UNICEF recruits 01 Emergency Specialist (Humanitarian Cash Transfers), (P-3)
Emergency Specialist (Humanitarian Cash Transfers), (P-3), Temporary Appointment (364 days), Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), #110619 (523782)
Job Number: 523782 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Africa: Central Afr.Rep
Work Type : Temporary Appointment
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And we never give up.
For every child, a chance
Under the general supervision of the Chief Emergency and Field Operations, and in close collaboration with the relevant sections, the Emergency Specialist – Humanitarian Cash Transfers (HCTs) will provide guidance and technical assistance to support the UNICEF Central African Republic (CAR) country office in developing the HCT modality, while working closely with OCHA, WFP and UNHCR to develop common approaches. Guidance and technical assistance should be provided in terms of design, planning, implementation management, monitoring of activities and data analysis.
How can you make a difference?
1. Coordination and collaboration on cash transfer programming
Advise the Country Office on inter-agency collaboration on cash in emergencies, particularly within the framework of the Statement from the Principals of OCHA, UNHCR, WFP and UNICEF on the development of joint approaches and mechanisms for cash assistance.
Contribute to the development of the joint initiative’s workplan, and to its implementation
Actively participate and represent UNICEF in the Cash Working Group.
Ensure operational linkages between UNICEF cash assistance and relevant UNICEF sectors, including the Rapid Response Mechanism
2. Cash based assistance, design and implementation
Advise the Country Office on UNICEF strategic positioning on cash in emergencies in CAR, based on best practices, country specificities and partners’ comparative advantages.
Support the ongoing development of humanitarian cash transfers (HCTs) within the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM).
Develop the integration of cash-based interventions (CBIs) by designing relevant sector-specific and multi-sector projects using HCTs and CBIs where relevant, and where UNICEF comparative advantage is present.
Undertake cash feasibility assessments where relevant to inform UNICEF cash programmes, and identify potential implementing partners, and/or contribute to partners’ design efforts to ensure that HCT programmes are child-centered.
Conduct regular operational analysis of the HCT programmes, identify areas of poor performance, bottlenecks, and identify solutions such as design improvements, additional trainings and technical support.
Ensure Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) is streamlined across the programme implementation cycle with attention to information sharing to beneficiaries, community inclusion in programme implementation, complaints and response mechanism and continuous learning.
Ensure analysis of complaints and feedback received through different communication channels and ensure follow up by implementing partners.
Develop, review and maintain work plans with time frames and deadlines for key activities, based on changing and emerging needs, and ensure that standard operating procedures are developed.
Prepare programme reports required for management, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.
Work closely with relevant sections/units as needed.
3. Operational oversight and risk management
Work in close collaboration with the Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) team to implement a sound monitoring and evaluation system for the cash transfer programme/components, undertake field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation and decide on required corrective action
Produce knowledge management products for the cash transfer programme through data collection and analysis, complete and accurate reporting as well as generating and documenting lessons learned.
In close collaboration with the PME team and the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) unit, ensure coverage of CBIs by the CO’s third party monitoring system.
Conduct risk assessments and propose risk mitigation measures for the use of cash in emergencies in the specific country context of CAR.
Ensure all applicable HACT risk management measures for HCT are implemented.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in international development, social sciences, public policy, public health, or relevant field.
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in the design, implementation and management of humanitarian cash transfer project/programmes.
Previous research experience on humanitarian programming is desirable.
Ability to work independently and respond to feedback in a timely and professional manner.
Experience in emergency programme implementation.
Demonstrated knowledge in the use of cash in emergencies.
Familiarity with UNICEF programming in emergency contexts preferred.
Experience in multi-stakeholder co-ordination and facilitation.
Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The competencies required for this post are:
Functional Competencies
Applying Technical Expertise [III]
Deciding and Initiating Actions [III]
Analyzing [II]
Leading and Supervising [II]
Persuading and Influencing [III]
Adapting and Responding to Change [III]
Coping with Pressure and Setbacks [III]
Planning and Organizing [II]
View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
* The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
* Please note that Bangui this is a non-family duty station.
* 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 offer of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service.
Closing Date Sun Jul 21 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)