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  • Posted: Jan 19, 2018
    Deadline: Feb 2, 2018
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    UNICEF contributes to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria with a mandate to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF’s Nigeria country programme: Aims to accelerate the realization of the rights of all c...
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    Supply Assistant

    Job Number: 510292
    Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
    Work Type: Fixed Term Staff

    Summary of Key Functions/Accountabilities

    • Support to country office supply planning process.
    • Support to programme and operations colleagues in the issuance of Purchase, asset and service requisition and Sales orders
    • Support in market survey and maintains an effective and robust supplier database
    • Prepares bidding documents, drafts CRC submissions, raise PO, sets realistic DATs to ensure prompt delivery and keeping adequate records of all transactions in compliant to financial rules
    • Support in knowledge management and capacity building of both supply colleagues and implementing partners

    Support to country office supply planning process and its execution:

    • Researches into the market and intranet to ensure adequate price information, realistic DATs are set in the planning stages. 
    • Liaison with all sections assigned to him/her to ensure the supply plan is in place and collated before the end of first quarter.
    • Ensure all collated supply plan are well documented, stored and monitored for proper execution.

    Support to programme and operations colleagues in the issuance of purchase requisitions:

    • Interact with Programme / operation Sections in the preparation and issuance of appropriate documents i.e. Supply Requisitions (accuracy in the specifications, budget estimates, realistic DATs and coding in line with Supply Manual).
    • Undertakes reconciliation and adjustments of expenditures on requisitions, recording proof of delivery for GIT (goods in transit) updates, monitoring of Contracts for closure, etc

    Support in market survey and maintains an effective and robust supplier database:

    • Researches into the open market and intranet to ppre-qualify suitable vendors as need arises and ensuring adequate records of these vendors in VISION.
    • Maintaining a chronological filing system for vendors
    • Analyzing vendor performance at the end of every year and recommend non performing vendors to the Supply and Logistic Manager for appropriate action.

    Prepares bidding documents, draft CRC submission, raise POs, sets realistic DATs to ensure prompt delivery and keeping adequate records of all transactions:

    • Prepares bidding documents (e.g RFQ/RFP, ITB) circulation same to UNICEF registered vendors, conducts bid opening in liaison with supervisor and other sections, bid tabulation, draft CRC submission and raise PO.
    • Monitoring POs to ensure UNICEF obtains delivery promptly and according to the set DATs
    • Conducts pre-delivery inspection of high value POs as per supply manual and NCO supply SoP. Documenting the results and filing them approriately
    • Prepares monitoring and reporting information for supervisor on status of PO and requisition on weekly basis for effective monitoring of performance indicators.

    Support in knowledge management and capacity building of both supply colleagues and implementing partners:

    • Conducts end user monitoring in liaison with programme colleagues and recording gaps in that process
    • Supports capacity development activities to colleagues and government partners related to performance monitoring, good procurement and logistic practices
    • Preparing training materials and participating on exercises pertaining to supply and logistics chain value system

    Undertake any other supply/programme related assignments depending on the office priorities and as assigned by supervisor.

    Impact of Results:

    • The efficiency and effectiveness of the support provided by the Supply assistant to the section would facilitates the timely delivery of supply component to the overall UNICEF Nigeria programme in Nigeria, which in turn enhances the offices and UNICEF's capacity in helping the most vulnerable women and children.
    • Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles)

    Core Values:

    • Commitment
    • Diversity and inclusion
    • Integrity

    Core competencies:

    • Communication (II)
    • Working with people (II)
    • Drive for results (II)

    Functional Competencies:

    • Drive for result
    • Analyzing (II)
    • Applying technical expertise (II)
    • Planning and organizing (II)
    • Following Instructions and Procedures (II)

    Recruitment Qualifications
    Education:

    • Completion of Secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

    Experience:

    • A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible work experience in the functional area of supply and procurement.

    Language Requirements:

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

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    Programme Assistant, GS6

    Job Number: 510293
    Location: Maiduguri
    Work Type : Fixed Term Staff

    Summary of Key Functions/Accountabilities

    • Support to programme development, planning and execution.
    • Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results
    • Support in resource mobilization
    • Support in knowledge management and capacity building

    Detailed Key Functions/Accountabilities
    Support to programme development, planning and execution:

    • 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. Â
    • Drafts project documents, work plans, budgets, 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.

