Announcements
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT REF. VA/ARM/10/001
Post title: Programme Officer, Child Protection
Category/Grade: NO-2
Closing Date for Applications: 29 October 2010
Type of Appointment: Initial one-year FIXED TERM full time appointment administered under the provisions of the UN Rules and Regulations, subject to extension based on performance
1. Purpose of the Post:
Under the supervision of Deputy Representative, contributes to project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Child Protection Programme activities, data analysis and progress reporting. Commit for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy.
2. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
2.1 Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective Child Protection programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation. Draft sound Child Protection programme budgets for review by the supervisor;
2.2 Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-on, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance and Child Protection project status;
2.3 Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports; draft changes in Child Protection project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project documentation assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action;
2.4 Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that Child Protection project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database; Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action on discrepancies;
2.5 Compile Child Protection project implementation training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with donors and media;
2.6 Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through
partnership and collaboration.
• Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve day-to-day issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management;
• Team with local Government counterparts to exchange information on Child Protection project implementation and status as well as movement and distribution of supplies;
• Coordinate with members of the development community, including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to Child Protection sector.
3. Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:
3.1 University degree in social sciences, law or child development.
3.2 Fluency in English and local working language of the duty station. Knowledge of a second UN Language is an asset.
3.3 Specific Technical Knowledge Required:
• Essential Technical Knowledge of theories, principles and methods in the following areas:
• Strengthening Child Protection Systems.
• Strengthening partner capacity for protecting children against violence; in emergencies.
• Strengthening in respect of harmful traditional practices.
• Strengthening in improving justice for children and in strengthening social welfare systems.
• Use of data and indicators in child protection.
3.4 Common Technical Knowledge Required:
• Methodology of Programme Management.
• Sectoral Programmatic goals, policies and strategies.
• Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women.
• UNICEF policies and strategy in child protection, including programmes in conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
• Core commitments for children in emergencies.
• UNICEF financial, supply and administrative rules and regulations.
• Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF.
• UNICEF Programme Policy, procedures and guidelines in the Manual.
• Mid-Term Strategic Plan.
• UN guideline in sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff and partners.
3.5 Technical Knowledge to be Acquired
• Government development plans and policies
• Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation relevant to UNICEF programmes.
• 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.
4. Experience:
• Two years of relevant professional and field work experience;
• Background/familiarity with Emergencies
5. Competency Profile:
i. Core Values
• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity
ii. Core Competencies
• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results
iii. Functional Competencies
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Analyzing
• Applying Technical Expertise
• Learning and Researching
• Planning and Organizing
Remarks: UNICEF is a smoke free environment
Applications from qualified women are encouraged
Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and UN Personal Form (P11 forms are available with Guards at the UN building). Regret letters will only be sent to short listed candidates.
Applications and all attachments must be written in English and sent in a sealed envelope, with Ref. VA/ARM/10/001 to UNICEF Armenia, Attention Human Resources at the following address:
UNICEF Armenia
UN Building
14, Petros Adamyan Street
Yerevan 375010 Armenia
or by e-mail to Marina Ter-Sargsyan; e-mail address: mtersargsyan@unicef.org with copy to Sona Azaryan, e-mail address: sazaryan@unicef.org
Full bid package can be downloaded here
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Full bid package can be downloaded here
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