Job Title: Programme Associate, G6, FT, Mbeya, Tanzania (For Tanzanian nationals only)
Job Number: 52059
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.
Background:
Organizational Context and Purpose for the job
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's 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.
Purpose for the job:
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme
associate supports the respective section by carrying out a range of
procedural, administrative, and operational tasks to help develop,
implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and
timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
Key end results:
- 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
Key accountabilities and duties & tasks:
- 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.
- Drafts project documents, work plans, budgets, and 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.
2. 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 and/or follow up.
3. Support in resource mobilization
- Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information in support of preparing reports pertaining to donors (both current and potential).
- 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.
4. 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 programme processes and procedures which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.
- The efficiency and effectiveness of the support provided by the programme associate to the development, implementation and monitoring of programmes/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.
V. Competencies and level of proficiency required
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)
VI. Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.
Experience:
A minimum of six years of administrative or clerical work experience is required.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
"UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation"
Opening Date Thu Mar 14 2019 09:00:00 GMT+0300 (East Africa Time) E. Africa Standard Time
Closing Date Sun Mar 31 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (East Africa Time)