    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/follow up.

    Support in resource mobilization:

    • Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information in support of preparing reports pertaining to donors (both current and potential). Â
    • 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.

    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 program processes and procedures which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.

    Impact of Results

    • The efficiency and effectiveness of the support provided by the programme assistant to the development, implementation and monitoring of programs/projects facilitates the delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the respective section, which in turn enhances the offices and UNICEF's capacity in helping the most vulnerable women and children.

    Requirement /Qualifications
    Education:

    • Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

    Experience:

    • A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required.

    Language Requirements:

    • Fluency in English and in the local language of the duty station required.

    Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles)
    Core Values:

    • Commitment
    • Diversity and inclusion
    • Integrity

    Core competencies:

    • Communication (II)
    • Working with people (II)
    • Drive for results (II)

    Functional Competencies:

    • Analyzing (II)
    • Applying technical expertise (II)
    • Planning and organizing (II)
    • Following Instructions and Procedures (II)

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    Child Protection Specialist, NOC

    Job Number: 510300
    Location: Maiduguri
    Work Type : Fixed Term Staff

    Job Organizational Context

    • The Child Protection Specialist GJP is to be used in a Country Office (CO) where the Child Protection Program is a major or key component of the Country Program (or UNDAF).
    • The Specialist reports to the Chief, Child Protection Section who is at Level 5/4 or a Child Protection Specialist who is at Level 4.

    Purpose for the Job

    • The Child Protection Specialist reports to the Child Protection Specialist (Level 3) for guidance and general supervision.
    • The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Child Protection (or a sector of) program/s and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of progress of child protection programs/projects within the country program.
    • The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable contributions to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm and to protect their rights to survival, development and well-being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework and UN intergovernmental bodies.
    • The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF's Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.

    Summary of Key Functions/Accountabilities

    • Support to programs/projects development and planning
    • Program management, monitoring and delivery of results
    • Technical and operational support to program implementation
    • Networking and partnership building
    • Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

    Detailed Key Functions/Accountabilities
    Support to program/project development and planning:

    • Support the preparation/design and conduct/update of situation analysis for the child protection programs/projects and/or sector to ensure that current comprehensive and evidence based data on child protection issues are available to guide UNICEF's strategic policy advocacy, intervention and development efforts on child rights and protection and to set program priorities, strategies, design and implementation plans. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery.
    • Participate in strategic program discussion on the planning of child protection programs/projects. Formulate, design and prepare programs/projects proposal for the sector, ensuring alignment with the overall UNICEF's Strategic Plans and Country Program and coherence/integration with UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.
    • Establish specific goals, objectives and strategies and implementation plans for the sector/s using results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentations for program review and approval.
    • Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies and to determine national priorities/competencies to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
    • Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes and to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programs/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.

    Program management, monitoring and delivery of results:

    • Plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurement to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the assigned sector in child protection programs.
    • Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.
    • Prepare/assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths/weaknesses in program and management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
    • Actively monitor programs/projects through field visits, surveys and/or exchange of information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
    • Monitor and verify the optimum/appropriate use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity and ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
    • Prepare regular/mandated program/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress.

    Technical and operational support to program implementation:

    • Provide technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and country office partners/donors on interpretation, application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices and approaches on child protection and related issues to support program management, implementation and delivery of results.
    • Arrange/coordinate availability of technical experts with Regional Office/HQ to ensure timely/appropriate support throughout the programming/projects process.
    • Participate in child protection program meetings including program development and contingency planning discussions on emergency preparedness in the country or other locations designated to provide technical and operational information, advice and support.
    • Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic program materials for management use, information and/or consideration.

    Networking and partnership building:

    • Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant government counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners/allies/donors/academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise and to reinforce cooperation to achieve sustainable and broad results in child protection.
    • Prepare communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for child protection programs and emergency interventions.
    • Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on child protection and related issues to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF planning and preparation of programs/projects ensuring organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNDAF process in development planning and agenda setting.

    Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building:

    • Apply/introduce innovative approaches and good practice to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.
    • Keep abreast, research, benchmark and implement best practices in child protection management and information systems. Assess, institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.
    • Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programs and projects.
    • Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results in child protection and related programs/projects.

