United Nations Children’s Fund New Position

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – 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.

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.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Child Protection (PSS)Specialist, (P-3)
Location: Borno
Work Type : Fixed Term Staff

For every child, a future
UNICEF Nigeria recently scaled up its integrated humanitarian response plan, and is leading humanitarian response in the education, WASH and nutrition sectors in the country, as well as the child protection sub-sector. We are tackling the resurgence of wild poliovirus, and are promoting health care access overall. We are also working on bringing 100 percent access to clean water and sanitation by 2030. We are working with partners on early childhood education initiatives and are supporting the national HIV program. In addition, UNICEF Nigeria is providing support for three critical child protection initiatives.

Join our team and help us make sure every child has a champion.

How can you make a difference? 
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.


• 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.


• 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.

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.


• 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.


• 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.

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.


• 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.


• Arrange/coordinate availability of technical experts with Regional Office/HQ to ensure timely/appropriate support throughout the programming/projects process.

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.


• 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.


• 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.

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.

Qualifications of a Successful Candidate

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


• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local language is an asset


• 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.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

• Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note

• The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.


• Please note that this is a non-family duty station.


• Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service

 

Application Deadline  13th November, 2017.

United Nations Children’s Fund New Position

United Nations Children’s Fund New Recruitment

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – In September 2014 UNICEF began implementing a joint programme with UN Women on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) funded by the European Union (EU). The programme will support the Nigerian Government (Federal level), three Northern Nigerian States namely Adamawa, Gombe and Plateau and selected Local Government Areas (LGAs) to strengthen women’s leadership, advance gender equality and improve protection for women and children in conflict settings.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: TA – WASH Officer (Sustainability & Accountability), NOB
Job Number: 508187
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Work Type: Temporary Appointment
Duration: 8 months
Purpose of this Assignment

• Under the overall guidance of the Chief of WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) Section and day to day supervision of the WASH Specialist (Research), the incumbent will specifically support the strengthening of community management structures (WASHCOMS) which are essential  to sustainable community WASH systems.


• UNICEF has been supporting the establishment and capacity building of WASHCOMs however more has to done in terms of strengthening their capacity in order for them to effectively and sustainably operate as intended.

Major Responsibilities

• Train a pool of resource persons at State and LGA levels including civil society actors to facilitate roll out of the Expanded guidelines for WASHCOM formation and training towards improving WASHCOMs’ performance in WASH project management and their expanded roles in promoting child survival and convergence activities at the community level.


• Collate and review data for update of WASHCOMs’ performance dashboard on WASHIMS based on outcome of WASHCOMs functionality assessments


• Conduct corrective monitoring in communities to ensure that Guideline for formation of WASHCOMS is followed.


• Document lessons and best practices on WASHCOM in WASH Programme for replication and upscale


• Support the implementation of the of the Accountability Mapping and Public Expenditure tracking activities


• Develop a database/list of the above mentioned resource persons by state and LGA with contact addresses for use by LGAs whenever there is need for a WASHCOM and Federation of WASHCOM to be established or retrained.


• Support institutionalization of the WASHCOM functionality assessment that is currently being conducted through a PCA with PFD – Develop procedure which will enable State and LGA staff to collect the data for the assessment and discuss the reports on a quarterly basis for action.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Required

• University Degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas; Social Science, Development Studies, Public Health, Sanitation Engineering, or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance


• Minimum of 3 years progressive experience in the UN or other international development organizations and national government in the WASH Sector supporting governance and community engagement


• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.


• Excellent computer skills, including internet navigation and office applications


• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values


• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) are required.


• Up to date knowledge on WASH governance principles and working knowledge of participatory approaches


• Excellent training and facilitation skills with ability to effectively lead participatory discussions and manage large group processes


• Experience in networking social mobilization and advocating for results amongst government agencies, NGOs, private actors and development partners

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  2nd November, 2017.

United Nations Children’s Fund New Recruitment

FEWS NET Nigeria Assistant National Technical Manager Recruitment

USAID’s Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) is a leading global provider of objective, evidence-based food security information and analysis to inform decisions on humanitarian response and other assistance programs. FEWS NET collaborates with international, regional and national partners to provide timely and rigorous early warning and analysis of potential, emerging, and/or evolving food security issues in order to inform decisions and guide response.

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, DC, has been contracted by USAID to manage FEWS NET’s technical and field activities. Chemonics seeks applications from qualified and experienced Nigerian professionals to fill one full-time Assistant National Technical Manager (ANTM) position in Abuja, Nigeria. Chemonics seeks to engage the ANTM for an initial contract to last up to 4 June 2018, with the possibility of an extension. The ANTM will work closely with the FEWS NET country, regional, and U.S. teams to support the following activities in Nigeria:

• Efficient, focused food security monitoring, data collection, assessment, and early warning analysis;


• Effective communication of early warning analysis to partners and decision-makers through contributions to high quality reports and participation in briefings and formal and informal meetings;


• Close collaboration with key network partners, including those with a more diffuse field presence, such as host-government counterparts, United Nations agencies (e.g., WFP, FAO, and UNICEF), and regional and local non-governmental organizations, among others;


• Network development through capacity strengthening with respect to FEWS NET’s tools and analysis.

Minimum qualifications for the Nigeria ANTM position include:

• An advanced university degree in a discipline relevant to the work of FEWS NET; a bachelor’s degree may be accepted for candidates with more than five years of relevant experience.


• At least two years of relevant experience in early warning/food security information systems, food security analysis, or other related field;


• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other local languages is an advantage;


• Strong spoken and written communication skills in English;


• Excellent computer skills; GIS applications and mapping skills are an advantage.

The Nigeria ANTM position will remain open for applications through October 24, 2017. Full details of the position and application information can be found at www.fews.net/vacancies.

FEWS NET Nigeria Assistant National Technical Manager Recruitment

Country Administrator at COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale

COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale, is a humanitarian, non-confessional and independent organization founded in 1965 in Milan, Italy. For more than 50 years** we have been dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and to supporting populations affected by wars, socio-economic crises or natural disasters in their path to recovery and sustainable development, by making use of the professionalism of local and international operators, and through our partnerships with public and private bodies and civil society organizations.

Job Title: Nigeria – Country Administrator

Description

• We are looking for a highly qualified Country Administrator  with overall responsibility for supervision, management and quality implementation of all aspects of COOPI financial and administrative operations in Nigeria. 


