
Chief Field Office (CFO) is accountable for managing and leading the total
programme commitment of Kibondo Field Office. The CFO represents UNICEF in
Kibondo, leads and oversees the various program sectors and operational service
teams ensuring the delivery of quality results in accordance with UNICEF’s
programme of cooperation, country programme management plan and overall vision
set forward by the Representative. The CFO leads the Kibondo field office team
that oversees the UNICEF response to the influx of refugees as well as the
longer term development support in Kigoma districts..
Duties
and Responsibilities:
1.
Effective management of UNICEF presence, staff, and assets
Represent
UNICEF in the region, by participating in meetings and events, moving forward
the agenda for children.
Facilitate,
take and implement measures to ensure safety and security of UNICEF staff and
assets.
Effectively
lead the Field Office team and manage the performance and conduct the staff
members to deliver results for children
2.
Knowledge Management for Programmes
Ensure
that area/country programmes are supported by knowledge management through 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 through donor and media visits as well as in the
development of training and orientation material.
3.
Programme Development and Management
Identify
critical intervention points and measures by administering a consistent and
transparent monitoring system; analyse country level socio-political-economic
trends and their implications for ongoing programmes and projects including
specific approaches to respond to humanitarian shifts in the region due to
refugees and epidemics.
Draft
changes to/or prepare programme work plans as required. Prepare program
recommendations for inclusion in formal programme documentation, and new
approaches, methods and practices.
Establishes
programme workplans, monitors compliance and provides training, support and
guidance to the programme team in order to meet objectives. Identifies human resources
requirements and on-going staff development needs.
Reviews
and evaluates the technical, institutional and financial feasibility and
constraints of programme/projects in collaboration with Government and other
partners.
Prepares
relevant programme reports required for management, donors, budget reviews,
programme analysis, annual reports, etc.
4.
Optimum Use of Program Funds
Establish
and supervise programme work plans and monitor progress and compliance. Monitor the overall allocation and disbursement
of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored
and liquidated. Take appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds.
Ensure programme efficiency and delivery through a rigorous and transparent
approach to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.
5.
Programme Monitoring and Evaluations
Undertakes
field visits and ensures that his/her staff conduct field visits to monitor and
assess programme implementation and decides on the required corrective action.
Carry
out a rigorous and transparent approach to evaluate and participate in the
major programme evaluation exercises in consultation with the Representative,
Chief of Field Coordination, the Operations Officer, the Evaluation Officer and
others to improve efficiency and quality of programme delivery. Participate in
annual sector review meetings with government counterparts as well as a review
of UNICEF support to humanitarian partners. Ensure the timely preparation of
annual program status reports.
6.
 Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach
Adopt
rights-based programmes approach in the formulation of programme goals and
objectives and development of strategies and implementation frameworks.
Formulate consistent and effective planning, design, implementation, monitoring
and/or evaluation of programmes and projects. Bring coherence, synergy and
added value to the programming planning and design processes using a
results-based management approach to programme planning and design. Lead field
based contingency planning for possible emergencies with other UN agencies,
NGOs, and local government.
Prepare
and submit viable recommendations on project implementation, alternative
approaches, and optimal utilization of resources that contribute effectively to
the fulfillment of the rights of children and women, and recommendations on
programme, new initiatives, and management issues to ensure achievement of
stated objectives.
7. Local Capacity Building/Sustainability
Provide
authorities and service providers with technical support and guidance to plan
and organize training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and
programme sustainability.
Ensure
the building and reinforcing of the commitment and institutional capacities of
the local partners starting with taking a strategic approach to the
identification of these partners and partnerships.
8.
Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the Regional, Community and Family Levels
Conduct
policy analysis from a children’s and women’s rights perspective and advocacy
at the government, community and family levels for elevating credibility in
local/regional debates. Promote the organization goals of UNICEF through active
advocacy and communication in line with UNICEF national advocacy guidelines and
strategy.
9.
Partnership, Coordination, and Collaboration
Develop
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. 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 endeavors and to coordinate financial and supply
management requirements and accountability.
Maintain
close collaboration with heads of sectoral programmes in the CO, Regional and
HQ advisers for effective overall coordination on programmes.
Plans
develop and implements sectoral programme(s) by collaborating with the
government and other partners. Provide leadership in the 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
UNICEF programme and country level cooperation.
Key
end results:
Effective
management of UNICEF presence, staff, and assets in the Area of Responsibility
Effective
knowledge management systems adopted and utilized to strengthen area/country
programme management.
Situation
Analysis prepared and updated; critical programme intervention points and
measures identified; and programme work plans, recommendations, and reports
prepared.
Programme
funds optimally used.
Programme
monitoring and evaluations effectively conducted to improve programme
performance, and programme status reports timely prepared. Gender/sex-disaggregated data and inputs
relevant to the country programme are provided as an integral part of
programming.
Rights-based
and results-based programming approach fully incorporated into all phases of
programme and project processes include adherence to UNICEF global approach to
humanitarian response and resiliency programming
Commitment
and institutional capacities of the national and local partners effectively
gained and established.
Rights
perspective and advocacy at the local level incorporated in policy analysis for
establishing and elevating UNICEF’s credibility in national and international
policy debates.
Effective
partnerships and collaboration achieved and maintained for advocacy, technical
cooperation, programme development/management/coordination, information sharing
and networking
JOB
GRADE FACTORS
As
a line manager, effective and efficient programme planning, design,
implementation and administration of either a small programme or specific
project activities within a major programme that focuses on achievement of
UNICEF’s programmatic priorities.
As
a technical expert, provide timely and effective expert advice, guidance and
input on situation analysis, programme strategy, planning, implementation and
evaluation and human resources.
Make
viable recommendations on project implementation, alternative approaches, and
optimal utilization of resources that contribute effectively to the fulfillment
of the rights of children and women.
Responsible
for certification of allocation and disbursement of funds; determine supply and
cash needs to ensure programme delivery meets targeted goals and objectives.
Background
and Experience:
Education
An
advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social
sciences, international relations, public administration, government and public
relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development,
or another relevant technical field.
Experience
A
minimum of five years of professional work experience in programme management,
planning, monitoring and evaluation, project administration or another relevant
area is required.
Relevant
experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Familiarity/
background with emergency response to refugees and natural disasters is
considered as an asset.
Language
Requirements
Fluency
in English is required. Knowledge of French and Kiswahili is considered as an
asset.
4. Competency Profile (For details on
competencies please refer to the UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles.Â
I
Core Values (Required)
Commitment
Diversity
and Inclusion
Integrity
ii)
Core Competencies (Required)
Communication II
Working
with People II
Drive
for Result II
Functional
Competencies (Required)
Leading
and Supervising II
Formulating
Strategies and Concepts II
Analyzing
II
Relating
and Networking II
Persuading
and Influencing II
Creating
and Innovating II
iii)
Technical Knowledge
a)
Specific Technical Knowledge Required
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)
The
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 UNICEF 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.
Security
Management training for members of the Security Management Team.
UNICEF
policies, strategies promoting and supporting gender equality and diversity.
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
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