UNICEF recruits 01 Consultant International / Programme Officer, P-2
Consultant International: Programme Officer, P-2, SSA 4 mois, Kinshasa,
Job Number: 521640 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Africa: Congo, Dem. Rep
Work Type : Consultancy
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Under the guidance of the Chief planning, the consultant will support the report officer to prepares regular Donor Updates, donor reports, contribution monitoring, donor proposals, and management documents in relation to the UNICEF country and emergency programme. The titular of the position has been temporary assigned to support the UNICEF’ response to Ebola in Beni and North Kuvi. Considering the number of donor reports to submit in the coming months and the office audit that will take place in July through August, the Planning section is seeking the service of a skilled and motivated consultant to support the following tasks:
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting
Works with programme staff to ensure quality and results-based donor reports including background situation, overall UNICEF experience in relevant sector, objectives of specific donor contribution, target groups, results, constraints, appropriate financial statements, including relevant human-interest stories, and photography to illustrate UNICEF supported activities supported by the specific donor.
Ensure timely submission of high quality donor reports and follow up in case of donors’ feedbacks on the reports sent.
Participates in other report writing functions such as Annual Report, Review Reports and Project reports in the Office.
Update and maintain guidance and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of donor reporting, based on global guidance and country needs. Contributes to the quality of different management documents.
Organizes trainings to improve staff capacity on donor reporting
Fund Mobilization
Contribute to the quality assurance of proposals for donors including background on the situation in the country and in the relevant sectors, action to date by UNICEF in this area, proposed activities, objectives, target groups, expected results, indicators, timeline for implementation and budget.
Act as a member of the CO Resource Mobilization team.
Audit Preparation
Support the donor report officer to ensure updates and completeness of all donor reports, proposals, correspondences with donors and PPD/PFP, and any other relevant documentation
Ensure all donor reports, proposals, correspondences with donors and PPD/PFP, and any other relevant documentation are properly achieved (hard and soft copies)
Support to the planning section
Perform any other tasks requested by the chief planning in support to the section.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Education
University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, social sciences etc…
Work Experience
Two years practical professional work experience in communication, media, or planning, monitoring and reporting, or project management.
Specific donor reporting experience, particularly for the United Nations an asset to the job.
International and national work experience.
Background/familiarity with emergency situations.
Language Proficiency
Fluency in French and English is requied. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
Competencies
Competency Profile
Core Values (Required)
Commitment
Diversity and Inclusion
Integrity
Core Competencies (Required)
Communication [ II ]
Working with People [ I ]
Drive for Results [ I ]
Functional Competencies (Required)
Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ I ]
Relating and Networking [ I ]
Persuading and Influencing [ I ]
Applying Technical Expertise [ I ]
Learning and Researching [ II ]
Planning and Organizing [ II ]
Technical Knowledge [ I ]
Specific Technical Knowledge Required [ I ]
Specific and up-to-date working knowledge of:
Executive Board and other policy documents.
Executive Directives,
Thorough knowledge of Mid-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP)
UN/UNICEF Policy Papers
UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines.
Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF
General administrative and financial guidelines.
Human resources manual
UNICEF communication and other Division of Communication (DOC) guidelines
Communication toolkit
Brand Toolkit and Brand Book
UNICEF Stylebook
Ethical Guidelines on Reporting on Children
Common Technical Knowledge Required [ I ]
General knowledge of:
Communication practice, methodology and practical application. Knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research planning and strategy.
Fundamentals of working in various media formats – print, audio, video, web etc.
Computer systems, including internet navigation, office applications, and specifically, interactive digital media.
United Nations or other international organizations; good understanding of world affairs, current events and international development issues
Global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and current UNCEF position and approaches.
UNICEF communication goals, visions, positions, policies, guidelines and strategies.
UNICEF policies and strategy to address national and international issues, including emergencies.
UNICEF emergency communication policies, goals, strategies and approaches, including emergency preparedness.
Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced [ II ]
Knowledge and expertise in management, communication strategy and networking.
Technical competence in producing content for various media formats – print, audio, video, web etc.
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.
Remarks
* The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service.
Closing Date Tue Apr 30 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)