• The Country Administrator will be part of the senior management team and is expected to contribute to the future strategic development and professional dynamics of COOPI in Nigeria.

Responsibilities 

• Safe and bank account management: He/she ensures the correct management of the safes and the project’s bank accounts, by directly managing or by regularly controlling the project accountant, if available.


• Accountancy management: he/she ensures the correct project accountancy and all accountancy documents filing. He/she does this by monitoring the accountants or by directly performing the accountancy, in case there was no accountant.


• Administrative management: In collaboration with the project manager he/she verifies the correct administrative management of the projects (contracts, goods and services purchase, calls for  tenders etc.) in compliance with COOPI and the donor’s procedures (ECHO, UNICEF, FAO, AICS, USAid/OFDA). He/she ensures the correct filing of all project’s administrative documents.


• Expenses planning and monitoring: In collaboration with the Project Manager (and the logistician if present) he/she makes the project’s financial planning. He/she monitors expenses, in accordance with the budget. He/she provides the accountancy data to the Project Manager so as to allow him to monitor and plan the expenditures and to request funds.


• Contract modifications and administrative documents: He/she collaborates with the Project Manager in the elaboration of contract modifications (including the budget), and in the preparation of all necessary  projects documents.


• Financial reporting: In coordination with the Head of Mission and with the Project Manager he/she prepares the intermediate and final financial reports for the projects under his/her responsibility.


• Budget preparation: Support the Head of Mission and Project Managers in budget preparation as well as proposals development.


• Staff management: He/she plans the work, supervises, and collaborate to train the staff of the project’s accounting-administrative area upon request by the Head of Mission. Upon request her/she collaborates to staff evaluation activities. She/he will be the focal point of the complaint mechanism and the code of conduct


• Procurement: He/she provide technical oversight to the procurement process and ensure proper supply chain management procedures are in place and that standard logistics and related administrative systems are established and implemented within COOPI country programme.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in large organizations.


• At least 3 years’ work experience in a similar role within a international non-governmental organization (NGO), donor or multilateral agency.


• Substantial experience working with International NGO’s, UN agencies and networking and negotiating with authorities.


• Very strong financial analysis skills and an extensive practical experience working with financial tools, highly proficient with excel such as using pivot table, developing macros, etc.


• Ability to motivate and guide staff working in a complex conflict environment, preferably experience from an African context. Previous experience in Nigeria is an advantage.


• An excellent interpersonal skills (Good analytical, negotiation, advocacy and communication skills) and demonstrated ability to establish effective team and external relations


• Experience with capacity building of national staff.


• Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing and sometimes insecure environment


• Excellent English language skills both written and spoken are essential.

 Location: Abuja

Closing Date
7th January, 2017

Note

• All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. 


• Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees.

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Country Administrator at COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale

Latest Job Vacancy at The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Thursday 29, December 2016

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – 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.

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.

TA WASH SPE…T (EMERGENCY), P-4

Job Number: 502163

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Work Type: Temporary Appointment


PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The incumbent of the post will be accountable for formulation, design, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of WASH programme within the Field Office ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of the programme management, delivery and accomplishment of programme goals and objectives.

As WASH Spe…t in the Field office, direct, lead and manage a group of professional and support staff to develop, manage and administer the WASH programme (with a large humanitarian component).

The WASH Spe…t will work under the overall guidance of the Chief of Field Office, Maidugiri with technical guidance from the Chief of WASH, UNICEF Abuja.


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme/project Planning, Development and Management:

Enhance effective programme, sectoral or inter-sectoral, planning, development and management at the Field Office by leading, guiding, coordinating and supporting the timely completion of the Situational Analysis and its periodic update through accurate and complete monitoring and analysis, and the timely preparation or finalization of sectoral input.

Draft proposals for funding for various emergency funding streams (Flash Appeal, CAP, ERF/CHF, CERF) including contingency planning/ preparedness for recurrent disasters.

Knowledge Management:

Promote knowledge management by exchange of knowledge, information, situation analysis, experience or lessons learned; promote knowledge sharing and technical input or recommendations on major programme directions and on introduction of new initiatives in the Field office zone.

Rights-Based Programme with Results-Based Approach:

Promote the quality of rights-based WASH programme through participation in the formulation of programme/project goals, strategies and approaches.

Bring coherence, synergy and added value to programme management processes using a results-based management approach to planning and design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the Field office zone.

Sectoral Work Plan Development, Implementation, and Monitoring:

Takes primary responsibility for the development of the Field Office sectoral work plan and technical decisions as well as for project management, implementation and monitoring, in compliance with the defined project strategies and approaches.

Organize and conduct training programmes to strengthen capacity of government partners/ NGOs in emergency preparedness, planning, response, Disaster Risk Reduction and other emerging areas.

Programme Management, Delivery, Evaluation and Reporting:

Ensure Field Office WASH programme efficiency and delivery through a rigorous and transparent approach to evaluation. Participation in major evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sector review meetings with government counterparts.

Ensure the preparation of annual WASH sector status reports from the Field Office.

Ensure adequate and transparent evaluation of emergency preparedness and response.

Develop and strengthen information management system for the UNICEF Field Office emergency response linking with sub-national WASH in Emergency (WiE) sector working groups and OCHA.

Ensure timely and quality contributions to the WiE sector working group as well as to UNICEF SitReps.

Promotion of UNICEF’s Global Goals:

Promote the organization goals of UNICEF through advocacy and policy dialogue through active engagement in communication, networking and participation at every opportunity inside and outside UNICEF, leveraging the strength of UNICEF mission, goals and programmes, and with reference to the WASH Strategy.

UNICEF and Government Accountability:

Coordinates with Operations and Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and Government accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to management in compliance with the regulations and guidelines. Advocate for due attention and support to be given to environmental and sustainable development issues (pertaining to WASH) in all sectors and line ministries.

Ensure particular attention to Disaster Risk Management, including emergency preparedness and response.

Communication, Collaboration, Networking and Partnership:

Ensure exchange of information, experience, identify new strategies and courses of action to accelerate/improve delivery of services and achieve WASH programme requirements and objectives. Conduct field visits to monitor programmes and collect information. Conduct periodic programme reviews with Government counterparts and other partners.