    Impact of Results

    • The strategic and effective advocacy, planning and formulation of child protection programs/projects and the achievement of sustainable results, contributes to achievement of goals and objectives to create a protective environment for children against harm and all forms of violence and ensures their survival, development and well-being in society.
    • Achievements in child protection programs and projects in turn contribute to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide program services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country.

    Requirements/ Qualifications
    Education:

    • An Advanced University degree in International Development, Human Rights, Psychology, Sociology, International Law and other Social Science field is required.

    Experience:

    • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection and/other related areas at the international level some of which preferably were served in a developing country is required.
    • Relevant experience in child protection and related areas, program/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.
    • Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.

    Language Requirements:

    • Fluency in English is required. 
    • Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset

    Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles)
    Core Values:

    • Commitment
    • Diversity and inclusion
    • Integrity

    Core competencies:

    • Communication (II)
    • Working with people (II)
    • Drive for results (II)

    Functional Competencies:

    • Leading and supervising (I)
    • Formulating strategies and concepts (II)
    • Analyzing (III)
    • Relating and networking (II)
    • Deciding and Initiating action (II)
    • Applying technical expertise (III)

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    Child Protection Officer - NOB

    Job Number: 510299
    Location: Maiduguri, Borno

    Job organizational Context

    • The Child Protection Officer GJP is to be used in a Country Office (CO) where the Child Protection Program is a major or key component of the Country Program (or UNDAF). The Child Protection Officer reports to the Chief, Child Protection or Child Protection Specialist who is at Level 5/4/3.

    Purpose for the Job

    • The Child Protection Officer reports to the Child Protection Specialist for supervision. The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programs/projects within the Country Program from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative program tasks to facilitate program development, implementation, program progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.

    Key Functions, Accountabilities and Related Duties/Tasks
    Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

    • Support to program development and planning
    • Program management, monitoring and delivery of results
    • Technical and operational support to program implementation
    • Networking and partnership building
    • Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

    Support to program development and planning:

    • Conduct/update situation analysis for the program sector/s for development, design and management of child protection related programs/projects. Research and report on development trends and (economic, social, health etc) data for use in program development, management, monitoring, evaluation and delivery of results.
    • Contribute to the development/establishment of sectoral program goals, objectives and strategies and results-based planning through research, collection, analysis and reporting of child protection and other related information for development planning and priority and goal setting.
    • Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical, program, operational and administrative transactions, preparing related materials/documentations and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support program planning, results based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluating results.
    • Prepare required program documentations/materials/data to facilitate the program review and approval process.

    Program management, monitoring and delivery of results:

    • Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss operational and implementation issues, provide solutions, recommendations and/or alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decision.
    • Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
    • Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programs/projects and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of program management.
    • Monitor and report on the use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocation/goals, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity.
    • Report on critical issues/findings to ensure timely resolution by management/stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.
    • Prepare regular/mandated sectoral program/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress.

    Technical and operational support to program implementation:

    • Conduct regular program field visits and surveys and/or exchange information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support, take appropriate action to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
    • Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices on child protection and related issues to support program implementation, operations and delivery of results.

    Networking and partnership building:

    • Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate program implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results on child protection.
    • Draft communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for child protection programs.
    • Participate in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) meetings/events on programming to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF operational planning and preparation of child protection programs/projects and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF position and strategies with the UNDAF development and planning process.
    • Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.

    Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building:

    • Identify, capture, synthesize and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders.
    • Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.
    • Research and report on best and cutting edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems.
    • Participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.

    Impact of Results

    • The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Officer to program preparation and planning and implementation of programs/projects, contributes to achievement of sustainable results to create a protective environment for children against harm and all forms of violence and ensures their survival, development and well-being in society. Success in child protection programs and projects in turn contribute to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide program services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country.

    Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles)
    Core Values:

    • Commitment
    • Diversity and inclusion
    • Integrity

    Core Competencies:

    • Communication (I)
    • Working with people (II)
    • 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)

    Recruitment Qualifications
    Education:

    • A University Degree in International Development, Human Rights, Psychology, Sociology, International Law or other social science field is required.

    Experience:

    • A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection and/other related areas at the international and/or in a developing country is required.
    • Relevant experience in child protection and related areas, program/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an asset. Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.

