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UNICEF (APRIL 2016) JOBS
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - For 60 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.
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.
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is currently recruiting to fill the following positions:
Position 1: Nutrition Officer
Job Number: 494626
Location: Borno, Nigeria
Level: NO-B
Work Type : Temporary Appointment, 364days
Job Description:
The Nutrition officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the nutrition programs/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical program information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Nutrition programs in Borno states.
Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks:
Support to program development and planning:
Conduct/update situation analysis for the program sector/s for development, design and management of nutrition related programs/projects. Research and report on development trends (e.g. political social, economic, nutrition, health) for higher management use to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery of results.
Contribute to the development/establishment of sectoral program goals, objectives and strategies and results-based planning through analysis of nutrition needs and areas for intervention and submission of recommendations for priority and goal setting.
Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical program transactions, preparing materials/documentations and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support program planning, results based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluating results.
Prepare required documentations/materials to facilitate the program review and approval process.
Program management, monitoring and delivery of results:
Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss operational and implementation issues, provide solutions, recommendations and/or alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decision. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programs/projects and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of program management.
Monitor and report on the use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocation/goals, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by management/stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.
Prepare regular/mandated sectoral program/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress.
Technical and operational support to program implementation:
Conduct regular program field visits and surveys and/or exchange information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support, take appropriate action to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices on nutrition and related issues to support program implementation, operations and delivery of results.
Networking and partnership building:
Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with nutrition sector government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate program implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve program goals and social justice, equity and rights of mothers, newborn and children.
Draft communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for nutrition programs.
Participate in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) meetings/events on programming to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF operational planning and preparation of nutrition programs/projects and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF position and strategies with the UNDAF development and planning process.
Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building:
Identify, capture, synthesize and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders.
Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.
Research, benchmark and report on best and cutting edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems.
Participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education:
A University Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Nutritional Epidemiology, Global/International Health and Nutrition, Health/Nutrition Research, Policy and/or Management, Health Sciences, Nutritional Epidemiology or other health related science field is required.
Work Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in public health, nutrition, knowledge /data management or related field in developing country context.
Experience of nutrition data collection, with extensive experience, compiling and analysing quantitative data and producing relevant graphical representations of analysed data.
Proven experience in synthesizing relevant information and developing reports on time against set deadlines for the dissemination of key findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Language Proficiency:
Fluency in English language is required.
Competency Profile
Core Values (Required):
Commitment
Integrity
Core Competencies (required):
Communication
Working with people
Drive for result
Functional Competencies (Required):
Analysing
Formulating strategies and concepts
Planning and organizing
Applying technical expertise
Specific Technical Knowledge
Professional technical knowledge in Data Collection
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint etc.)
Experience in survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and skills to use different software to manage data properly such as EpiData, EpiInfo, STATA, ENA, SPSS
Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology in the field.
Detail-oriented ability to work at a fast pace and meet deadlines
Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple tasks and adjust to changing priorities.
Leadership and ability to work with people.
Strong drive for result.
Strong communication and writing skills.
Position 2: Nutrition Information Management Officer
Job Number: 494629
Location: Abuja, Nigeria (With frequent travels to Borno and Yobe)
Level: NO-B
Work Type : Temporary Appointment
Duration of Post: 364days
Job Description:
The Nutrition Information Management Officer is responsible for managing and strengthening the nutrition information system; including program planning, monitoring, and evaluation for Borno and Yobe States.
Information Management:
Support complete, quality and timely reporting of nutrition programs/CBT based on partnership agreements and agreed monitoring frameworks.
Work with state operational arms to have a well-prioritized plan of information Management activities
Provide support in reviewing documents, preparing survey protocols and adopting standardized approaches and tools for nutrition/CBT programming
Maintain information databases and general project IM tools, such as 5W matrix, Gap Matrix including consolidation, analysis and report/disseminate of data collected throughout various assessments
Compile, clean and analyse nutrition/CBT data including Community Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Vitamin A supplementation, Infant and Young Child Feeding Practice (IYCFP), Micronutrients etc.
Assess trends and measures outcomes relating to achievement of project targets to support evidence-based programming.
For high level official meetings, in partnership with the Consortium Coordinator, represent all partners of the consortium in matters relating to the project implementation and impact in focus states.
When needed, coordinate Document minutes and action points; as and when needed coordinate and plan for minutes, develop agenda, document minutes and share action points with all relevant persons.
Situation Monitoring and Assessment:
Takes lead in compiling data to inform and prepare the project SitRep inputs with emphasis on Sector plans, targets and achievements.
Ensures that all sector partners have timely and accurate information of change in conditions of children, women, and their families and facilitates information exchange therein in order to support planning and measurement of program impact.
Preparation of survey reports and newsletters and share findings with partners for improved action in the area of nutrition.
Prepare briefs and presentations as and when needed for decision making and prioritization of nutrition interventions.
Program Performance Monitoring:
Regularly update and share with implementing agencies in both state the collated overall, and state specific nutrition/CBT statistics against agreed performance indicators in all information exchange channels.
Conduct field visits to programs in both states to monitor the quality of data collection and reporting; also provides supportive supervision as and when needed.
In partnership with the consortium coordinator attend joint monitoring exercises
Provide any other relevant support as requested by the consortium coordinator
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education:
University degree in Nutrition. Candidates with Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or Data Management or related field with a nutrition focus will be considered.
Work Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in public health, nutrition, knowledge /data management or related field in developing country context.
Experience of nutrition data collection, with extensive experience, compiling and analysing quantitative data and producing relevant graphical representations of analysed data.
Proven experience in synthesizing relevant information and developing reports on time against set deadlines for the dissemination of key findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Language Proficiency:
Fluency in English language is required.