Collaborate with Communication and Programme Communication groups to ensure development of effective communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and social mobilization efforts.

Overall coordination with the Nigeria country office. Collaborate with other Project or Programme or Emergency Officers to ensure the integration of the project/sectoral programme with other sectors.

Collaborate with the Operations and Supply Sections and Government authorities to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of the Field Office WASH programme or sectoral planning and implementation, to coordinate financial and supply management requirements as well as to ensure accountability.

Interact with Government and other partners, NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the different stages of WASH programme/project implementation to follow up on agreements and recommendations.

Provide technical support and guidance on appropriate technical, financial and institutional capacity building measures to achieve Field office WASH programme goals.

Facilitate sectoral orientation on the ‘Cluster Approach,’ and ensure leadership and coordination of the IASC WASH Cluster through preparedness and emergency response, as required whilst simultaneously ensuring delivery on the CCCs by the UNICEF WASH programme.

QUALIFICATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Education:

Advanced university Degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.

Additional training in Health Education or Communication for Development (Programme Communication), an asset.

First university degree with additional two-years of relevant work experience is acceptable in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Work Experience:

Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization, national government or the private sector.

Experience in Emergency (preparedness and response) and the IASC Cluster approach preferred.

Language:

Fluency in English

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values:

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core Competencies:

Communication [ II ]
Working with People [ II ]
Drive for Results [ II ]

Functional Competencies:

Leading and Supervising

Formulating Strategies and Concepts (II)

Analyzing (III)

Relating and Networking (II)

Deciding and Initiating Action (II)

Applying Technical Expertise (III)

NOTE

The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

Please note that Maiduguri is a non-family duty station.

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DUE DATE: 10 January, 2016

Latest Job Vacancy at The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Thursday 29, December 2016

Recruitment at The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – 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.

Job Title: TA WASH Specialist (Emergency), P-4 

Description

• The incumbent of the post will be accountable for formulation, design, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of WASH programme within the Field Office ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of the programme management, delivery and accomplishment of programme goals and objectives.


• As WASH Specialist in the Field office, direct, lead and manage a group of professional and support staff to develop, manage and administer the WASH programme (with a large humanitarian component).


• The WASH Specialist will work under the overall guidance of the Chief of Field Office, Maidugiri with technical guidance from the Chief of WASH, UNICEF Abuja.

Responsibilities
Programme/project Planning, Development and Management:

• Enhance effective programme, sectoral or inter-sectoral, planning, development and management at the Field Office by leading, guiding, coordinating and supporting the timely completion of the Situational Analysis and its periodic update through accurate and complete monitoring and analysis, and the timely preparation or finalization of sectoral input.


• Draft proposals for funding for various emergency funding streams (Flash Appeal, CAP, ERF/CHF, CERF) including contingency planning/ preparedness for recurrent disasters.

Knowledge Management:

• Promote knowledge management by exchange of knowledge, information, situation analysis, experience or lessons learned; promote knowledge sharing and technical input or recommendations on major programme directions and on introduction of new initiatives in the Field office zone.

Rights-Based Programme with Results-Based Approach:

• Promote the quality of rights-based WASH programme through participation in the formulation of programme/project goals, strategies and approaches.


• Bring coherence, synergy and added value to programme management processes using a results-based management approach to planning and design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the Field office zone.

Sectoral Work Plan Development, Implementation, and Monitoring:

• Takes primary responsibility for the development of the Field Office sectoral work plan and technical decisions as well as for project management, implementation and monitoring, in compliance with the defined project strategies and approaches.


• Organize and conduct training programmes to strengthen capacity of government partners/ NGOs in emergency preparedness, planning, response, Disaster Risk Reduction and other emerging areas.

Programme Management, Delivery, Evaluation and Reporting:

• Ensure Field Office WASH programme efficiency and delivery through a rigorous and transparent approach to evaluation. Participation in major evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sector review meetings with government counterparts.


• Ensure the preparation of annual WASH sector status reports from the Field Office.


• Ensure adequate and transparent evaluation of emergency preparedness and response.


• Develop and strengthen information management system for the UNICEF Field Office emergency response linking with sub-national WASH in Emergency (WiE) sector working groups and OCHA.


• Ensure timely and quality contributions to the WiE sector working group as well as to UNICEF SitReps.

Qualifications 

• Advanced university Degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.


• Additional training in Health Education or Communication for Development (Programme Communication), an asset.


• First university degree with additional two-years of relevant work experience is acceptable in lieu of an advanced university degree.


• Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization, national government or the private sector.


• Experience in Emergency (preparedness and response) and the IASC Cluster approach preferred.


• Fluency in English

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Closing Date
10th January, 2017.

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Recruitment at The United Nations Children"s Fund (UNICEF)

Plan International Recruitment (Graduate & Experienced) [5 Positions]

Plan International is an independent child-centered international development organization committed to advancing the rights of children and fight against poverty. Plan has no religious, political and government affiliation. For over 78 years, we have supported girls and boys and their communities around the world to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights, free themselves from poverty and live positive fulfilling lives. Plan currently works in 70 countries including Nigeria.

Plan International officially started operations in Nigeria in 2014 and works to strengthen and promote the rights of children. Our programme is currently focused on basic education; improve community health services, youth and citizens’ participation in governance and creating economic opportunities and livelihoods for the poor, building resilient communities through our emergency and humanitarian response in the Northeast. Plan Nigeria works with communities, civil society organizations, development partners, government at all levels and the private sector.

Our Humanitarian Response Program is looking for people who are experienced, dedicated, have passion and want to make a difference in the lives of people to fill the following graduate and experienced positions below:

Job Title: Security Officer
Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Department: Program
Reports to: Field Coordinator/ Security Advisor
Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension

Purpose

• The Security Officer will be responsible for the assessments, security related guidance and enforce implementation of security policies, guidelines and procedures for the Humanitarian


• Response Program with the support of Country Office Security Advisor

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise Humanitarian Unit on all aspects of security, management issues and trends in the North East


• With support from Security Advisor develop/maintain an appropriate framework of security measures and standard operating procedures (SSOPs), which will increase Plan


• International Nigeria’s overall capacity to protect staff, programs, and property for the humanitarian response


• Ensure that Plan International Nigeria SSOPs reflect risk levels referenced in Plan’s Global


• Security Policy and ensure SSOPs are compliant with all Plan’s policies


• Manage the day-to-day operations of security management i.e. guard oversight/management/direction; identification, documentation, analysis and follow up of security threats/incidents; monitoring SSOP compliance; staff/vehicle movement control, etc for the humanitarian response


• At the state level, lead the response to all security threats/incidents in a timely, professional and appropriate manner


• Review existing Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) and conduct same routinely in the two


• North East states of Plan’s Humanitarian response operational locations as well as whenever the security situation changes and advice programming


• Monitor and suggest ongoing improvements to existing security warning systems and produce the report to updates/alerts etc., then analyse available information with respect to potential impact to Plan International Nigeria and inform staff /management accordingly of security risks.


