Position: Innovation Startup Advisor – NOA Equivalent – Service Contract (104448)
Requisition # 104448 – Posted 20/03/2019 – Short Term-SC WFP – Africa,
Southern – Tanzania, United Republic of – Dar-es-Salaam – Working Job
Language (1) – OTHER
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest
humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to
help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP
works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the
poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access
the nutritious food they need.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Identify and facilitate the internal selection of projects for the WFP CO innovation portfolio: local ventures and international pilots, in close collaboration with the global WFP innovation accelerator
- Own a portion of the WFP CO innovation portfolio and lead these projects towards success
- Scope, design, advise and conduct pilot innovation projects with third parties (local or international start-ups, foundations or private sector players)
- Represent the WFP Field Innovation hub at public events and towards partners and donors
- Deliver general and specific innovation trainings and coaching to aspiring and successful entrepreneurs (human centered design, lean startup, leadership development, etc)
- Support WFP innovation hub growth by designing and building Innovation Hub processes and capabilities
- Support WFP innovation hub growth by identifying, closing and managing potential partners
- Provide guidance to support staff and other CO colleagues, acting as internal champion for innovation
- Support other Innovation Hub projects and activities on an as-need basis.
- The candidate will be based in Dar es Salaam, with travel to the field when needed.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Should have a high affinity with the Tanzanian innovation space; ideally with startup-related experience
• Ability to clearly formulate a vision and inspire people around you, on a daily basis
• Have a founder mentality and are able to build (parts of) an organization from scratch
• Ability to quickly assess the quality of project proposals and
ventures and can quickly formulate recommendations for improvements
• Ability to successfully run projects in multi-stakeholder
environments: manage scope, budgets, impact and stakeholder satisfaction
• Ability to represent WFP innovation at senior partners, donors and other stakeholders
• Self-driven, extrovert, humble and easily connecting with people (offline)
• Fluency in Microsoft Office and Google (drive and docs) suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively at different levels and in
Kiswahili and English: from casual startup lingo to professional
government communications.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs,
Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social
Sciences or other field relevant to international development
assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related
work experience and/or trainings/courses.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES:
• Has gained five years relevant experience in innovation, start up, business or development.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The application deadline: 03rd April, 2019.
WFP agency standards and guidance: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
• Has gained five years relevant experience in innovation, start up, business or development.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The application deadline: 03rd April, 2019.
WFP agency standards and guidance: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
Position: Programme Policy Associate (Innovation Community Manager)-Service Contract Appointment-G6 (104454)
Requisition # 104454 - Posted 20/03/2019 - Short Term-SC WFP - Africa, Southern - Tanzania, United Republic of - Dar-es-Salaam - Working Job Language (1) - PROGRAMME & POLICY
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest
humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to
help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP
works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the
poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access
the nutritious food they need.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Support designing and building the Field Innovation Hub local innovator support schemes (Mentoring, Micro grants and Connecting).
- Run and maintain the Field Innovation Hub local innovator support schemes; from sign up through all subsequent funnel stages
- Own the Innovation Hub contact database and grow and maintain the local community (local startups and innovators, private sector companies, public institutions, academia and experts)
- Own the Innovation Hub communications and eco-system community engagement, in close collaboration with the WFP CO communications departments: set communications strategy, design and deliver campaigns across multiple channels (email, social media, WhatsApp and offline)
- Organize a series of small events (Failure Festivals, Co-founder speed dating, Expert sessions, etc) to promote SDG2 and SDG17 in the local innovation eco-system
- Interface with and support all other innovation hub activities in case interaction with the community is required.
- Organizing, promoting and supporting to deliver other Innovation activities, such as bootcamps, challenges and events.
- Interface with and manage all related internal CO processes (Procure to Pay, Lead to Opportunity, Order to Cash)
- Support other Innovation Hub projects and activities on an as-need basis.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University degree in
Business, Marketing, Communications, Psychology, Social Sciences or
other field relevant to innovation; or First post-high school degree or
diploma with additional related work experience and/or
trainings/courses.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language: Kiswahili.
EXPERIENCE
-The candidate should have at least two years of relevant experience
in managing a diverse and professional community or a comparable
experience in marketing / communications where interaction with people
was an essential component
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The application deadline: 03rd April, 2019.
