Programme Associate, Level: (GS-6), IMIS No. 107143 (Lao Nationals Only) UNICEF Vientiane, Lao PDR

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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Vientiane, Lao PDR, requires an experienced and qualified Lao National to fill the position of Programme Associate, at (GS-6) level to be based in UNICEF Country Office in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

Duties and responsibilities:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of Education, the programme associate supports the Education section by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks to help develop, implement and monitor the new EU-funded Complementary Technical Support programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.

1. Support to programme development, planning and execution of the new EU-funded Complementary Technical Support programme:
• Researches, analyzes, verifies, synthesizes and compiles qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate preparation of reports, working papers and presentations.
• Drafts project documents, work plans, budgets, and proposals on implementation arrangements.
• Carries out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and makes amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.
• Monitors and tracks the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective programme delivery.

2. Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results:
• Prepares monitoring and reporting information for supervisor on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.
• Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision and/or follow up.

3. Support in resource mobilization:
• Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information in support of preparing reports pertaining to donors (both current and potential).
• Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information to assist in the preparation of periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.
• Carries out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her section such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.

4. Support in knowledge management and capacity building:
• Researches, analyzes, verifies and synthesizes information on best practices and lessons learnt to support knowledge development and capacity building
• Supports capacity development activities related to performance monitoring, programme development, and related internal UNICEF systems/tools by preparing training materials and participating on exercises pertaining to programme processes and procedures which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.

Qualifications and experience:

Education: Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

Work Experience: A minimum of six years of administrative or clerical work experience is required.

Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and Lao language is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or other local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

Closing date: Wednesday, 19th December 2018.

UNICEF Vientiane, Lao PDR

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. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Only-Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.