• Ensure regular communication with all project leads.


• Regular attendance at relevant security meetings and forums for the North East.


• Report on security incidents/threats to Security Advisor on a regular basis (including analysis of trends) and focal persons at the district level


• Review physical security arrangements including insurance for staff and assets (e.g.vehicles) in collaboration with relevant managers such as P&C, Operations Managers etc, on a regular basis and implement action plans to improve/correct as/when required


• Develop and test contingency plans based on results and anticipation of security threat/risk assessments and develop staff preparedness/capacity to respond, staffing collaboration with focal persons at the district/PU level


• Ensure that regular safety and security trainings are conducted with relevant field staff


• Build the capacity of all staff on security including health and safety aspects under P&C leadership/ownership


• Assess communications needs and recommend improvements/technological aspects to make sure that all equipment’s are working and in good condition such as generator(s), radios, satellite phones, etc.


• Assume any other responsibility as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or any related field.


• At least 3-5 years’ experience of security, health and safety management or similar capacity


• Good understanding of national security related issues and their relations to Plan’s contexts


• Experience in conducting participatory risk assessments and preparing situational analyses, including the analysis of factors from both the internal and external environments, identifying crucial risks that have to be addressed, setting objectives and developing plans of action


• Good communication skills (written and verbal) both in several local and English languages in order to present and garner information quickly and clearly to a variety of audiences


• Computer: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge and experience in occupational security and health & safety operations


• Ability to prioritize and manage complex and varied workloads, often to tight deadlines, in a dynamic, fragile and multi-cultural setting


• Ability to guide staff with limited security capacity


• Ability to predict and respond to security threats/incidents


• Strong diplomatic, interpersonal, and trouble-shooting skills including negotiation and influencing skills


• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders


• Energetic and motivated individual, with a proven track record of undertaking similar assignments


• Strategic and critical skills – but also focused on operational results and ‘getting things done’


• Commitment to continuous learning; willingness to keep abreast of new developments in security


• Able to work independently but also collaborate closely within teams


• Ability to establish and sustain strong working relationships with Plan colleagues and in the broader Nigeria community/context


• Culturally and socially sensitive

Physical Environment and Demands:

• Frequent travel to field/communities to coordinate project activities.

Level of Contact with Children:

• Low contact- the job responsibilities of this position requires the post holder to have infrequent contact with children. Despite this, it is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Application Closing Date: 29th December, 2016.

 

Job Title: Data Management Officer
Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Department: Program
Reports to: Field Coordinator/ M & E Manager
Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension

Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to be responsible for data management of the Child Protection


• Information Management System (CPIMS). The post holder will be supervised by the M&E manager and expected to work very closely with other members of the programme team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt and accurate entry of all case management forms, including clear procedures for form submission, data quality checks, filing and sharing (i.e. data flow).


• File and store hard copy files in lockable file cabinets and input transfer information into the database


• Extract individual case information from the database for caseworkers to facilitate managing their caseload and undertaking case management activities


• Ensure regular analysis of the caseload to support reporting and caseload needs/trends


• Ensure regular communication with the other Data Management team members for updates on achievements and challenges


• Provide technical and management leadership to the information management component of the Case Management program in accordance with best practice and Plan policy.


• Supports implementation and adherence to grant work plans, spending plans and monitoring and evaluation plans.


• Ensure that a solid information management system, including data protection protocols and information sharing protocols, is in place for confidential, safe and accurate documentation, filing, storing and usage of information collected on children harmed or at risk of being harmed


• Ensure regular communication with the Case Management Supervisor for updates on caseload analysis, trends, achievements and challenges

Qualifications and Experience

• Technical diploma or degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Social Work, Human Rights, or related degree desired


• At least 1-2 years’ experience of implementing information management and/or child protection programs, preferable social work or case management, in humanitarian or development settings


• Demonstrated understanding of information management principles, tools and systems, knowledge of and experience in using the IA CP IMS preferred


• Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response preferred


• Previous experience in capacity building and mentoring of staff preferred

Skills & Knowledge

• Skills in managing and analyzing large amounts of data


• Skills in establishing and maintaining organizational data management systems and processes


• Personal qualities: Team player, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure well and work in cross-cultural setting.


• Good computer skills such as: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, IA CPIMS


• Languages: Fluency in English

Physical Environment and Demands:

• Extensive travel where necessary to lead and supervise programme activities

Level of Contact with Children:

• High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have frequent contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Application Closing Date: 29th December, 2016.

 

Job Title: Communication Engagement Officer
Location:  Mubi, Adamawa
Department: Program
Reports to: Field Coordinator/ Child Protection Specialist
Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension

Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to coordinate and lead community engagement and mobilization activities for the response programmes in line with International minimum standards in Northeast Adamawa and Southern Borno states.