    Language Requirements:

    • Fluency in English is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset

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    Health Specialist NOC

    Job Number: 510295
    Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
    Work Type : Fixed Term Staff

    Background

    • The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does" in programs, in advocacy and in operations.
    • The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism.
    • To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life "in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions" her or his rights are violated.
    • There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society' most disadvantaged citizens" addressing inequity" not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries.
    • This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

    Job Organizational Context

    • The Health Specialist GJP is to be used in a Country Office (CO) where the Health Program is a major or key component of the Country Program (or UNDAF). The Specialist reports to the Chief Health/Nutrition/CSD who is at Level 5/4 or a Health Specialist who is at Level 4.

    Purpose for the job

    • The Health Specialist reports to the Health Manager for guidance and general supervision.
    • The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the health program/s and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of program progress of a sector of the health (e.g. nutrition, gender, maternal, neonatal, child survival/development) program/s within the country program.
    • The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance and accountability framework.

    Key Function, Accountabilities and Related Duties/Tasks
    Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

    • Support to program development and planning
    • Program management, monitoring and delivery of results
    • Technical and operational support to program implementation
    • Networking and partnership building
    • Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

    Support to program development and planning:

    • Support/contribute to the preparation/design and conduct/update of situation analysis for the sector/s to establish a strategic plan for development, design and management of health related programs. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery.
    • Participate in strategic program discussion on the planning of health program. Formulate, design and prepare a sector of the health program proposal, ensuring alignment with the overall UNICEF's Strategic Plans and Country Program and coherence/integration with UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.
    • Establish specific program goals, objectives and strategies and implementation plans based on results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentations for program review and approval.
    • Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies and to determine national priorities/competencies to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
    • Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes and to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programs/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.

    Program management, monitoring and delivery of results:

    • Plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurement to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the assigned sector in health programs.
    • Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.
    • Prepare/assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths/weaknesses in program and management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
    • Actively monitor programs/projects through field visits, surveys and/or exchange of information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
    • Monitor and verify the optimum/appropriate use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity and ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
    • Prepare regular/mandated program/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress.

    Technical and operational support to program implementation:

    • Provide technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on interpretation, application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices and approaches on health and related issues to support program development planning, management, implementation and delivery of results.
    • Participate in discussions with national partners/clients/stakeholders to promote health and development issues especially in the areas of gender, emergency preparedness and maternal, neonatal and child survival and development.
    • Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic program materials for management use, information and/or consideration.
    • Participate in emergency preparedness initiatives program development and contingency planning and/or to respond to emergencies in country or where designated.

    Networking and partnership building:

    • Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with health sector government counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners/allies/donors/academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity and exchange knowledge/expertise to facilitate the achievement of program goals on children rights and social justice/equity.
    • Prepare communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for health programs (maternal, neonatal and child survival and development).
    • Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on health and related issues to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF planning and preparation of health programs/projects ensuring organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNDAF process in development planning and agenda setting.

    Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building:

    • Apply/introduce innovative approaches and good practice to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.
    • Keep abreast and conduct research to provide evidence for implementation of best and cutting edge practices in health.
    • Assess, institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.
    • Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programs and projects.
    • Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results on health related programs/projects.

    Impact of Results:

    • The efficiency and efficacy of program preparation planning and implementation of health programs/projects contributes to the delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the Health/Country Program that directly impacts the improvement of the health of the most marginalized and vulnerable women and children in the country, and this in turn contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to continue to provide program services to protect the rights of children, promote greater social equality to enable children to survive, develop and reach their full potential in society.

    Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles)

    • Core Values
    • Commitment
    • Diversity and inclusion
    • Integrity

    Core competencies:

    • Communication (II)
    • Working with people (II)
    • Drive for results (II)

    Functional Competencies:

    • Leading and supervising (I)
    • Formulating strategies and concepts (II)
    • Analyzing (III)
    • Relating and networking (II)
    • Deciding and Initiating action (II)
    • Applying technical expertise ((III)

    Recruitment Qualifications
    Education:

    • An Advanced University Degree in Public Health/Nutrition, Pediatric Health, Family Health, Health Research, Global/International Health, Health Policy and/or Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Biostatistics, Socio-medical, Health Education, Epidemiology or other Health related Science is required.

    Experience:

    • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in public health/nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal and neonatal health care, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, at the international level some of which preferably in a developing country is required. Relevant experience in health/nutrition program/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.

