Vacancy No: E-VN-2014-000269
Duty Station: Khartoum
Country: Sudan
Region: MENA
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Job Level: P-5
Position#: 00016556
Application Close: 13-Feb-14
Contract Type: Long-term Staff (FT)
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Purpose of the Position
Under
the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, responsible for the
development, design, planning, implementation and management of Child
protection programme within the country programme, and administering a
programme budget.
As head of section, directs a significant group of professional and support staff to develop and administer Child Protection programme.
As head of section, directs a significant group of professional and support staff to develop and administer Child Protection programme.
Key Expected Results
1.Supervises
the activities leading to the completion of the Situation Analysis
for the sectoral programme, and it is periodic update. Formulates
sectoral programme goals and objectives and develops strategies.
Supervises preparation of the sectoral inputs to the Country Programme
Recommendation and related documents, such as the Plan of Operation, and
annual Plan of Action, CPSS, PSS, etc.
2.Provides leadership, guidance and direction for programme management and evaluation of the (sectoral) programme through periodic meetings, individually and in groups, with the various sectoral team members. Ensures exchanges of information, experience, identifies new strategies and courses of action to accelerate/improve delivery of services and achieve programme requirements and objectives.
3.As head of a large section, responsible for the overall development and establishment of the workplan, monitoring compliance, and providing support and guidance to make sure objectives are met. This entails identification of internal human resource requirements, training and performance planning and monitoring.
4.Ensures the integration of the sectoral programme with other sectors in all stages of the programming process, (i.e., the Situation Analysis, programme strategy, planning, monitoring and evaluation, and courses of action for achievement of programme objectives).
5.Interacts with the government and other partners, NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the different stages of programme implementation, to follow up on implementation of recommendations and agreements. Provides technical support, orientation and guidance to government officials, technicians and partners on appropriate technical and institutional capacity-building measures, to achieve programme goals and expand coverage of services.
6.In coordination and collaboration with other professional colleagues, establishes and develops effective information and reporting systems to monitor and evaluate the impact of the programme and achievement of targeted goals. Ensures the development of effective communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and social mobilization efforts.
7.Monitors developments at the international, regional and provincial levels; develops methodologies and new approaches for improving programme effectiveness. Participates in programme workshops and consultations at the regional and country levels to exchange knowledge, ideas, and approaches.
8.Conducts field assessment visits for evaluating programme effectiveness, identifying problems and instituting remedial measures.
9.Monitors the overall planning and disbursement of programme funds for the (sector), ensuring they are properly administered, and utilized in accordance with the Plan of Action and the programme budget allotment.
10.Prepares and submits timely progress/status reports for management, Board, donors, budget reviews, programme monitoring and evaluation, annual reports, etc.
11.Ensure UNICEFs lead co-ordination role in all sectoral areas with relevant stakeholders for all geographical areas of GoS. Through sector co-ordination facilitate the implementation of a coherent and effective humanitarian intervention by all stakeholders
2.Provides leadership, guidance and direction for programme management and evaluation of the (sectoral) programme through periodic meetings, individually and in groups, with the various sectoral team members. Ensures exchanges of information, experience, identifies new strategies and courses of action to accelerate/improve delivery of services and achieve programme requirements and objectives.
3.As head of a large section, responsible for the overall development and establishment of the workplan, monitoring compliance, and providing support and guidance to make sure objectives are met. This entails identification of internal human resource requirements, training and performance planning and monitoring.
4.Ensures the integration of the sectoral programme with other sectors in all stages of the programming process, (i.e., the Situation Analysis, programme strategy, planning, monitoring and evaluation, and courses of action for achievement of programme objectives).
5.Interacts with the government and other partners, NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the different stages of programme implementation, to follow up on implementation of recommendations and agreements. Provides technical support, orientation and guidance to government officials, technicians and partners on appropriate technical and institutional capacity-building measures, to achieve programme goals and expand coverage of services.
6.In coordination and collaboration with other professional colleagues, establishes and develops effective information and reporting systems to monitor and evaluate the impact of the programme and achievement of targeted goals. Ensures the development of effective communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and social mobilization efforts.
7.Monitors developments at the international, regional and provincial levels; develops methodologies and new approaches for improving programme effectiveness. Participates in programme workshops and consultations at the regional and country levels to exchange knowledge, ideas, and approaches.
8.Conducts field assessment visits for evaluating programme effectiveness, identifying problems and instituting remedial measures.
9.Monitors the overall planning and disbursement of programme funds for the (sector), ensuring they are properly administered, and utilized in accordance with the Plan of Action and the programme budget allotment.
10.Prepares and submits timely progress/status reports for management, Board, donors, budget reviews, programme monitoring and evaluation, annual reports, etc.
11.Ensure UNICEFs lead co-ordination role in all sectoral areas with relevant stakeholders for all geographical areas of GoS. Through sector co-ordination facilitate the implementation of a coherent and effective humanitarian intervention by all stakeholders
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Education:
- Advanced university degree in Social Sciences or a related technical field.
*A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.*
Work Experience:
- Ten years progressively, responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning and management in a related field, with emphasis on strategic planning.
Language Proficiency:
- Fluency in English and another UN language required.
- Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset
- Advanced university degree in Social Sciences or a related technical field.
*A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.*
Work Experience:
- Ten years progressively, responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning and management in a related field, with emphasis on strategic planning.
Language Proficiency:
- Fluency in English and another UN language required.
- Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Core Values:
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
Core Competencies:
- Communication
- Working with People
- Drive for Results
Remarks
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The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be
available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
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.
For more details please contact http://www.unicef.org/
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