• The post holder will be supervised technically by the Child Protection in Emergencies Specialist and expected to work very closely with other members of the programme team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the strengthening of child protection community-based systems inclusive of developing trainings, supervision/coaching tools, monitoring and tracking tools and improve referral systems Provide support in the development of alternative care systems in accordance with international policies and national procedures/norms;


• Conduct and supervise training with men and boys, women and girls on social norms change and CP prevention and response using agreed methodology;


• Support the establishment and strengthening of self-help groups for informal foster careers, male and female youth, GBV survivors and women’s groups to work on CP and GBV issues;


• Support community advocates and children to develop participatory media and other IEC materials to use in the community to raise awareness;


• Conduct training and follow-up with teachers, government and partner staff and other stakeholders in community based protection


• Design and facilitate community mobilization/sensitization campaigns in collaboration with Community Engagement Workers, Community Based Protection Mechanisms, and children/adolescents


• Supervise the CFS staff members/volunteers on location to ensure quality implementation of activities;


• Provide ongoing support and ensure child participation and safeguarding practices are strictly adhered to;


• Identify, report and provide on-the-job training to staff members related to child participation and child protection;


• Report general protection issues present in the CFS locations to the Child Protection Officers


• Ensure the UASC Database is set up, regularly updated and efficiently managed in collaboration with partner organizations


• Produce monthly data and regular narrative reports for different stakeholders as well as donor narrative reports of high quality (in collaboration with line manager and the Program Quality Assurance Officer)


• Build the capacity of partners, project team in case management, and strengthen child protection case management activities


• Ensure project staff safety and security, and ensure all Plan International policies and principles are upheld as well as International Minimum Standards for Child Protection, Case Management, and UNHCR’s guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree or equivalent in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or related fields


• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in child protection prevention and response programming, humanitarian affairs or human rights.


• Experience working in emergency settings


• Experience working with refugees and other vulnerable populations (ideal)


• Experience in Community Based programming and Child Friendly Spaces Previous experience directly providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse,


• exploitation and violence and developing/implementing referral pathways and case management systems.


• Strong experience providing counselling services that are gender-sensitive and child friendly.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong skills in monitoring, evaluation, research and conducting participatory, community-led assessments. Experience working with case files and databases and providing regular documentation.


• Excellent community mobilization skills


• Ability to work individually and within a team with limited supervision. A self-starter.


• Good analytical, problem solving and project planning skills


• Able to communicate clearly and strategically with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of Plan. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.


• Strong capacity building/training/coaching/mentoring skills with communities and internal and external staff


• Computer knowledge – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook


• Strong command of both written and spoken English.

Physical Environment and Demands:

• Extensive travel to lead and supervise programme activities.

Level of Contact with Children:

• High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have frequent contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Application Closing Date: 29th December, 2016.

 

Job Title: Child Protection and Sexual Gender Based Violence (CP/SGBV) Officer
Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Department: Program
Reports to: Field Coordinator/ Child Protection Specialist
Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension

Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to coordinate and manage the CP and SGBV activities in line with International minimum standards in Northeast Adamawa and Southern Borno states.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical and management leadership to the Case Management program in accordance with best practice and Plan policies, including its child-centered community-


• based approach.


• Ensure that solid case management, referral and information management systems are in place for appropriate identification, responses and follow-up for children harmed or at risk of being harmed


• Ensure regular communication with CPiE Specialist to integrate appropriate child protection in emergencies priorities in program design


• Ensure regular Plan case review meetings and conferences are conducted to reflect on progress and to accommodate the lessons learned and improve case management system accordingly; [participate in Best Interest Determination as appropriate].


• Ensure the [Child Protection Database] is set up, regularly updated, analyzed for trends in the caseload, and efficiently and confidentially managed in collaboration with the Data


• Manager [and relevant partner organizations (e.g. UNHCR, Save the Children and UNICEF)].


• Provide support to Family Tracing and Reunification activities in collaboration with implementing agencies


• Collaborate with other project staff to ensure referrals to other services such as psychosocial support and education/livelihoods interventions


• To ensure children harmed or at risk of being harmed are identified and receive individual case management support by ensuring standard tools and procedures are in place and


• adhered to by case management team members.


• To manage, provide training and technical support to, and build the capacity of the full case management team.


• To coordinate with other child protection agencies on case management.

Qualifications and Experience

• BA or equivalent in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Human Rights or related degree desired


• At least 3 years’ experience in implementing child protection programs, preferable social work or case management, in humanitarian or development settings


• At least 2 years direct experience providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation and violence, providing gender-sensitive and child-friendly counseling services, and/or developing/implementing referral pathways and case management systems


• Previous experience supervising and managing a team in a cross-cultural setting


• Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of staff


• Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response


• Experience working with case files and databases and providing regular documentation preferred


• Experience in grant management and proposal writing preferred

Skills & Knowledge:

• Demonstrated understanding of the skills necessary to work with children and particularly vulnerable children


• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, think and plan strategically, and communicate with key actors in a dynamic and unpredictable operating environment


• Excellent community mobilization skills


• Strong skills in monitoring, evaluation, research and conducting participatory, community-led assessments.


• Knowledge of Sphere and established international child protection/GBV standards, methodology and tools


• Knowledge of community mobilization and facilitation techniques Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)


• Ability and willingness to work in a participatory manner with a diverse range of client communities


• Personal qualities: Team player, clear communicator, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure well under minimal supervision, and a commitment to child rights and gender equality


• Languages: Fluency in English

Physical Environment and Demands:

• Frequent field visits to implement and supervise programme activities

Level of Contact with Children:

• High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have frequent contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Application Closing Date: 29th December, 2016.

 

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Abuja
Department: Program
Reports to: Humanitarian Project Manager
Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension

Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to co-ordinate and manage a Child Protection Project funded by UNICEF in line with International best practices and relevant guidelines. The post holder is expected to have strong child protection programming skills and experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and technical support to the implementing project team, in all phases of the project cycle


• Develop an activity implementation plan with the project team


• Lead/organize regular monitor visits and if required project action plans revisions and modifications


• Responsible for the development of all narrative and financial report (with support from


• Grants Officer and finance department) in line with donor and Plan’s requirements


• Ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations


• Monitor budget and ensure adequate burn rate with support from Humanitarian Program Manager


• Working with M&E Manager, ensure adequate data capturing of project beneficiaries


• Provide guidance and technical support to the implementing project team, in all phases of the project cycle


• Develop an activity implementation plan with the project team Lead/organize regular monitor visits and if required project action plans revisions and modifications


• Responsible for the development of all narrative and financial report (with support from Grants Officer and finance department) in line with donor and Plan’s requirements


• Support resource mobilization efforts of proposal writing and related engagement

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors’ degree in Social Science, Sociology, Public Health or any related field.


• Master’s degree will be an added advantage


• Work experience in an INGO with at least 2 years in humanitarian response and managing of UNICEF project


• At least 3 years’ experience in Child Protection programming, experience in Child


• Protection in Emergency (CPiE) programming will be an added advantage


• Demonstration of strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven ability to function effectively with multiple counterparts in private, public and NGO sectors.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English including excellent facilitation skills and demonstrated technical writing skills for publication.