WFP agency standards and guidance: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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UNHCR Tanzania - Kigoma,
Job Title Associate WASH (M&E) Officer
Job ID 16497
Location Kasulu, Tanzania- U.R. Of
Salary Grade
Hardship Level E
Family Location Type Family
Procedures and Eligibility
Procedures and Eligibility
This vacancy is open in the frame of the JPO Programme sponsored by
Finland and only candidates with Finnish nationality will be considered.
Duties and Qualifications
The WASH team is an
integral part of a sizeable operation across 3 refugee camps, serving a
total population of 288,100 refugees. Due to the current WASH staffing
profile and a diminishing operational budget, services remain somewhat
constrained and the team is unable to conduct monitoring and project
control to the standards they would like. The proposed position would
enable a stronger focus on innovation with regard to Mobile Data
Collection (MDC) applications and mapping software for monitoring
project performance. With an injection of specific technical expertise
in these areas, WASH operations across the Tanzania refugee operation
would be enabled at a higher level. For example, the team has thus far
experimented with MDC and established a pilot project to monitor the
flow of water at each tapstand at Mtendeli camp using refugee workers as
a means of determing whether the implementing parter is truly working
to improve the quality of the water supply network as requested. The
results of this detailed but low-cost method of monitoring showed that
the partner was not making improvements with the kind of vigour required
and these results were then used to help the partner to prioritize the
most problematic areas of the network. With the proposed additional
expertise of an Associat WASH (M&E) Officer driving innovation, this
type of detailed monitoring could be expanded and diversified.
UNHCR
Field Office Kasulu and Sub-Office are located in Kigoma Region in
north western Tanzania. The country currently hosts approximately
330,000 refugees and asylum-seekers, mainly from Burundi and the
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with 87% living in three camps -
Nyarugusu, Nduta and Mtendeli. Nduta and Mtendeli camps fall under the
purview of Field Office Kibondo .
The political context and
protection environment in Tanzania continues to evolve. Since 2017,
restrictions on access to territory and asylum have increased. In 2017,
prima facie declaration for Burundian asylum seekers was revoked and
Burundian asylum seekers arriving in Tanzania had to undergo refugee
status determination.
ince September 2017, UNHCR has been
involved in the voluntary repatriation of Burundian refugees following a
Tripartite Commission Meeting with the United Republic of Tanzania,
Republic of Burundi, and UNHCR. Over 50,000 people have returned to the
country since the operation started in September 2017. While UNHCR is
not promoting voluntary repatration, it is supporting the operation to
ensure that returns are based on the principles of voluntariness and
informed decisions.
There is 1 WASH Officer (Roving) and 3 WASH Associates who assist him in closely monitoring the outcomes and performance within the WASH Sector. Together they oversee the work of 3 WASH Implementing Partners; 2 international and 1 local (Oxfam, NRC, and Tanganyika Christian Refugee Services) as well as 1 Operating Partner (Water Mission Intl)
Responsibility
WORK EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years of experience in technical (related to water and sanitation) project/programme management works or Monitoring & Evaluation or Computer Engineering/Programming(required). Candidate with BA degree must have at least 3 years of experience. Experience in refugee emergencies or developing countries is desirable.
SKILLS: Program Management, willingness to learn, enthusiastic, eager to meet challenges and quickly assimilate new concepts, Computer/Technical Literacy (Mobile Data Collection, GIS/Mapping, Excel/Power BI), data analysis & visualization, excellent interpersonal communication abilities, multicultural sensitivity/awareness, problem-solving/reasoning/creativity, teamwork.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES.
Proficient in the use of the follwing:
ArcGIS/QGIS
KOBO/MOBENZI/Survey CTO
Excel/PowerBI
Position Competencies
Managerial Competencies:
M003: Judgement and Decision Making
Cross-Functional Competencies:
X001: Analytical Thinking
X002: Innovation and Creativity
X003: Technological Awareness
Language Requirements
LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE
- Essential: English,
- Desirable: Swahili and/or any other UN language.
Supervision
SUPERVISION: The JPO will be under the direct supervision of the manager indicated under `Supervisor title and position number¿. The supervisor will be responsible for the performance evaluation of the JPO. The manager will also ensure that the JPO is provided a thorough induction and orientation briefing, followed by on-the-job training as well as continuous guidance for training/learning opportunities throughout the assignment. In support to the manager, the JPO Unit provides the Supervisory Guidelines upon recruitment/reassignment of the JPO.
