NGO JOBS

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 12 May 2014

Purpose of the Position:

Under the general guidance of the Nutrition Manager, you will support the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNICEF programme of cooperation in nutrition in Sierra Leone, which aims to improve nutrition programmes and strategies, thereby leading to a reduction of malnutrition among children and women.
Key Expected Results:

1. Participates in the formulation and development of programme goals, strategies and approaches for the UNICEF plan of cooperation. Plans, implements and monitors activities in maternal and child Nutrition as part of an integrated child survival and development approach. Prepares the maternal and child Nutrition component of the Annual Workplan of the Child Survival and Development.
2. Participates with UNICEF/government/and other partners in the development of strategies, methodologies and identification of new approaches for improving maternal and child Nutrition, with emphasis on programme communication at community and household levels.
3. Provides technical assistance for policy development and strategy formulation and implementation in the area of maternal and child nutrition that reflect child survival and development priorities.
4. Ensures the preparation of the maternal and child Nutrition component of the Situation Analysis and its periodic update clearly identifying programme results. Prepares input of the Nutrition component to the Country Programme related documents, (e.g., Plan of Operations, Project Plans of Action, Country Programme Summary Sheet (CPSS), Programme Summary Sheet (PSS)), for assigned programmes/projects.
5. Assists government authorities and partners in planning and organizing training programmes for the purpose of capacity building of service providers, at national and district levels, to deliver nutrition services for children under five years and women of child bearing age, including HIV/AIDS affected children.
6. Coordinates activities and exchanges information/ideas with the other components of the Child Survival and Development programme and with the other programmes, to improve maternal and child Nutrition monitoring, information and reporting systems, and in the development of communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and community participation.
7. Undertakes field visits, and surveys in order to monitor and evaluate project implementation and impact. Identifies problems and proposes remedial actions. Identifies alternative courses of action to accelerate/improve programme delivery.
8. Coordinates with Operations/Supply staff on supply and non- supply assistance activities. Ensures proper utilization of funds disbursed and accountability and those activities are within established plans of action, and the programme budget allotments. Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to the Nutrition Manager or other Senior Programme Officers, as required.
9. Contributes to the mobilization of resources for nutrition activities and participates in the preparation of all programme reports for management, Board, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc. Supports nutrition cluster leadership in case of emergency.
   Qualifications of Successful Candidate
10. Advanced university degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Social Sciences, or related technical field.*
11. Five years of relevant work experience at the national and international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.
12. Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

*A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Competencies of Successful Candidate:

Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.

Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.

Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.

Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.

Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.

Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.

Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.

Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.
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 organization.

How to apply:

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.

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from you.

Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies. Applications must be received by 12 May 2014.

Vacancy position link:
https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PA...

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 07 Feb 2014

Purpose of the Position:

Under the general guidance of the Deputy Representative, responsible for the design, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of a behaviour change and social mobilization strategy in support of the country programme in Sierra Leone.

The 2015-2019 Country Programme will have a strong focus on Community-Centred Capacity Building. The Communication for Development Manager leads UNICEF`s overarching strategy to ensure active and effective engagement of communities into programme planning, implementation and monitoring to foster community development.

Key Expected Results:

1. In collaboration with UNICEF and government programme officers (including local councils), designs and manages/facilitates the implementation of communication plans of action aiming at: (a) behaviour development/change at the individual/household levels; (b) social mobilization of civil society organizations; and (c) Coordinate the different community based activities by programme sections in a unified Community-Centred Capacity Development approach ensuring increased community participation and ownership in development programmes.

2. Develops partnerships with religious groups, traditional leaders, teachers, mother`s groups and other organized groups in the community, as well as civil society organizations, and actively engage them in the implementation of the country programme.

3. Develops training materials and activities to build capacity in participatory & behaviour communication at various government levels in support of programme sustainability.

4. Monitors and evaluates activities on the basis of applied communication research and frequent visits to project sites. Disseminates communication research finds, ensures exchanges of experience and new methods to government officials, programme staff and other UNICEF partners.

5. In collaboration with partners, organizes/manages the formative research, development, pre-testing and production of culturally relevant communication materials to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery, including facilitating behaviour change, where necessary.

6. Provides technical support to government counterparts in the development and appropriate use of communication for social development, aimed at both individual behaviour change and collective actions.

7. Coordinates development of the work plans for the unit and ensures objectives and targets are achieved. Supervises staff, identifies training needs and provides on-the-job training and supports fund raising.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate:

• Advanced university degree in the social/behavoural sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education) with emphasis on participatory communication, communication planning, social mobilization, participatory research, training and impact evaluation of communication interventions.*

• Eight years of relevant work experience in the planning and management of social development programmes, including four years in developing countries, with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.

• Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station would be an asset.

*A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Competencies of Successful Candidate:

• Has highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal public speaking.

• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

• Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.

• Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.

• Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.

• Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.

• Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.

• Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.

• Seeks and proposes opportunities for advancing UNICEF`s mission.

How to apply:

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. If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from you.Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies. Applications must be received by 07 February, 2014.

Vacancy position link: https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PA...

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 02 Oct 2013

Purpose of the Position:

As the head of operations of a medium-sized office, the incumbent will be accountable for management of cost effective, efficient and secure operations, in support of management, administration and implementation of the country programmes, consistent with operations of all other country offices in the Region in accordance with strategy, plans and decisions made by Regional Management Team and Country Programme Management Teams.

Key Expected Results:

1. Effective operations of financial, human resource and administrative managementManages and ensures the effective, equitable and efficient operations of the office's finance, human resource and administrative systems to support and facilitate the attainment of programmatic goals and objectives by meeting changing operational requirements. Ensures effective operations that promote gender sensitivity and gender parity. Advises management and assists in establishing new offices.