• General implementation experience in a managing role in humanitarian response

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of Humanitarian Principles and core standards eg CPIE


• Minimum standards, Core Humanitarian Standards, SPHERE and other relevant international standard for humanitarian response


• Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams.


• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.


• Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office

Physical Environment and Demands:

• Travel to Programme/Facilities Units in the North East is required and necessary to ensure that programme are effectively delivered.

Level of Contact with Children:

• High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have frequent contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Application Closing Date: 29th December, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a full CV and a comprehensive Cover letter setting out their reasons for applying for the post and outlining the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills that you feel you can bring to the role to: [email protected]

Note

• Indicate the Job title and location as subject of the mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


• Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities.

Plan International Recruitment (Graduate & Experienced) [5 Positions]

Health Specialist at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – 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.

Job Title: Health Specialist (Accelerated Disease Control), TA-NOC

Description

• The incumbent is accountable for contributing to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Supplemental Immunization Activities (SIA) component of the Immunization programme in conjunction with Child Survival and Development, Maternal and Child Health, Health and Nutrition components within the country programme, to achieve the UNICEF’s immunization plus goals and objectives for the country.


• The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Immunization Manager at the Country Office but will provide support to field offices for regular monitoring of improved SIAs in the field.


• Accountable for ensuring the UNICEF Supplemental Immunization Activities promote gender equality, with an emphasis on gender disaggregation, gender disparity identification and gender mainstreaming.

Responsibilities 
Timely sectoral analysis, input, support and coordination contribute to the Situation Analysis with consistent integration of sex disaggregated data and its periodic update for effective project planning, development and management:

• Contributes towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis by compiling, analysing and evaluating information and providing the technical input in the area of Supplemental Immunization Activities (SIA).


• Ensures the preparation of the Situation Analysis relative to Immunization (EPI) interventions in the country and its periodic update.


• Prepares sectoral input to the Country Programme Document, and all related documents (e.g., Plan of Operations, Project Plans of Action, Country Programme Summary Sheet, Programme Summary Sheet) of the Immunization programme.

Quality contributions are made to the development and implementation of the Immunization strategies and approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partners:

• Collaborates with other UNICEF sectors, particularly Nutrition, HIV and programme communication to ensure integration of the SIAs with other sector activities.


• Participates with UNICEF, Government, non-government organizations (NGOs) and other partners in the development of the SIAs strategies and approaches.


• Ensures achievement of strategic results in line with agreed Annual and Country Programme objectives and adopts corrective action to meet programme/project objectives.


• Contributes to the identification of new approaches for improving programme delivery with emphasis on project management, evaluation, sustainability of intervention and community participation based on Human Rights framework and cross sector approach to programming and Community Capacity Development.


• Work plan and objectives are strategically established, technical support is effectively provided, and planned results are timely delivered through exercise of strong technical leadership.


• As Health Specialist (SIA) exercises technical leadership for, and participates in, the development of the results-based sectoral work plan and technical decisions as well as for administration, implementation, monitoring and follow-up of sectoral project activity, consistent with the defined project strategies and approaches.


• Ensures objectives and targets are timely met and achieved, through full coordination between activities, by leading and supporting a team of professional and support staff.


• Meets with national and international agencies overseeing the management of programmes/projects.


• Participates in meetings with ministries responsible for programme/project review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements, and integration of gender mainstreaming across sectors.

Project implementation progress is monitored and evaluated for adjustment, acceleration and improvement of program delivery and sustainability:

• Undertakes field visits to monitor programmes, as well as participates in periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners.


• Identifies necessary action for programme adjustments.


• Provides technical advice and assistance to government officials and implementing partners in the planning and management of the SIP component of the Immunization programme and ensure sustainability of interventions. 

Technical support is provided to government and NGOs at all stages of the programme cooperation, including capacity building of government personnel and beneficiaries:

• Provides technical support to government and NGOs at the national and provincial levels in the planning, development and implementation stages of the programmes/projects.


• Identifies training needs; plans, organizes and supports training and orientation activities for government personnel and beneficiaries, for the purpose of capacity building, sustainability of programme/projects and promotion/expansion of coverage of services.

The capacities of Country Office staff are strengthened through effective capacity building programme in the development, implementation and management of the Supplemental Immunization Activities:

• Plans and organizes a staff training/development programme to upgrade the capacity of the Country Office staff in the programme development, implementation and management of SIAs.


• Conducts relevant orientation, workshop, and training.


• UNICEF and Government accountability is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds for the sector: 


• Coordinates with Operations and Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring UNICEF and Government partner accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, ensuring those activities are within established plans of action and programme budget allotments.


• Monitors the overall allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated. Submits financial status reports to management in compliance with the regulations and guidelines.


• Effective partnership and collaboration achieved and maintained for advocacy, technical cooperation, programme coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking: 


• Coordinates activities and exchanges information and knowledge with other programmes to contribute to achievement of overall country programme objectives. Participates in establishing effective monitoring, knowledge database/network and reporting systems to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme information/data, and contributes to the development of communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and community participation for the Immunization Programme.


• Maintains close working relationships to establish partnership and collaboration with external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate relevant data, exchange information on programme/project development and implementation.


• Ensures exchange of knowledge, information, experience and lessons learned.


• The most relevant and strategic information is provided to support the SIA and Immunization Programme by the effective implementation of the monitoring system: 


• In collaboration with monitoring and evaluation and program communication colleagues, conducts accurate and timely monitoring and data collection, and supports an integrated monitoring system.


• Participates in major evaluation exercises, programme mid-term review, annual sector review and preview meetings. Analyses and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and recommends corrective measures as appropriate.


• Ensures the accurate and timely input of project information in the monitoring system, and issues status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes.


• All required programme reports are timely prepared in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures: 


• Ensures the timely preparation of annual sector status reports in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.


• Participates in the preparation of all programme reports for management, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, and annual reports.


• Emergency preparedness is maintained, and in emergencies, emergency responses with effective coordination are provided: 


• Collaborates in forming emergency preparedness plan relating to the areas of responsibility. In case of emergency, participates in monitoring and assessing the nature and extent of the emergency in the assigned area.


• Coordinates and provides assistance to the Country Office in identifying where support is required in terms of immediate response as well as long-term strategy and plan.


• Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively performed: 


• Performs and delivers additional duties and services assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in Public Health, Paediatric Health, Child Development, Child Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.


• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, at the national and/or international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration in Health and Nutrition in an emergency context.


• Five years of professional work experience in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of health/immunization programs.


• Professional work experience in a technical expert position related to child survival & development, health and nutrition care.


• Fluency in English

Locations: Abuja

Closing Date 
2nd January, 2017.

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Health Specialist at the United Nations Children"s Fund (UNICEF)

Operations Managers at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – 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.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.

Job Title: Operations Manager, P-4

Description

• As the head of operations of a medium-sized area office, accountable for management of cost effective, efficient and secure operations, in support of management, administration and implementation of the country programmes, consistent with operations of all other offices in the Country in accordance with strategy, plans and decisions made by Country Management Team.


• Provides guidance in operations to a gender-balanced, multidisciplinary team of professionals to identify and correct gender balances.

Key Expected Results

• Operations of financial, budget, information & communication technology, supply & logistics, human resource and administrative management strengthened and maintained for Field Office.


• Appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of operations policy and procedures implemented to support operations at the Field Office level.


• Fiduciary responsibility for funds and assets effectively secured and timely executed for optimum utilization by taking appropriate decision on all operational and financial transactions, disbursement of funds, and administrative arrangements.


• Effective leadership provided in strategic planning and policy recommendations in the area of operations, taking initiative in improving and implementing operations management systems.


• Basic office services effectively provided to enhance staff safety and productivity


• Compliance with all operational systems and procedures effectively monitored to ensure integrity in all financial and other administrative operations of the office.


• Effective coordination, communication, collaboration established and maintained with internal and external partners for efficient operations, advisory function, vision and leadership, policy coordination, consultative and participatory management process, external representation as well as security and emergency operations.

Responsibilities
Effective operations of financial, human resource and administrative management:

• Manages and ensures the effective, equitable and efficient operations of the field office’s finance, human resource and administrative systems to support and facilitate the attainment of programmatic goals and objectives by meeting changing operational requirements. Ensures effective operations that promote gender sensitivity and gender parity. Advises management and assists in establishing new offices.

Policy interpretation and application:

• As technical professional and manager, accountable for the correct and consistent application of organizational policies and procedures in the management of finance and administrative functions through the provision of technical leadership and operational support to the field office.


• Contributes to global/regional strategic planning and policy changes/formulation on operational matters as necessary; Provides technical input to contribute to the establishment of operational guidelines in close coordination with the Chief of Field office and the Chief of Operations.


• Implements the effective communication, training, roll-out, monitoring and evaluation of new operational initiatives, guidelines and procedures.


• Fiduciary integrity/responsibility for funds and assets:


• Safeguards the financial resources entrusted to the office by advising on and/or managing financial assets, financial planning and cash management activities and by recommending improvements to the financial and administrative management systems and procedures. Accountable for fiduciary integrity/responsibility for funds and assets taking decision on all operational and financial transactions, disbursement of funds, and administrative arrangements.


• Ensures efficient, cost-effective and transparent utilization of resources through knowledge and technology transfer between offices and consistency of approaches.

Office Services:

• Ensures the provision of basic offices services including space management, equipment, communications and security to enhance staff safety and productivity.


• Under the auspices of the Inter-Agency Operations Management Team, supports approaches for enhancing UN common services to attain efficiencies and effectiveness.

Compliance and Internal Control:

• Monitors and manages budget process. Ensures all other operational reporting requirements are fully met for the office. Monitors compliance with all operational systems and procedures and ensures integrity in all financial and other administrative operations of the office.


• Serve as the focal person for office management indicators; ensure all other operational reporting requirements are fully met for the office; in collaboration with the Chief of Field Office, ensure the implementation of agreed audit recommendations; advise on corrective measures to be taken and establish relevant internal controls. Develop training activities to ensure effective operational performance and efficiency.

Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration:

• Maintains government counterpart relations; resolves issues pertaining to conditions of service, operational facilities and privileges within the context of the Basic Cooperation Agreement; Ensures adherence to financial regulations and rules pertaining to Direct Cash Transfer to Government (DCT).


• Cooperates and coordinates with other UN agency counterparts in the UN reform initiatives (including HACT capacity building of IPs, common services and premises agenda, etc.).


• Advises CFO on finance, human resource and administrative matters providing guidance on all operational submissions for the approval of the Representative; briefs office staff on financial, human resource and administrative policies and procedures providing authoritative advice; provides technical guidance and oversight to junior Operations staff in country offices and swiftly resolves operational issues.


• Coordinates/liaises with the national office (Abuja) to support policy formulation in the area of operations; advises on the applicability of new policy directives to regional operations. Makes substantive recommendations on the improvement of systems and internal controls, planning and restructuring and resolution of sensitive issues and problems, taking into account the prevailing conditions in the locality.


• Collaborates with Programme Officers and country office staff providing creative problem solving in support of programming activities while maintaining sound internal operational controls.


• Represents the office in meetings with local banks and administrative suppliers; negotiates locally issued contracts as well as in meetings with other UN Agencies to coordinate operational matters and activities, including harmonization of the UN common system.


• Represents UNICEF in the local salary survey committee and fully participates in all processes of the salary survey review and administration to ensure the methodology is applied correctly throughout.


• Coordinates promptly with the Chief of Field Office, Programme Officers and other staff in the field office for security-related issues and emergency operations. Provides operational support to emergency preparedness and emergencies. Informs and updates all staff members in the field office on security related issues and emergency operations.

Qualifications

• Advanced university Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Financial Management. Membership – or enrolled for membership – in a recognized professional accountancy body.


• Eight years of relevant professional work experience in office management, finance, accounting, ICT, and/or human resources;


• Both national and International work experience in management, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, administration supply and procurement related fields;


• Strong emergency experience


• Capable to work under pressure


• Capable to work with less supervision


• Strong strategic skills and good policies knowledge to be able to advise and guide the CFO


• Work experience in emergency duty station.


• Fluency in English required and another UN language desirable

Skills

• Commitment


• Diversity and Inclusion


• Integrity


• Communication [II]


• Drive for Result [II]


• Working With People [II]


• Leading and Supervising [II


• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [II]


• Analyzing [II]


• Applying Technical Expertise [II]


• Planning and Organizing [III]

Location: Maiduguri, Borno Nigeria

Closing Date
7th December, 2016.