     Language Requirements:

    • Fluency in English is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

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    Education Officer - NOB

    Job Number: 510296
    Location: Maiduguri, Borno
    Work Type: Fixed Term Staff

    Job Organizational Context

    • The Education Officer GJP is to be used in a Country Office (CO) where the Education Program is a major or key component of the Country Program (or UNDAF).
    • The Education Officer reports to the Chief, Education Section or Education Specialist who is at Level 3.

    Purpose for the Job

    • Under the supervision of the Education Specialist, the Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education programs/projects within the Country Program from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative program tasks to facilitate program development, implementation, program progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.

    Key Function, Accountabilities and Related Duties/Tasks
    Summary of Key Functions/Accountabilities:

    • Support to program development and planning
    • Program management, monitoring and delivery of results
    • Technical and operational support to program implementation
    • Networking and partnership building
    • Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

    Support to Program Development and Planning:

    • Contribute to the preparation/update of situation analysis for the program sector/s for development, design and management of education related programs/projects. Research and report on development trends and (economic, social, health etc) data for use in program development, management, monitoring, evaluation and delivery of results.
    • Contribute to the development/establishment of sectoral program goals, objectives and strategies and results-based planning through research, collection, analysis and reporting of education and other related information for development planning and priority and goal setting.
    • Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical, program, operational and administrative transactions, preparing related materials/documentations and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support program planning, results based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluating results.

    Program Management, Monitoring and Delivery of Results:

    • Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss operational and implementation issues, provide solutions, recommendations and/or alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decision. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
    • Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programs/projects and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of program management.
    • Monitor and report on the use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocation/goals, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on critical issues/findings to ensure timely resolution by management/stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.
    • A Draft regular/mandated sectoral program/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress.

    Technical and Operational Support to Program Implementation:

    • Conduct regular program field visits and surveys and/or exchange information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support, take appropriate action to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
    • Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices on education and related issues to support program implementation, operations and delivery of results.

    Networking and Partnership Building:

    • Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate program implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results on education programs.
    • Draft communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for education programs.
    • Participate in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) meetings/events on programming to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF operational planning and preparation of education programs/projects and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF position and strategies with the UNDAF development and planning process.
    • Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.

    Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building:

    • Contribute to identifying, capturing, synthesizing and sharing lessons learned for knowledge development and capacity development of stakeholders.
    • Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.
    • Research and report on best and cutting edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems.
    • Participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.

    Impact of Results:

    • The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Officer to program preparation and planning and implementation of programs/projects, contribute to achievement of sustainable results to improve learning outcomes and equitable, inclusive and universal access to education. Success in education programs and projects in turn contribute to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide program services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country.

    Recruitment Qualifications
    Education:

    • A University Degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology or other Social Science field is required.

    Experience:

    • A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in social development planning and management in education and related areas at the international and/or in a developing country is required.
    • Relevant experience in education and related areas, program/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.

    Language Requirements:

    • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

    Competencies and Level of Proficiency Required
    (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles)

    Core Values:

    • Commitment
    • Diversity and inclusion
    • Integrity.

    Core competencies:

    • Communication
    • Working with people
    • Drive for results.

    Functional Competencies:

    • Formulating strategies and concepts
    • Analyzing
    • Applying technical expertise
    • Learning and researching
    • Planning and organizing.

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    Communication for Development Specialist, NOC

    Job Number: 510298
    Location: Maiduguri
    Work Type : Fixed Term Staff

    Summary of Key Functions/Accountabilities

    • Support to strategy design and development of C4D activities
    • Implementation of C4D activities
    • Technical and operational support
    • Advocacy, networking and partnership building
    • Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

    Detailed Key Functions/Accountabilities
    Support to strategy design and development of C4D activities:

    • Conduct and/or participate in comprehensive C4D situation analysis of social, cultural, economic and political issues in the country/region, including through national/subnational working groups or committees. Assess/synthesize qualitative and quantitative information, data and evidence to support the establishment of comprehensive and evidence-based information for developing and planning the C4D component of the Country Program of Cooperation (and UNDAF).
    • Participate in country program planning and reviews to contribute to discussions on the underlying and contextual issues to be addressed (e.g. policies, gender/children inequality, cultural/social behavior etc) to ensure the successful and sustainable delivery of program results and provide technical recommendations on approaches, strategies and plans of action for C4D to promote behavioral and social change.
    • Prepare or provide quality assurance on materials and related documentations for C4D strategies and plans (as a component of the CO and/or UNDAF Programs) to ensure optimum impact, scale and sustainability of achievements/results.
    • Collaborate/consult with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to ensure synergy, integration, coherence, and harmonization of C4D activities with UNICEF MTSP, CO global communications and advocacy activities and UN System development activities and initiatives at the CO level, including in humanitarian response.

