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Saturday, November 3, 2012

Chief Field Office, Bosasso, Somalia


Purpose of the Position
Under the general supervision of the Chief of Field Operations L-5, responsible for the formulation, planning, design, implementation and evaluation of the UNICEF programmes within the zone.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Key Expected Results
Continuously monitor, assess and analyze the needs of vulnerable groups of women and children in the zone, propose strategy and appropriate interventions for UNICEF support and identify institutions and other community groups to implement these programmes. In collaboration with government officials, NGOs and other UNICEF colleagues. Plan and manage UNICEF interventions in the zone and prepare appropriate project proposals, plan of actions and work plans accordingly. Supervise and coordinate the activities of the staff based in the zone and assigned to outposts in the zone. Study the strengths and weaknesses of collaborating institutions, governmental, NGO and community groups and recommend ways by which UNICEF can increase their capacity to serve the needs of targeted women and children. Prepare budgets, draft necessary supply and cash requisitions and liaise with Supply Sections in Nairobi and Copenhagen to facilitate speedy procurement, arrival and distribution of programme assistance.
Collect and assemble accounting and other documentation, authorize expenditures within approved limits and certify receipts to settle cash advances to government and colleagues in the field. Negotiate with government, NGO officials and community leadership to maximize community involvement in the management and control of project activities and to advocate low cost, appropriate technology interventions favouring children and women of lo socio-economic status particularly in rural settings. Monitor political economic development and all stages of programme implementation and prepare comprehensive contributions to weekly sitreps, annual reports and other reports as may be needed.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in social sciences, business administration, public health, communication or any other related field. *A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.* At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme management, planning, monitoring and evaluation. 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 [III] Drive for Result [III] Working With People [III] III) Functional Competencies (Required) Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ III ] Analyzing [ III ] Relating and Networking [ III ] Deciding and Initiating Action [ III ] Persuading and Influencing [ III ] Leading and Supervising [ III ]
Remarks
*This is a re-advertisement. Applicants who applied in the 1st round need not re-apply* Please note that Bosasso is a NON-FAMILY duty station
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

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