Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 01 Apr 2016
VA No.
POST TITLE/No
LEVEL
DUTY STATION
CONT. STATUS
CLOSING DATE
VA/2016/03/02
Programme Officer
NO-B
Yambio
Fixed-Term
1st April 2016
Purpose of the post
Under the general supervision of Chief of Field Operations, manage overall coordination/supervision of the total programme commitment of a small size hub-office with a broad range of projects, including programme/project formulation, design, planning and management with strategic focus on achievement of UNICEF's Organizational priorities.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
§ 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 country level socio-political-economic trends and their implications for ongoing programmes and projects. Draft or prepare programme work plans as required.
§ 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.
§ 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.
§ Undertakes field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation and decides on required corrective action.
§ Provide government authorities with technical assistance and supports in planning and organizing training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability.
§ 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.
§ 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.
Minimum qualifications & experience required.
§ University degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines, with specialized training in conflict resolution.
§ Two years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization, national government or the private sector. Field work experience.
How to apply:
Submission of Applications:
Applications from qualified South Sudanese nationals, accompanied by updated CV in English and a completed United Nations Personal History Form, (which can be downloaded from our website at www.unicef.org/employ) should be sent to the address below by on or before Friday 1st April 2016. UN/UNICEF staff members are requested to enclose their 2 most recent Performance Evaluation Reports with their applications. Send application to: Human Resources Officer
UNICEF South Sudan Country Office, Juba. OR PREFERABLY: Email:jubavacancies@unicef.org
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