    Implementation of C4D activities:

    • Collaborate with, advise and/or consult internal partners and external partners to design C4D strategies, including formulation, production and testing materials and/or to organize C4D events and activities to ensure engagement and participation of key audiences, and maximum outreach and impact on behavioral and social change, including in humanitarian response.
    • Confirm/verify the technical quality, consistency and relevancy of communications strategies, including materials that are developed, produced and disseminated to target audience (e.g. individuals, communities, government officials, partners, media etc). Recommend appropriate multiple media formats (e.g. print, digital/social media, TV/Radio, Web, community networks, etc.). Oversee the production and implementation of multi-media initiatives for compliance with targets and plans that integrate the latest evidence.
    • Carry out C4D advocacy activities with/for a wide range of constituents, stakeholders, partners, communities, etc. to encourage/promote engagement and dialogue, inclusion, self determination and participation in mobilizing social, political, behavioral and cultural change to achieve sustainable program results on children and women’s rights, equity and well-being. Develop/select materials and other communication tools for C4D events.
    • Identify, establish and maintain active interaction/relations with media, academia and other strategic partners to communicate/advocate UNICEF’s competencies and achievements to ensure their engagement, interests and support in promoting social/political engagement for political action on children’s rights, and measurable changes in social and behavioral outcomes.
    • Conduct and/or participate in M & E and Evaluation exercises, including country program previews, meetings and mid-term/annual reviews to assess/report on efficacy/outcome of C4D on UNICEF and CO Strategic Plans/Goals. Recommend timely action to ensure the achievement of results as planned and allocated. Integrate/disseminate lessons learned in development planning and improvements.

    Technical and operational support:

    • Collaborate with internal CO, RO and/or RO colleagues to contribute to the development of strategies, approaches, policies and the planning of C4D social and resource mobilization initiatives in support of programs/projects implementation and delivery of results, including humanitarian response.
    • Participate in CO strategic discussions to collaborate on policy and agenda setting for C4D advocacy and investments and related external relations and resource mobilization initiatives.
    • Participate in budget planning and management of program funds and prepare financial plan for C4D initiatives. Monitor/track the use of resources as planned and verify compliance with organizational guidelines, rules and regulations and standards of ethics and transparency.

    Advocacy, networking and partnership building:

    • Identify, build and maintain partnerships through networking and proactive collaboration with strategic partners, e.g. academia; social networks; celebrities, journalist, media, all sectors/levels of (socially aware) society and critical audience to reinforce cooperation and/or pursue opportunities for C4D advocacy to promote UNICEF mission and goals for child rights, social equity and inclusiveness.
    • Collaborate with internal global/regional communication partners to harmonize, link and/or coordinate messaging and use of multiple media and communication platforms to enhance C4D outreach including in humanitarian contexts.
    • Participate in organizational and/or inter-agency (UNCT; National UN Communication for Development Round table) discussions and planning to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues in the UNDAF planning and preparation of C4D advocacy and resource mobilization initiatives including emergencies.

    Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building:

    • Implement innovative practices, approaches and latest technology on multiple media and social/digital platforms and networks for C4D that are appropriate/available for the CO context and audience.
    • Institutionalize/share best practices and knowledge learned/products with global/local partners and stakeholders to build capacity of practitioners, and disseminate these products to key audiences including donors and partners.
    • Organize/implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders/partners (government and non-government) in C4D planning, implementation and evaluation in support of programs/projects including in humanitarian settings.

    Impact of Results

    • The strategic and effective development and implementation of C4D advocacy initiatives and products directly impact on the ability of UNICEF to promote social, political and economic action and changes in behaviors, social attitudes, beliefs, harmful social norms and actions by communities, individuals and society on children’s right, survival and well-being.
    • This in turn contributes to enhancing the ability of UNICEF to fulfill its mission to achieve sustainable, locally-owned and concrete results in improving the survival, development and well-being of children in the country.

    Requirements/ Qualifications
    Education:

    • An Advanced University Degree in Social and Behavioral Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Education, Communication, Public Relations or other related Social Science field is required.