Training Components
TRAINING COMPONENTS AND LEARNING ELEMENTS
TRAINING COMPONENTS:
- Mandatory training courses:
1. Basic Security in the Field (NB: needs to be retaken every 3 years)
2. Advanced Security in the Field (NB: needs to be retaken every 3 years)
3. Protection Induction Programme (PIP)
4. UN Course on Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority
5. Orientation to IPSAS
- Recommended training courses
ICT Security
LEARNING ELEMENTS
Mobile Data Collection
Data Analysis
Mapping/GIS
Humanitarian WASH Standards
Additional Information
LIVING CONDITIONS AT THE DUTY STATION
Housing/accommodation: Yes- UN Guest House.
Health care: Yes - Government Hospital. There is a UN Clinic in Kasulu which opened in 2018.
Educational facilities: No. There are no suitable pre-schools, primary and secondary schools available to which national and international staff can send their children.
Security: UN Security Level-2 is currently in place and offical and private road travel by staff is limited as per the MOSS. All official missions in this region do not begin before 07:00 and staff are advised to be in a secure location no later than 18:30. Police escorts are required as per MOSS for travel by road between Kibondo to Kasulu. The security situation in Kasulu is relatively stable although highway robberies and road traffic accidents are the main security threats.
Other (transports, banks, etc): UNHCR Field Office Kasulu is a category E duty station and is located in Kasulu District, which is one of six districts in the Kigoma Region. The Office is 150 kms from Sub Office Kibondo and 200 kms from Field Unit Kigoma. Field Office Kasulu is 200 kms from the Regional Headquarters located in Kigoma/Ujiji Municipality and approximately 1,400 kms away from the commercial city of Dar es Salaam, and some 30 kms from the Tanzania/Burundi border. Basic food and other commodities are available in the local shops and markets. Banking facilities are limited with only two banks in the town operating ATMs. The R&R cycle in Kibondo is twelve weeks. There is a UNHCR-operated 10-seater Caravan which flies twice a week (Monday and Friday), depending on the weather and number of passengers between Mwanza/Kibondo/Kigoma/Kasulu. There are flights to Dar es Salaam from Kigoma and Mwanza. For international travel, drive to Kigali for the same.
Closing Date
Please note that the closing date for applications for this position is Sunday 14 April (midnight Geneva time).
The Tanzania operation is severely
underfunded and the lack of consistent and sufficient resources is felt
acutely in all sectors. The potential for a new influx from the
Democratic Republic of Congo remains high, as preparations for the
December 2018 election kick off. Similarly, the situation in Burundi
remains tense due to unresolved political tensions and continued
displacement inside and outside the country.
There is 1 WASH Officer (Roving) and 3 WASH Associates who assist him in closely monitoring the outcomes and performance within the WASH Sector. Together they oversee the work of 3 WASH Implementing Partners; 2 international and 1 local (Oxfam, NRC, and Tanganyika Christian Refugee Services) as well as 1 Operating Partner (Water Mission Intl)
Accountability
-
Support the improvement of regular project monitoring and evaluation
mechanisms so as to change UNHCR WASH's capacity from being primarily a
receiver of project progress data from the implementing partners to a
real-time evaluator using innovation and a wide range of mobile data
collection, mapping, and data analysis technologies available
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Ensure that there is a viable standard WASH monitoring system in place
for data collection, analysis and interpretation/reporting to serve as
an evidence base for planning and further interventions.
- Assist
UNHCR WASH to independently monitor cost savings due gained due to the
ongoing solarization program of all boreholes at all camps, water supply
flow data at tapstands, distance to tapstands, number of persons per
tap, number of persons per latrine stance and bath shelter, progress of
community-based family latrine construction, condition of shared
emergency latrines, Free Residual Chlorine at tapstands and in household
collection containers, number of litres of storage at household level,
cleanliness of water collecting vessels, handwashing practices, quantity
of soap available, open defecation, number of hygiene promoters per
Person of Concern, number of hygiene promotion campaigns, and impact of
Theatre and Drum/Dance and School Health Club activities upon Behaviour
Change (primarily handwashing and latirne use)
- Work in multi-sector
team in close collaboration with Public Health, Shelter, Protection,
Education, Fleet Management/Supply, and Field colleagues
- 30% cross-camp travel between Nyarugusu, Nduta, and Mtendeli camps.