Competency Profile
Core Values (Required):
Commitment
Integrity
Core Competencies (required):
Communication
Working with people
Drive for result
Functional Competencies (Required):
Analysing
Formulating strategies and concepts
Planning and organizing
Applying technical expertise
Specific Technical Knowledge
Professional technical knowledge in Data Collection
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint etc.)
Experience in survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and skills to use different software to manage data properly such as EpiData, EpiInfo, STATA, ENA, SPSS
Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology in the field.
Detail-oriented ability to work at a fast pace and meet deadlines
Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple tasks and adjust to changing priorities.
Leadership and ability to work with people.
Strong drive for result.
Strong communication and writing skills.
Position 3: Communication for Development Officer
Job Number: 494622
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Level: NO-B
Work Type : Fixed Term Staff
Duration of Post: 2 years
Slot: 2
Job Description:
In close coordination with the Communication Specialist and sector heads, the Communication for Development Officer will offer technical support and will help design, form, manage, execute, monitor and evaluate a behavioral change and social mobilization strategy, plan of action, and programme activities to support the overall country programme.
This includes organizing the research, development, pre-testing, and production of culturally relevant communication materials; developing and enhancing strong partnerships with community groups, leaders and civil society partners; and developing training materials and activities.
Key Expected Results:
Programme communication strategy and plan of action strategically developed and formulated, and the implementation effectively managed, facilitated and executed for social and behavioural change in support of efficient and effective programme delivery.
Culturally relevant programme communication materials designed, pre-tested, and produced in time, meeting requirements and quality standards.
Strong partnerships with community groups, leaders and other partners in the community and civil society developed and enhanced to promote participation in social and behavioural changes supportive of programme goals.
Effective training materials and activities organized, developed and implemented to build capacity in participatory and behaviour communication at various government levels.
Qualifications/Requirements:
University degree in the Social/Behavioural Sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education) with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilization, participatory communication, and research.
Two (2) years of relevant professional work experience in the development, planning and management of social development programmes, including several years in developing countries, with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes
Fluency in English and local working language of the duty
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Core Values:
Commitment
Diversity and inclusion
Integrity
Core Competencies:
Communication
Working with people
Drive for results
Functional Competencies
Formulating Strategies and Concepts
Analyzing
Applying Technical Expertise
Learning and Researching
Planning and Organizing.
Position 4: Child Protection Specialist
Job Number: 494614
Location: Abuja
Level: NO-C
Work Type : Fixed Term Staff
Job Description:
Accountable for formulation, design, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of Child Protection programme(s) to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the programme management, delivery and accomplishment of programme goals and objectives.
Promotes intersectoral partnerships leading to responsive child protection systems build on the strengths of issue-specific programming; and which addresses specific forms of vulnerability.
Key End-Results:
Timely sectoral analysis, input, support and collaboration to the Situation Analysis and its periodic update made for effective programme planning, development and management. Partnership with knowledge and academic institutions expanded for collection and analysis of relevant data to further understanding of social norms and harmful practices to children, particularly girls.
UNICEF's global goals effectively promoted through advocacy and policy dialogue with the sectors responsible for Child Protection, partnering in particular Social Welfare/Protection and Justice to facilitate understanding of the importance of child protection by all stakeholders, and its inclusion in national governance and reforms mechanisms, development planning and investment frameworks.
Knowledge management effectively promoted through drafting/finalizing key Child Protection sectoral programme documents and reports, sharing good practice, lessons learned, and knowledge/information exchange with all partners, harnessing knowledge institutions resources and partnerships.
Quality of rights-based Child Protection programmes effectively promoted. Coherence and synergy gained by collaborating with key partners, addressing the multiple aspects of the protective environment, and value added to programme management process through results-based management. Gender/sex disaggregated data and inputs relevant to the Child Protection programme provided.
Sectoral work plan and activities formulated, implemented and monitored, ensuring alignment with the defined programme strategies and approaches, partnering with community-based child protection networks that monitor child rights and child exploitation.
Programme delivery, evaluation and reporting carried out efficiently, rigorously and transparently in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.
Proper and timely UNICEF, Government and all implementing partners accountability ensured regarding supply and non-supply assistance as well as disbursement of programme funds for the Child Protection sector.
Effective communication and networking achieved through partnership and collaboration; coordination amongst child protection system actors strengthened, with specific attention to Children's life skills, knowledge and participation, as actors in their own protection; engagement of media and civil society to supporting positive practices and involvement of children and families; ensured dialogue with private sector expanded, to emphasize good practices and corporate social responsibility.
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.
Programme Planning, Development and Management:
Enhance effective sectoral or inter-sectoral collaborative partnerships in planning, development and management by leading, guiding, coordinating and supporting the timely completion of the Situational Analysis and its periodic update through accurate; and complete monitoring and analysis; and the timely preparation or finalization of sectoral input, leading to responsive child protection systems build on the strengths of issue-specific programming which addresses specific forms of vulnerability, including those related to gender, disability, HIV, and indigenous populations and facilitate measure of outcomes for different groups. Provide substantive advice, recommendations and input in the formulation of country programme documents and plans of actions relating to Child Protection programme.
Takes primary responsibility for the development of the sectoral work plan and technical decisions as well as for programme management, implementation and monitoring of assigned sectoral activity, in compliance with the defined programme strategies and approaches.
Promotion of UNICEF's Global Goals:
Promote the organization goals of UNICEF through advocacy and policy dialogue through active engagement in communication, networking and participation at every opportunity inside and outside UNICEF, leveraging the strength of UNICEF mission, goals and programmes; and forge broad-based partnerships to raise awareness and stimulate open dialogue on the rights of the child and practices that create social exclusion or harm children.
Knowledge Management.
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