Health Specialist, Gaalkacyo, Somalia

Purpose of the Position

Under the administrative supervision of the Programme Manager, and the technical supervision of the Chief Health, USSC, accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation and management of the overall Health component of the country programme in the assigned zone.

Key Expected Results

1. Contributes towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information, and writing chapters of the Analysis. Prepares sectoral input to the Country Programme Recommendation (CPR) and all related documents, Programme Summary Sheet (CPSS), Programme Summary Sheet (PSS), for assigned programes/projects.
2. Designs, prepares, implements, monitors and evaluates assigned programmes or specific project(s). Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or takes corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives. Contributes to the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation.
3. Prepares the sectoral documents for the Country Programme Recommendation (CPR) and Plans of Action, Country Programme Summary Sheet, and other programme documents, as required.
4. Quality of rights-based health projects/programme effectively promoted, and coherence, synergy and value added to project management process through results-based management.
5. Participates in inter-sectoral collaboration with other programme colleagues. Assists in development of appropriate communication and information strategy to support and/or advocate programme development.
6. Undertakes field visits to monitor programmes, as well as conducts periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Proposes and/or undertakes action on operational procedures affecting project management and implementation. Provides technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health related programme/project(s).
7. Assists government authorities in planning and organizing training programmes. Identifies training needs and objectives for the purpose of capacity building, programme sustainability, as well as promotion and advocacy.
8. Coordinates with the Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance a ctivities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and government accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to the Sr. Programme Officer or Representative, as required.
9. Meets with national and international agencies covering the management of programmes/projects. Participates in meetings with ministries responsible for programme/project review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
10. Participates in the development of the sectoral workplan, ensures the achievement of specific assigned objectives. Provides guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives.
11. Ensures the accurate and timely input of project information in the computerized programme system, and issues status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Advanced university degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or related technical field. *A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.* Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field. Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

• Communication [ II ]
• Working with People [ II ]
• Drive for Results [ II ] iii) Functional Competencies (Required)
• Leading and Supervising [I]
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [II]
• Analyzing [III]
• Relating and Networking [II]
• Deciding and Initiating Action [II]
• Applying Technical Expertise [III] *In addition to the required functional competencies listed above, the following are the functional competencies specified by Health Section, PD, NYHQ.
• Managing Stress [II]
• Team Leadership [I] iv)Technical Knowledge [II] a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required [II] (Technical knowledge requirements specific to the job can be added here as required.)
• Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF.
• UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines.
• Mid-Term Strategic Plan.
• Knowledge in Health related issues.
• Intermediate Technical Knowledge (at the graduate education level) of the theories, principles and methods in one of the following areas: Public Health, International Health, Health Policy and Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Population and Family Health Health Research, Biostatistics, Socio-medical Sciences, Epidemiology Health Education, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Educational Interventions in Health Care b) Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group) [ II ]
• Methodology of programme/project management
• Programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies for sectoral programmes
• Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNCEF position and approaches.
• UNICEF policies and strategy to address national and international issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
• UNICEF emergency programme policies, goals, strategies and approaches.
• UNICEF financial, supply and administrative rules and regulations.
• Gender and diversity awareness. c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job) [ II ]
• Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation relevant to UNICEF programmes
• UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.
• UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions
• UN security operations and guidelines.

Remarks

Post is office-based, with frequent travel within in the field and project sites sometime under difficult environment.

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