Responsibility
The
incumbent holds a professional technical position responsible for
provision of expert technical support and advice within the areas of
water, sanitation, hygiene as an integral part of UNHCR programmes,
specialising in improving Monitoring & Evaluation capability,
particularly through technological innovation such as through Mobile
Data Collection, Mapping, as well as data analysis and visualisation.
The JPO is expected to support the WASH Section in carrying out the following major duties and responsibilities:
Standards and policies
Support the drafting of WASH related operational policies and guidelines.
Assessments:
Assessments:
Undertake
needs and resources assessments with Governments and partners in order
to prioritize needs and activities in provision of services to refugess
and other person of concern to UNHCR.
Technical Support:
Provide
technical guidance and support to UNHCR's field operations, as well as
the Bureaux on related techncial matters to ensure delivery of WASH
services; Provide field-based support and/or evaluation missions for
emergency as well as stable situations as and when needed;
Review and
provide technical inputs on reports and programme proposals from the
field with the view to verify technical integrity and compliance with
UNHCR policy priorities refugee women and children, gender, adolescents
and other related topics.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Supporting the development and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation system for WASH programmes;
Review
and monitor programmes and activities in the field utilizing
information gathered through the UNHCR WASH Monitoring System
Analyze and evaluate WASH data to assess compliance with standards.
Support data analysis of WASH data
Capacity Building;
Support
capacity building initiatives in the field of WASH among fellow UNCHR
colleagues as well as Implementing Partners as well as refugee incentive
workers, so that they acquire the needed knowledge, skills and sense of
responsibiltiy and ownership of programme.
Authority
- Determine the appropriate principles, methods, and software most appropriate to conduct the monitoring and evaluation activities proscribed
- Determine the most appropriate reporting methodologies to communicate results for the monitoring mechanisms including mapping and data analysis software
- Determine the appropriate responses to project challenges identified in order put project progress back on track
WORK EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years of experience in technical (related to water and sanitation) project/programme management works or Monitoring & Evaluation or Computer Engineering/Programming(required). Candidate with BA degree must have at least 3 years of experience. Experience in refugee emergencies or developing countries is desirable.
SKILLS: Program Management, willingness to learn, enthusiastic, eager to meet challenges and quickly assimilate new concepts, Computer/Technical Literacy (Mobile Data Collection, GIS/Mapping, Excel/Power BI), data analysis & visualization, excellent interpersonal communication abilities, multicultural sensitivity/awareness, problem-solving/reasoning/creativity, teamwork.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES.
Proficient in the use of the follwing:
ArcGIS/QGIS
KOBO/MOBENZI/Survey CTO
Excel/PowerBI
Position Competencies
Managerial Competencies:
M003: Judgement and Decision Making
Cross-Functional Competencies:
X001: Analytical Thinking
X002: Innovation and Creativity
X003: Technological Awareness
Language Requirements
LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE
- Essential: English,
- Desirable: Swahili and/or any other UN language.
Supervision
SUPERVISION: The JPO will be under the direct supervision of the manager indicated under `Supervisor title and position number¿. The supervisor will be responsible for the performance evaluation of the JPO. The manager will also ensure that the JPO is provided a thorough induction and orientation briefing, followed by on-the-job training as well as continuous guidance for training/learning opportunities throughout the assignment. In support to the manager, the JPO Unit provides the Supervisory Guidelines upon recruitment/reassignment of the JPO.
Training Components
TRAINING COMPONENTS AND LEARNING ELEMENTS
TRAINING COMPONENTS:
- Mandatory training courses:
1. Basic Security in the Field (NB: needs to be retaken every 3 years)
2. Advanced Security in the Field (NB: needs to be retaken every 3 years)
3. Protection Induction Programme (PIP)
4. UN Course on Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority
5. Orientation to IPSAS
- Recommended training courses
ICT Security
LEARNING ELEMENTS
Mobile Data Collection
Data Analysis
Mapping/GIS
Humanitarian WASH Standards
Additional Information
LIVING CONDITIONS AT THE DUTY STATION
Housing/accommodation: Yes- UN Guest House.
