UNICEF recruits 01 Programme Officer NOA

Programme Officer NOA, Tripoli, Libya, Temporary Appointment, # 110359 (LIBYA NATIONALS ONLY)

Job Number: 522554 | Vacancy Link

Locations: Middle East and North Africa: Libya

Work Type : Temporary Appointment

BACKGROUND

UNICEF Libya Country Office is looking to enhance its capacity in emergency preparedness and

response in light of the ongoing emergencies facing the western part of the country. This position

will be critical to enhance that emergency capacity, follow up on programme implementation,

monitor activities and activate and maintain the relevant networks and relationships with key

stakeholders in Tripoli and the western region.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Under the guidance of the Emergency Specialist, the incumbent will provide professional technical

assistance and support for programme design, planning and implementation, management and

evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, in support of

programme goals and objectives.

Represents UNICEF in all respective external meetings with the government, UN coordination

mechanisms, partners and acts as a focal point for the organization.

KEY END-RESULTS EXPECTED

• Technical contribution to and participation in effective knowledge management made to

strengthen country programme management and activities, including data collection,

analysis, and information sharing/exchanges.

• Effective monitoring system administered, and analysis of country level socio-politicaleconomic

trends and their implications provided for the identification of critical programme

intervention point and measures; changes in programme work plans and recommendations

drafted or prepared as required.

• Programme funds effectively monitored for optimum use.

• Programme monitoring and evaluations effectively conducted to improve programme

performance, and programme status reports timely prepared.

• Technical support and assistance provided to elevate the quality of rights-based projects

/programmes, and add coherence, synergy and value to project management process by

using results-based management.

• Contribution and support provided to build and reinforce commitment and institutional

capacities of the national and local partners.

• Rights perspective and advocacy at the community and family levels incorporated in policy

analysis for establishing and elevating UNICEF’s credibility in policy debates.

• Technical support and assistance provided to enhance effective communication and

networking through partnership and collaboration.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS

Within the delegated authority and the given organizational set-up, the incumbent will be responsible for all or most of the following areas of major duties and key end results.

Knowledge Management for Programmes

• Contribute to country programmes by supporting knowledge management through providing professional assistance in data collection and analysis, complete and accurate reporting as well as participation in the Programme Knowledge Network system of « lessons learned » and other corporate-level databases.

• Participate in information exchange with partners as well as in the development of training

and orientation material by providing professional technical assistance.

Programme Development and Management

• Provide technical assistance in the preparation of the Situation Analysis for programme development and management by collecting and analyzing data and monitoring implementation progress. Contribute to the identification of critical intervention points and measures by administering a consistent and transparent monitoring system; analyse country level socio-political-economic trends and their implications for ongoing programmes and projects.

• Draft or prepare programme work plans as required. Propose adjustments/changes in work plans. Propose programme recommendations for inclusion in formal programme documentation, and new approaches, methods and practices for supervisor. Optimum Use of Program Funds

• Monitors programme implementation progress and compliance. Monitors the allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated. Takes appropriate recommendations or actions to optimize use of programme funds.

Programme Monitoring and Evaluations

• Undertakes field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation and decides on required corrective action.

• Collaborate with partners to carry out a rigorous and transparent approach to evaluation  and participate in the major programme evaluation exercises in consultation with theRepresentative, the Operations Officer, the Evaluation Officer and others to improve efficiency and quality of programme delivery. Participate in annual sector review meetings with government counterparts. Collaborate and prepare annual program status reports in a timely manner, as required.

Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach

• Support a rights-based programmes approach in the formulation of programme goals and objectives and development of strategies and implementation frameworks. Collaborate with partners and assist in the strengthening of quality child rights-based programmes through consistent and effective planning, design, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of programmes and projects. Contribute to coherence, synergy and added value to the programming planning and design processes using a results-based management approach to programme planning and design.

• Provide technical assistance in preparing viable recommendations on project implementation, alternative approaches, new initiatives and optimal utilization of resources that contribute effectively to the fulfilment of the rights of children and women. National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability

• Provide government authorities with technical assistance and support in planning and organizing training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability.

• Promote and maintain the building and reinforcing of the commitment and institutional capacities of the national and local partners by identifying these partners and partnerships and providing continuous support, coordination and collaboration for sustainability.

Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Community and Family Levels

• Analyze programme related issues and policies from a children’s and women’s rights perspective and advocacy at the community and family levels for elevating credibility in national policy debates. Promote the organization goals of UNICEF through active advocacy and communication.

Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration.

• Facilitate partnership and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate development data and information, exchange information on

programme/project status and implementation and movement/distribution of supplies.

Establish and maintain linkage to the Regional Programme Knowledge Network to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme data.

• Collaborate with the Operations Section to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavours and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability. Approve allocation and disbursement of funds ensuring they are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated in accordance with the programme budget allotments (PBA).

• Maintain close collaboration with Regional and HQ Advisers for overall coordination.

• Provide professional support in the provision of technical advice, negotiation, advocacy and promotion of area/country level goals, leading to agreement on practicable and priority actions to be supported by the UNICEF programme.

Qualifications:

Education

A university degree in one of the following fields is required: Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or another relevant technical field.

Experience

A minimum ofone years of relevant professional work experience is required.

Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.

Background/familiarity with emergency is considered as an asset.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

Competencies and level of proficiency required:

i) Core Values

• Commitment

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Integrity

ii) Core Competencies

• Communication [ II ]

• Working with People [ II ]

• Drive for Results [ II ]

iii) Functional Competencies

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ I ]

• Analyzing [ I ]

• Applying Technical Expertise [ I ]

• Learning and Researching [ II ]

• Planning and Organizing [ II ]

Core Values

▪ Commitment

▪ Diversity and inclusion

▪ Integrity

Core competencies

▪ Communication (II)

▪ Working with people (I)

▪ Drive for results (I)

Functional Competencies:

▪ Formulating strategies and concepts (I)

▪ Analyzing (II)

▪ Applying technical expertise ((II)

▪ Learning and researching (II)

▪ Planning and organizing (II)

Closing Date Mon Jun 03 2019 21:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)