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Conference Organizer at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – 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.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.

Job Title: Conference Organizer – Women, Peace and Security/ SGBV Consultant – NOC

Description

• The Consultant, with guidance from the Chief of Child Protection and SGBV Specialist, will ensure a highly successful conference to launch the National Plan of Action for UN Security Council Resolution1325, as well as successful events leading up to the conference

Responsibilities 

• Organize and coordinate workshops in Borno with conflict affected women and girls, key government and NGO stakeholders and religious and traditional leaders on the role of women and girls in peacebuilding, peace and security;


• Oversee and provide technical support for the development of a discussion paper developed capturing the key findings and recommendations;


• Coordinate media dialogue on the role of women and girls in peace and security;


• Oversee a successful conference on women, peace and security, with a focus on women and girls subjected to Boko Haram related sexual violence, with all logistics effectively in place;


• Produce a final report on the conference.

Expected Deliverables
1)

• Comprehensive planning tool for conference events developed with the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, UN Women, and Embassy of Norway


• Venue for launch secured


• Invitation list developed and invitations for the conference designed and distributed


• Conference materials designed, developed and printed, including participant pack


• Participant packs for all launch attendees (15th March 2017)


• Successful conference on women, peace and security, with a focus on women and girls subjected to Boko Haram related sexual violence, with all logistics effectively in place, including exhibition by Government, NGOs and development partners on their work in the North East on women, peace and security and addressing sexual violence


• Final report on conference developed and printed – encompassing the discussion paper and key recommendations for promoting the role of women and girls in the peacebuilding process, emanating from the consultations and the conference

2)

• Workshops in Borno with girls and women subjected to Boko Haram related sexual violence and conflict affected women and girls (1 day, 6 locations) and with key government and NGO stakeholders and religious and traditional leaders (2 day)


• Draft discussion paper on findings and recommendations from the Borno workshop with women, girls and leaders


• Final discussion paper on findings and recommendations from the Borno workshop with women, girls and leaders, incorporated comments, type set and printed

3)

• Materials developed for sharing with the media on SC1325 and the role of women and girls in peace-building in North East Nigeria, as well as the findings of the Borno consultations (item 2)


• Media dialogue


• Media attendance at the conference

4) Weekly email updates shared with Chief of Section and SBV Specialist

Qualifications

• Masters Degree (specific discipline not required) or Degree and eight years experience in lieu of a Masters


• Five years’ experience of organizing events – experience in supporting government, NGOs or development partners or private sector organisations in organizing launch events/campaign events/conferences/workshops and/or programme management in the field of SGBV/Women, Peace and Security/Child Protection or similar fields of development

Skills

• Excellent and demonstrable organizational skills required


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Excellent written skills


• Computer skills, including various office applications and internet navigation skills


• Fluency in English language

Location: Abuja

Closing Date 
20th December, 2016.

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Conference Organizer at the United Nations Children"s Fund (UNICEF)

Maternal Newborn and Child Health Consultant at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – 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.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.

Job Title: Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Consultant – NOC

Description

• This position is to support the State ministry of health, state primary health care development agency and other partners in the implementation of evidence-based interventions that will result in the scale-up of and improved access to maternal and newborn health services with a particular focus on systems strengthening, local capacity building, focused mentoring in local facilities and communities in Adamawa and Kebbi States.


• The officer will support the SMOH, SPHCDA and other partners in the implementation of various strategies and interventions that will strengthen partnership for policy reforms, sector governance and stewardship at LGA level, increased transparency and accountability, capacity building, provision of sustainable and scaled-up integrated MNCH service delivery with equity and community participation.

Responsibilities 
State and LGA:

• Work with the SMOH, SPHCDA and other partners to support dissemination of national policy, strategy, guidelines and quality of care model for MNCH at state and LGA level.


• Support SMOH and SPHCDA by providing technical assistance to the development of good quality state and LGA annual operational plans and their review using the Primary Health Care Mechanism.


• Support dissemination and use of approved training modules and guidelines on selected high impact Integrated Maternal New-born Child Health continuum of care interventions such as- Focused AnteNatal Care (FANC); Skilled Birth Attendance (SBA); Emergency Obstetric and New-born Care (EmONC); Helping Babies Breath (HBB); Post Natal Care (PNC); Community Based New-born Care and Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) for diarrhoea, malaria and pneumonia.


• Support state and LGA level supportive supervision, monitoring and evaluation of MNCH programmes.Priority areas of work to be supported at this level and strategy based on TSS model (Training, Supplies, Supportive Supervision) include but not limited to the following

Health Facilities:

• Set up and implement a quality of care model for MNCH services in health facilities based on few selected high impact interventions.


• Train health workers using approved training modules and guidelines on selected high impact Integrated Maternal New-born Child Health continuum of care interventions with assistance of state and LGA based TOTs.


• Support end user monitoring of equipment and supplies provided to health facilities.


• Participate in On the Job Training, Supportive Supervision and mentoring of health workers.

Communities, villages, households:

• Support setting up of structures for implementation of Community Health Strategy – WDCs, VDCs, training of VHWs, CHEWs and CHWs.


• End user monitoring of supplies and demand for MNCH services in communities and households.


• Use updated Mama/CHEW/CBNC kits as entry point for promotion of desired health seeking behaviour and link with immunization/polio related activities.


• Promote uptake of selected high impact family care practices jointly with other sections namely -C4D, Nutrition, Child Protection, Media, advocacy and communications and WASH.


• Promote uptake of integrated Community Case Management for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria.

Expected Deliverables

• Annual State work and operational plans


• Quarterly DHIS and PHC review reports


• Monthly progress reports containing iCCM and outreach services data, stock update, etc.


• Reports of Workshop/Meetings with actionable recommendations.

Qualifications 

• Advanced degree in Health, Social Sciences, or Public Health and university degree or related technical field.


• Five years’ experience working on child survival issues or health projects.

Skills

• Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN working language an asset. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station, an asset.


• Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.


• Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions and very good training skills.


• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.


• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.


• Willingness to travel to remote regions of the country

Location: Adamawa, Bauchi and Kebbi States

Closing Date 
20th December, 2016.

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Maternal Newborn and Child Health Consultant at the United Nations Children"s Fund (UNICEF)