Health care: Yes - Government Hospital. There is a UN Clinic in Kasulu which opened in 2018.
Educational facilities: No. There are no suitable pre-schools, primary and secondary schools available to which national and international staff can send their children.
Security: UN Security Level-2 is currently in place and offical and private road travel by staff is limited as per the MOSS. All official missions in this region do not begin before 07:00 and staff are advised to be in a secure location no later than 18:30. Police escorts are required as per MOSS for travel by road between Kibondo to Kasulu. The security situation in Kasulu is relatively stable although highway robberies and road traffic accidents are the main security threats.
Other (transports, banks, etc): UNHCR Field Office Kasulu is a category E duty station and is located in Kasulu District, which is one of six districts in the Kigoma Region. The Office is 150 kms from Sub Office Kibondo and 200 kms from Field Unit Kigoma. Field Office Kasulu is 200 kms from the Regional Headquarters located in Kigoma/Ujiji Municipality and approximately 1,400 kms away from the commercial city of Dar es Salaam, and some 30 kms from the Tanzania/Burundi border. Basic food and other commodities are available in the local shops and markets. Banking facilities are limited with only two banks in the town operating ATMs. The R&R cycle in Kibondo is twelve weeks. There is a UNHCR-operated 10-seater Caravan which flies twice a week (Monday and Friday), depending on the weather and number of passengers between Mwanza/Kibondo/Kigoma/Kasulu. There are flights to Dar es Salaam from Kigoma and Mwanza. For international travel, drive to Kigali for the same.
Closing Date
Please note that the closing date for applications for this position is Sunday 14 April (midnight Geneva time).
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UNICEF Tanzania - Dar es salaam,
Purpose of the Position
Key Expected Results
Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
Advisory services and technical support
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Core Values
Core competencies
Functional Competencies
Opening Date Thu Mar 21 2019 09:00:00 GMT+0300 (East Africa Time) E. Africa Standard Time
Closing Date Mon Apr 15 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (East Africa Time)
Job Title: HIV/AIDS Specialist, NOD, Dar-es Salaam, Tanzania (FT) #16145
Job Number: 520765
Locations: Africa: Tanzania,Uni.Re
Work Type : Fixed Term Appointment
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate
about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading
children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries
and territories to promote children's survival, protection and
development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing
countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and
sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the
protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is
funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals,
businesses, foundations and governments.
Purpose of the Position
The Specialist reports to the Chief, HIV and AIDS for general
guidance and direction. The Specialist supports the Chief in managing
the Section, contributing to knowledge management/innovation and
developing/preparing HIV programmes/projects. The Specialist provides
authoritative technical guidance and management support throughout the
programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement
of concrete and sustainable results of HIV programmes/projects according
to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and
methodology (RBM) and UNICEF's Strategic Plans, standards of performance
and accountability framework.
Key Expected Results
- Programme development and planning
- Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
- Advisory services and technical support
- Advocacy, networking and partnership building
- Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks
Programme development and planning
- Participate and/or conduct/update situation analysis and assessments on HIV related issues to ensure that comprehensive, relevant and evidenced-based data for the country/region are collected to guide country office HIV programming, monitoring and delivery of programme/project services.
- Participate in strategic programme discussion to provide input, advice and operational support to the development of an integrated HIV programmes/projects (within the country and/or UNDAF programmes). Formulate, design and prepare HIV (and/or large sector/s of) programmes/projects proposal, ensuring alignment with the overall UNICEF's Strategic Plans and Country Programme and coherence/integration with UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.
- Establish plans of action, programme goals and results, using results-based planning methodology and terminology (RBM).
- Prepare HIV programme documentation for Country Office Programme recommendation ensuring alignment with the overall UNICEF's Strategic Plans, regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.
- Consult and collaborate with internal and external colleagues and partners to provide technical and operational support to programme planning, management and implementation and to ensure synergy, integration, coherence and harmonization of HIV programmes/projects within the country programme, donors' development strategies/policies, country level national priorities/competencies and UN system development interventions/initiatives.
Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
- Plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurement to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results in HIV programmes. Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sector 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 programme and management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
- Plan, monitor and control the optimum/appropriate use of programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets) certifying/confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures, standards of accountability and integrity and donor commitments, and ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
- Prepare mandated and key programme/project reports for donors and other partners to keep them informed of programme progress.
Advisory services and technical support
- Provide technical advice and guidance to key government officials, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on programme policies, strategies and best practices and approaches on HIV and related issues to support programme development planning, management, implementation and delivery of results, including for UNICEF's support to HIV prevention and treatment in Unguja and in the Southern Highlands.
- Participate in programme strategic discussions/planning to provide technical advice/contribute to policy discussions and agenda setting to promote HIV interventions especially in the areas of gender inequality, social inclusion, human rights and humanitarian situations to ensure that at risks and vulnerable population are fully covered in times of greatest needs.
- Prepare policy papers, briefs and other strategic programme materials for management use, information and/or consideration.
- Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with health sector government counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners/allies/donors/academia through active networking and advocacy to exchange knowledge/expertise, leverage resources/action, build alliances and engage participation of communities in programme design, delivery and demand creation.
- Develop strategies and/or prepare communication and information materials for maximum impact and outreach to promote awareness, establish partnerships/alliances and to enhance resource mobilization for UNICEF HIV programmes/projects.
- Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on HIV and related issues to ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNDAF process in development planning and agenda setting. Collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues UNDAF planning and preparation of HIV programmes/projects.
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
- Promote critical thinking and introduce technological and programme innovations and approaches to accelerate results and increase coverage, access and quality of high impact HIV treatment and preventative interventions.
- Keep abreast, research, benchmark and implement best and cutting edge practices in HIV management methodologies and information systems. Institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.
- Organize, plan and/or implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results on HIV related programmes/projects.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
- An Advanced University Degree in public health, 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 and social related sciences is required.
- A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in public HIV/AIDS planning and management and/or in relevant areas of health care, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, at the international level some of which preferably in Tanzania or another developing country is required. Relevant experience in HIV/AIDS programme/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.
- Fluency of the local language of the duty station as well as proficiency in English.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Core Values
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
Core competencies
- Communication
- Working with people
- Drive for results
Functional Competencies
- Leading and supervising
- Formulating strategies/concepts
- Analyzing (III)
- Relating and networking
- Deciding and initiating action
- Persuading and influencing (III)
Opening Date Thu Mar 21 2019 09:00:00 GMT+0300 (East Africa Time) E. Africa Standard Time
Closing Date Mon Apr 15 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (East Africa Time)
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World Health Organization (WHO) - Dodoma,
Technical reports on activities implemented
Quarterly Project reports as per donor requirements
Technical supervision
The post holder will be supported and supervised by the PHE program area focal point. He/She will report to the WHO Country Representative.
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS
Educational background and experience:-
Essential: First University degree or higher Environmental Health/, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Desirable: Advanced (Master) degree in the fields above; Public Health, Environmental Science and training in climate change and social determinants of health.
Experience:
Essential:
At least 5 years professional experience in the field of diseases surveillance and early warning
At least 3 years’ experience of project management, and capacity development with focus on public health, WASH and environmental health
Experience of working in international or nongovernmental organizations, on climate change and health; WASH
Desirable:
Substantial experience of working in collaboration with National Ministries, Non-Governmental, and other UN Organizations
Experience of the procedures and practices of the World Health Organization
Experience in the policy development processes associated with environment and sustainable development issues
Communication: Effective oral and written communication skills.
LANGUAGES
Fluency in English and Kiswahili is mandatory.
WHO Competencies
Producing results
Communicating in a credible and effective way
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond.
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Functional Skills and Knowledge
Ability to work under pressure to make decision, to elaborate strategies and organize priorities
Ability to coordinate activities and undertake multitasks
Strong analytical skills and good judgment.
Sense of prioritization and attention to detail.
Ability to liaise with people at all levels and to proactively search for information.
Self-motivated, flexible and able to innovate.
Professional commitment.