2. Policy interpretation and applicationAs technical professional and manager, accountable for the correct and consistent application of organizational policies and procedures in the management of finance and administrative functions through the provision of technical leadership and operational support to the country office.

Contributes to global and regional strategic planning and policy changes/formulation on operational matters as necessary; Provides technical input to contribute to the establishment of operational guidelines in close coordination with the head of office, the Regional Operations Officer and DFAM.

Implements the effective communication, training, roll-out, monitoring and evaluation of new operational initiatives, guidelines and procedures.

1. Fiduciary integrity/responsibility for funds and assetsSafeguards the financial resources entrusted to the office by advising on and/or managing financial assets, financial planning and cash management activities and by recommending improvements to the financial and administrative management systems and procedures. Accountable for fiduciary integrity/responsibility for funds and assets taking decision on all operational and financial transactions, disbursement of funds, and administrative arrangements.

Ensures efficient, cost-effective and transparent utilization of resources through knowledge and technology transfer between offices and consistency of approaches.

1. Leadership in strategic planning and policy formulation in the areas of operationsPlays a major role in strategic planning and decision-making within the UNICEF Operations and provides sound professional input and oversight to the development, reform and change of financial, human resource and administrative policies, systems and procedures, including those that strengthen gender policy in programming and staff gender parity.

Participates in effective management process by providing technical advices and supports to corporate committees (including PBR, RMTs, CMT, JCC, CRC, PSB, etc.).

1. Office ServicesEnsures the provision of basic offices services including space management, equipment, communications and security to enhance staff safety and productivity.

Under the auspices of the Inter-Agency Operations Management Team, supports approaches for enhancing UN common services to attain efficiencies and effectiveness.

1. CPMPDevelopment of the finance, budget and administrative components of the CPMP is timely completed; participates in the review of office structures and operations, and compilation of required job descriptions, prior to budget preparation, in line with the country programme commitment; contributes to the preparation of budget and the accompanying justification and documentation. Participates in the country programme strategy, development, planning and preview/reviews meetings to identify staffing and administrative operational requirements. Within the framework of the CPMP, coordinates and contributes towards human resources planning.

2. Compliance and Internal ControlMonitors and manages budget process. Ensures all other operational reporting requirements are fully met for the office. Monitors compliance with all operational systems and procedures and ensures integrity in all financial and other administrative operations of the office.

Serve as the focal person for office management indicators; ensure all other operational reporting requirements are fully met for the office; in collaboration with the Deputy Representative, ensure the implementation of agreed audit recommendations; advise on corrective measures to be taken and establish relevant internal controls. Develop training activities to ensure effective operational performance and efficiency.

1. Staff Learning and DevelopmentDevelops training activities to ensure effective operational performance and efficiency. Develops and implements effective staff learning and development programme activities for both programme and operations staff on operational matters for capacity building. Plans and conducts operations workshops for staff's competency building, staff development, learning and career development. Provides coaching and counselling to the staff on performance enhancement/development.

2. Partnership, Coordination and CollaborationMaintains government counterpart relations; resolves issues pertaining to conditions of service, operational facilities and privileges within the context of the Basic Cooperation Agreement; Ensures adherence to financial regulations and rules pertaining to Cash Assistance to Government (CAG).

Cooperates and coordinates with other UN agency counterparts in the UN reform initiatives (including HACT capacity building of IPs, common services and premises agenda, etc.).

Advises Head of Office on finance, human resource and administrative matters providing guidance on all operational submissions for the approval of the Regional Director; briefs office staff on financial, human resource and administrative policies and procedures providing authoritative advice; provides technical guidance and oversight to junior Operations staff in country offices and swiftly resolves operational issues.

Coordinates/liaises with the HQ Divisions to support policy formulation in the area of operations; advises on the applicability of new policy directives to regional operations. Makes substantive recommendations on the improvement of systems and internal controls, planning and restructuring and resolution of sensitive issues and problems, taking into account the prevailing conditions in the locality.

Establishes and maintains all consultative and management committees (e.g. APC, JCP, JCC, CRC, PSB, TRT, PBR and Training); Organizes and trains committees in compliance with the guidelines.

Collaborates with senior Programme Officers and country office staff providing creative problem solving in support of programming activities while maintaining sound internal operational controls.

Represents the office in meetings with local banks and administrative suppliers; negotiates locally issued contracts as well as in meetings with other UN Agencies to coordinate operational matters and activities, including harmonization of the UN common system.

Represents UNICEF in the local salary survey committee and fully participates in all processes of the salary survey review and administration to ensure the methodology is applied correctly throughout.

Coordinates promptly with the Regional Office, the Head of Office, Programme Officers and other staff in the country office for security-related issues and emergency operations. Provides operational support to emergency preparedness and emergencies. Informs and updates all staff members in the country office on security related issues and emergency operations.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate:

Advanced university degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, or directly related technical field(s). Valid professional certification (CA; CPA; etc.) from an accredited chartered accountancy institution, in conjunction with a relevant first-level university degree, may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience at the national and international levels in office management, finance, budget, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply or administration.

Previous hands on experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity is required.

Work experience in emergency duty station is an asset.

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate:

Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.

Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.

Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.

Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.

Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.

Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization's future potential.

Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.

Sets clearly defined objectives and produces comprehensive project plans for the organization.

Remarks:

This is a re-advertisement due to the time-lapse from the closing of the original vacancy. Previous applicants need not reapply as their original application will be duly considered.

How to apply:

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. If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from you. Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies. Applications must be received by 02 October, 2013.

Vacancy position link:

https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PA...

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.