    Experience:

    • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in areas of social development program planning, communications and development, public advocacy and/or related areas at the international and/or large organization some of which preferably were served in a developing country is required.
    • Relevant experience in related areas in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.

    Language Requirements:

    • Fluency in English is required.
    • Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset

    Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles/ratings)
    Core Values:

    • Commitment
    • Diversity and inclusion
    • Integrity

    Core competencies:

    • Communication (III)
    • Working with people (II)
    • Drive for results (II)

    Functional Competencies:

    • Leading and supervising (I)
    • Formulating strategies/concepts (II)
    • Relating and networking (II)
    • Persuading and influencing (II)
    • Applying technical expertise (II)
    • Entrepreneurial thinking (II)

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    Administrative Assistant

    Job Number: 510292
    Location: Maiduguri, Borno
    Work Type: Fixed Term Staff

    Purpose for the Job

    • The Administrative Assistant is responsible for executing a broad variety of standardized administrative tasks for the respective section(s) requiring thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes and policies.
    • In this capacity, the need to project the image of a credible and reliable service provider is imperative to quality of process delivery, and the impact of work directly reflects on the overall reputation of the team in terms of responsiveness to client needs and quality of process execution.

    Key Functions, Accountabilities and Related Duties/Tasks
    Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

    • Travel
    • Invoice Processing
    • Contracting of consultants and service providers
    • Events and Conferences
    • Property management, office equipment, vehicles.
    • General Administrative Duties

    Travel:

    • Provides travel assistance to staff in section for travel arrangements and entitlements based on the organization's rules and policies. Liaises with relevant travel focal points to ensure that the organization obtains the best service and price for all travel.
    • Briefs/de-briefs staff members on issues relating to related administrative matters such as visas, security clearance, documentation procedures.
    • Extracts, inputs, maintains and verifies correctness of travel records in the organization’s travel system to ensure accurate transactions related to travel costs and staff travel
    • Assist in the preparation of budgets on travel costs and maintain travel budgetary control records.

    Invoice Processing:

    • Responsible for collecting invoices and filing documents for approval and, thereafter processing in vision.
    • Upload electronic files and verify results to destination system.
    • Respond to client transaction status and other inquiries.

    Contracting of consultants or other service providers:

    • Facilitates the processing of contracts for consultants and external partners that provide a service to the section. This includes preparing and filing documents, completing necessary forms and templates, uploading TOR's in vision, and making necessary logistical arrangements.
    • Keeps vendor lists, partners, and consultant rosters up-to-date.
    • Arrange for the purchase and timely distribution of office supplies.

    Events and Conferences:

    • Supports capacity development activities and conferences by making the logistical arrangements, through engaging with facilitators, caterers and hosts.
    • Arranges times through liaising with participants over availability.
    • Liaises with budget focal points and section over costs and needs.
    • Prepares background materials for participants and uploads cleared materials in the intranet.
    • Prepares and maintains agendas on meeting and events related to the work group commitments.

    Property management, office equipment, vehicles:

    • Supports management of administrative supplies, office equipment and vehicles, updating inventory of items.
    • Monitors and supervises adequate and appropriate use of supplies. Ensures that services and maintenance of premises are in accordance with organizational standards.

    General Administrative Duties:

    • Maintain hard and electronic files and update data base systems ensuring timely and appropriate recording, safekeeping and disposal of confidential information
    • Maintain attendance records / act as a leave focal point.
    • Monitor the utilization of all financial input requisitions and report to the supervisor for necessary adjustments (over-utilization, shortage of funds, etc.)  Familiarize with programme monitoring related instructions/tools and report to supervisor for significant changes

    Impact of Results

    • The efficiency and effectiveness of support provided by the admin assistant ensures that a strong administrative platform is provided to the respective sections, which in turn affects the timely and accurate completion of the services provided by advisors and specialists in the team.

    Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles)
    Core Values:

    • Commitment
    • Diversity and inclusion
    • Integrity

    Core Competencies:

    • Communication (I)
    • Working with people (II)
    • Drive for results (I)

    Functional Competencies:

    • Analyzing (I)
    • Learning & Researching (I)
    • Planning and organizing (I)
    • Following Instructions and Procedures (I)

    Recruitment Qualifications
    Education:

    • Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

    Experience:

    • A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required.

    Language Requirements:

    • Fluency in English and local language of the duty station is required

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