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate with and convince officials with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to write in a clear and concise manner, and to present factual information
Position: Environment and Climate Change Officer SSA (Duty station- Dodoma) - (1901408)
Grade: No grade
Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Contract duration: 12 months
Job Posting: Mar 21, 2019, 11:52:44 AM
Closing Date: Apr 4, 2019, 12:59:00 AM
Primary Location: Tanzania, United Republic of-Dar-es-Salaam
Organization: AF_TZA Tanzania
Schedule: Full-time
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Tanzania
through the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly
and Children has been implementing the “Global Framework for Climate
Services (GFCS) Adaptation Programme in Africa: Building Resilience in
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Food Security and Health through Climate
Services”. The phase I of the three-year programme (2014-2017) aimed to
increase the resilience of people most vulnerable to the impacts of
weather and climate-related hazards in the climate sensitive sectors of
DRR, food security, and health.
As phase I was intended to be a
“proof of concept”, the country will now embark on implementation of
Phase II to build on the accomplishments of the initial phase. Phase II
aims to contribute to the increased resilience of vulnerable populations
to the impacts of weather and climate related risks through enhanced
capacity of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) to
provide climate services and enhanced capacity of health,
agriculture/food security, and disaster risk reduction to use climate
services in decision –making processes.
The outcomes of the
programme will contribute to higher order, long-term impacts, such as
progress in the country toward Sustainable Development Goals 2, 3 and 13
as well as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
In
order to further strengthen demonstrated commitment from phase I and
leverage existing Climate Change and Health initiatives at country
level, the WHO Country Office working closely with the Climate Change
Programme within the Ministry will take a leading role in forging new
linkages and partnerships across programmes to fulfil the vision of this
initiative.
Purpose of the position
To
support implementation of the “GFCS: Building Resilience in Disaster
Risk Reduction (DRR), Food Security and Health through Climate Services”
Programme
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures provision of technical support for activities that contribute towards project outcomes and outputs, either directly or through provision of support to the work of WHO in public health and environment
- Organize and coordinate activities across sectors and stakeholders engaged in climate change and health work including the use climate information to improve health surveillance and early warning systems
- Undertake rapid assessment to identify gaps and areas of improvement in relation to early warning and surveillance of climate sensitive diseases; WASH and other environmental health issues
- Provide technical support to countries to develop their technical and institutional capacities for the implementation of primary prevention interventions, particularly those related to safety of drinking water, safe sanitation, waste management, air pollution and chemicals management.
- Organize Project Coordination Committee (PCC) meetings, and coordinate activities across stakeholders
- Ensure provision of technical support for activities that contribute towards project outcomes and outputs, either directly or through contracting external consultants and services.
- Ensure fulfillment of project monitoring and reporting requirements, including contribute to the design, and monitoring of quantitative and qualitative data to measure progress in implementing the project
- Act as the primary point of contact with the WHO global project team, and the International Steering Committee of the project
- Represent the work of WHO Country Office on climate change and health in national and international forums and media
- Contribute to the further development of the programme of the WHO country Office on climate change and health
- Undertake any other duties as requested by the WR
Technical reports on activities implemented
Quarterly Project reports as per donor requirements
Technical supervision
The post holder will be supported and supervised by the PHE program area focal point. He/She will report to the WHO Country Representative.
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS
Educational background and experience:-
Essential: First University degree or higher Environmental Health/, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Desirable: Advanced (Master) degree in the fields above; Public Health, Environmental Science and training in climate change and social determinants of health.
Experience:
Essential:
At least 5 years professional experience in the field of diseases surveillance and early warning
At least 3 years’ experience of project management, and capacity development with focus on public health, WASH and environmental health
Experience of working in international or nongovernmental organizations, on climate change and health; WASH
Desirable:
Substantial experience of working in collaboration with National Ministries, Non-Governmental, and other UN Organizations
Experience of the procedures and practices of the World Health Organization
Experience in the policy development processes associated with environment and sustainable development issues
Communication: Effective oral and written communication skills.
LANGUAGES
Fluency in English and Kiswahili is mandatory.
WHO Competencies
Producing results
Communicating in a credible and effective way
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond.
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Functional Skills and Knowledge
Ability to work under pressure to make decision, to elaborate strategies and organize priorities
Ability to coordinate activities and undertake multitasks
Strong analytical skills and good judgment.
Sense of prioritization and attention to detail.
Ability to liaise with people at all levels and to proactively search for information.
Self-motivated, flexible and able to innovate.
Professional commitment.
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate with and convince officials with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to write in a clear and concise manner, and to present factual information
